Disqus vs Isso

Compare Disqus and Isso 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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Isso

Self-hosted commenting server that's lightweight and privacy-focused.

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Quick overview

Pricing

Free with ads, Plus from $11/month, Pro from $99/month
Free (self-hosted open source)

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

Isso

Pros

  • Complete control and data ownership
  • No external dependencies
  • Lightweight implementation
  • Privacy-focused

Cons

  • Requires server setup and maintenance
  • More technical to implement
  • Limited features compared to hosted solutions
  • Smaller community for support