Remark42 AlternativesComment Platforms and other similar apps like Remark42

Remark42 is described as 'Self-hosted, lightweight, and simple (yet functional) comment engine, which doesn't spy on users. It can be embedded into blogs, articles or any other place where readers add comments' and is a comment platform in the social & communications category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Remark42 for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Self-Hosted, Cloudron and Wordpress apps. The best Remark42 alternative is Disqus, which is free. Other great apps like Remark42 are Isso, giscus, Commento and Cusdis.

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  1. Disqus icon

    Disqus

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

    52 Disqus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
     

    • Disqus is the most popular Web-based alternative to Remark42.

    • Disqus is the most popular free alternative to Remark42.

    • Disqus is Freemium and ProprietaryRemark42 is Free and Open Source
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    Isso

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Isso is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Remark42.

    • Isso is the most popular Open Source alternative to Remark42.

    • Isso is Free and Open SourceRemark42 is also Free and Open Source
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    giscus

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • giscus is the most popular SaaS alternative to Remark42.

    • giscus is Free and Open SourceRemark42 is also Free and Open Source
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    Commento

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    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

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Commento's dashboard includes various moderation tools, settings, statistics and other options.
     

    • Commento is the most popular commercial alternative to Remark42.

    • Commento is Paid and Open SourceRemark42 is Free and Open Source
  6. Cusdis icon

    Cusdis

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    Open source, lightweight (~5kb gzip), privacy-friendly alternative to Disqus.

    39 Cusdis alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Online
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  7. Replyke icon

    Replyke

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    An open-source framework for social features. Build social apps faster with powerful API and SDKs for JavaScript, React, and React Native.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. FastComments icon

    FastComments

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    A very fast, feature-full, and privacy-focused comment service for handling discussions on the internet. At 4.6 kB with no dependencies, it's the fastest comment service around.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. NeatComments icon

    NeatComments

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    A comment system for blogs and other kind of websites with a new refreshing user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    LiveRe

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    LiveRe is an alternative to Disqus based in South Korea and used by LG, Samsung, Nike, Kia, Hyundai, ... Like Disqus you it allow social log-in. It allow comment with attachment such as image & video.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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