Lightweight self-hosted commenting server in Python and JavaScript, a drop-in Disqus replacement that keeps comments in your own SQLite database.
You pay for Disqus
There is an open source for Disqus
1 reviewed open source alternative to Disqus so far. More in review.
"I keep using isso https://isso-comments.de/ I installed it on my static blog very easily, and I own all the data. Also it is GDPR-compliant (because it provide hints on how to remove data like IPs) and it is very light. For me Disqus and similia are a dead end."
| Project | License | Stars | Last release | Hosted | Docker | Zero terminal | Install path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isso | MIT | 5.3k | 2026-03-26 | No | Yes | Yes | Install path |