Disqus AlternativesComment Platforms and other similar apps like Disqus

Apps similar to Disqus include Isso, which is free and open source. Other options are giscus, Commento, ReplyBox and Chirpy. Comment Platforms like Disqus are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, Linux, Windows and Android.

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  1. Isso icon

    Isso

     31 likes

    Isso – Ich schrei sonst – is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Isso screenshot 1
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  2. giscus icon

    giscus

     5 likes

    A comments system powered by GitHub Discussions. Let visitors leave comments and reactions on your website via GitHub!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • ID flagIndonesia
    giscus screenshot 1
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  4. Commento icon

    Commento

     11 likes

    Commento is a popular, fast, bloat-free commenting system that you can embed on your blog, news articles, and more. Open source at its core, Commento guarantees you privacy and does not include third-party trackers and advertisements, unlike alternatives such as Disqus.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
    Commento's dashboard includes various moderation tools, settings, statistics and other options.
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  5. ReplyBox icon

    ReplyBox

     6 likes

    ReplyBox is a simple, privacy-focused comment system that's light-weight and blazingly-fast.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    ReplyBox screenshot 1
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  6. Chirpy icon

    Chirpy

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    Chirpy is an open-source, privacy-friendly and customizable Disqus (comment system) alternate, you can embed a comment widget on a blog, a news article or any place where you want your readers to add comments.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Chirpy screenshot 1
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  8. Hyvor Talk icon

    Hyvor Talk

     5 likes

    The Best Commenting Platform For Your Website.

    34 Hyvor Talk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Hyvor Talk Embed
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  9. Coral by Vox Media icon

    Coral by Vox Media

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    Coral is an open source commenting tool from Vox Media, helping publishers of all sizes build better communities. It runs the comments on the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Globe and Mail, and dozens of other websites around the world.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. Zoomment icon

    Zoomment

     1 like

    Zoomment is an open-source commenting platform that allows websites to embed a modern, interactive comments section with minimal setup. It’s fully customizable with themes, languages, Gravatar styles, and emoji reactions, enabling creators to foster engagement and community...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Typescript
    Zoomment screenshot 1
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  11. Metype icon

    Metype

     1 like

    Metype is a complete engagement solution. It keeps your audience hooked by allowing rich media comments, reactions and sharing options. Create a free account instantly and be on your way to engage and build your audience.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • IN flagIndia
    Moderate comments with the Comments Manager
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  12. Spot.IM icon

    Spot.IM

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    Take back ownership of your audience by building a thriving social community to drive conversation, page views, clicks, and revenue.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    Spot.IM screenshot 1
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  13. FastComments icon

    FastComments

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    FastComments is a live commenting system and Disqus alternative for static sites, WordPress, and any web application. Frontend and backend SDKs for building commenting and chat features into your existing applications.

    47 FastComments alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • US flagUnited States
    FastComments screenshot 1
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  14. Commentics icon

    Commentics

     7 likes

    ommentics is a free, advanced PHP comment script with many features. Professionally written and with open source code, its main aims are to be integrable, customizable and secure. It is designed to be integrated into existing pages.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Global
    Comments
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