Free Comments AlternativesComment Platforms and other similar apps like Free Comments

Apps similar to Free Comments include Disqus, which has a free version. Other options are Isso, Commento, Zoomment and FastComments. In total there are five Comment Platforms like Free Comments for self-hosting, the web and Linux.

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  1. Disqus icon
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    Disqus offers the best add-on tools for site owners to power discussions, increase engagement, and earn revenue.

    60 Disqus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
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  2. Isso icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Commento icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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  4. Zoomment icon
     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)

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Typescript
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  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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