Self-Hosted Comment Systems: 14 Open-Source Apps

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The default order favors popular apps. These picks favor your specific setup.

Homelab Novice
Wants it running tonight, with one command.
Isso5.3k
Isso is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript, designed as a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
- Ships a Compose file
- SQLite, no database server
- Live demo
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Homelab Expert
Runs a stack already and wants it to plug in.
Artalk2.3k
Artalk is an open-source, self-hosted comment system for blogs, websites, and web applications.
- SSO sign-in
- REST or GraphQL API
- Database dump backups
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Homelab Hacker
Wants control: APIs, scripts and many ways to run it.
remark425.6k
Remark42 is a self-hosted, lightweight comment engine that can be embedded into websites and blogs.
- Many ways to install
- Works offline
- No cloud account needed
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14 projects

Isso

5.3k

Isso is a lightweight commenting server written in Python and JavaScript, designed as a drop-in replacement for Disqus.

Social NetworksPermissive LicenseBlogging Platforms+2

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remark42

5.6k

Remark42 is a self-hosted, lightweight comment engine that can be embedded into websites and blogs.

Social NetworksPermissive LicenseComment Systems+3

Artalk

2.3k

Artalk is an open-source, self-hosted comment system for blogs, websites, and web applications.

Social NetworksPermissive LicenseComment Systems+4

Fider

4.6k

Fider is a feedback portal for feature requests and suggestions.

Polls and EventsPermissive LicenseSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Coral

2.0k

Coral is an open-source commenting platform designed to improve moderation, comment display, and discussion experiences for publishers and communities.

Social NetworksComment SystemsSelf Hosting Solutions+1

Ech0

2.1k

Ech0 is a self-hosted personal microblog for publishing short posts, links, and media on a shared timeline.

Blogging PlatformsCMS PlatformsSocial Networks+5

Chyrp Lite

496

Chyrp Lite is a lightweight self-hosted blogging platform for running traditional blogs, tumbleblogs, or more customizable web publishing sites.

Blogging PlatformsCMS PlatformsSelf Hosting Solutions+3

Talkyard

1.8k

Talkyard is an open source forum software with chat, question-and-answer discussions, and anonymous blog comments.

Social NetworksComment SystemsKnowledge Management+2

ClipBucket

183

ClipBucket V5 is a PHP-based video sharing platform for launching a YouTube/Netflix-like site with playlists, collections, private messaging, and photo/video hosting.

Multimedia StreamingMedia ServersMedia Management+4

ClearFlask

450

ClearFlask is an open-source feedback management tool for collecting, organizing, and tracking product feedback and roadmaps.

Polls and EventsTicketing SystemsComment Systems+3

Chirpy

600

Chirpy is a privacy-friendly, customizable alternative to Disqus for website comments.

Social NetworksComment SystemsSelf Hosting Solutions+2

Mataroa

372

A Django-based blogging platform with subdomain-based user blogs, publishing tools, and deployment support.

Blogging PlatformsPermissive LicenseCMS Platforms+4

Commentario

110

Comentario is an open-source web comment engine that adds discussion functionality to web pages.

Comment SystemsSelf Hosting SolutionsBlogging Platforms+2

Simple-URL-Shortener

A simple PHP URL shortener that works with MySQL or SQLite and supports comments on links.

URL ShortenersSelf Hosting SolutionsWeb Servers+3