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Disqus vs Commento

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

Disqus

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

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Commento

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

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Quick overview

Pricing

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

Pros & Cons

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

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
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