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Utterances vs Commento

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

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Utterances

Lightweight commenting system using GitHub issues, perfect for developer blogs and technical sites.

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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 (open source)
Self-hosted: Free (open source), Cloud: from $10/month

Pros & Cons

Utterances

Pros

  • Completely free with no ads
  • Uses GitHub issues for storage
  • Markdown support
  • Very lightweight

Cons

  • Requires commenters to have GitHub accounts
  • Only suitable for technical audiences
  • Limited styling and customization
  • No built-in moderation tools

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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