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, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Cloudron and Typescript apps. The best Remark42 alternative is Disqus, which is free. Other great apps like Remark42 are Isso, Zoomment, giscus and Commento.

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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.

    53 Disqus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Wordpress
     
  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.

    36 Isso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Typescript
     
  4. giscus icon
     5 likes

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

    34 giscus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. 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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  6. Guestbooks icon
     1 like

    This is very much a WIP project, but the idea is that it will allow you to create and embed one (or more) guestbooks into your site!

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Cusdis icon
     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. A comment system for blogs and other kind of websites with a new refreshing user interface.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Commentix icon
     Like

    Commentix is the fast and lean comment system for the modern web. Add a comment section to your site with only two lines of code.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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