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Isso

OPEN SRC

Lightweight commenting server written in Python and Javascript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus

VG SCORE
9.0

Product Details

PricingOpen Source
API✅ REST
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations5 available

PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • Lightweight and fast, with minimal impact on site performance.
  • Simple, clean interface that's easy to moderate.
  • Excellent data ownership and privacy with no third-party scripts.

WEAKNESSES

  • Lacks advanced social features like social media logins or upvoting.
  • Requires technical knowledge to set up and maintain a server.

KEY FEATURES

Markdown Support

Allows users to format comments using simple Markdown syntax.

Email Notifications

Sends reply notifications to comment subscribers.

Privacy Focused

No ads, tracking, or external data collection.

Import from Disqus

Tool to migrate existing comments from Disqus to Isso.

WHO IS Isso BEST FOR?

Bloggers and independent website owners

They need a simple, self-hosted commenting system to replace Disqus and maintain data ownership without complex setup.

Independent bloggers and small website owners

They need a simple, self-hosted commenting system to replace Disqus without ads or tracking.

INTEGRATIONS

Python web frameworks (e.g., Flask)SQLite/PostgreSQL databasesJavaScript frontendsStatic Site Generators (e.g., Hugo, Jekyll)Nginx/Apache

TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS
API

REST

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FINAL ASSESSMENT

APPROVED — WORTH YOUR MONEY

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