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Utterances vs Disqus

Compare Utterances and Disqus 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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Disqus

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

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Quick overview

Pricing

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

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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