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Commento vs Disqus

Compare Commento and Disqus to find the best tool for your needs.

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Commento

Lightweight, privacy-focused commenting platform that's fast and simple to implement.

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Disqus

Popular commenting system used by millions of websites that offers social integration and moderation tools.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Self-hosted: Free (open source), Cloud: from $10/month
Free with ads, Plus from $11/month, Pro from $99/month

Pros & Cons

Commento

Pros

  • Extremely lightweight script
  • Privacy-respecting by design
  • Open-source with self-hosting option
  • No ads or tracking

Cons

  • Smaller user base than major platforms
  • Fewer features than comprehensive solutions
  • Limited styling options
  • Self-hosting requires technical knowledge

Disqus

Pros

  • Easy implementation on any platform
  • Social login options
  • Strong moderation tools
  • Large existing user base

Cons

  • Heavy script that can slow page loading
  • Privacy concerns with tracking and ads
  • Free plan shows ads
  • Can be expensive for ad-free experience
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