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Best Commenting Systems 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 12 Oct 2026
Commenting systems add discussion areas to websites and services. This comparison covers hosted and self-hosted choices for sites, apps and projects.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Disqus | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Talkyard | 4.4 | €4 a month | Free trial | Web, API, Self-hosted | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Viafoura | 4.2 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 04 GraphComment | 3.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Remark42 | 3.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Artalk | 2.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Isso | 2.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Commentbox.io | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Coral | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Giscus | 2.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
The page orders releases by newest first and uses figures the makers publish. It does not score the tools.
Before you choose
Check free access and paid pricing
Several entries, including Artalk, Giscus, Isso, Remark42 and Schnack, offer a free plan. Commentbox.io, Coral, Disqus and GraphComment use freemium models.
Commentbox.io shows paid plans beginning at $10 per month, while GraphComment starts at $25 per month with annual billing. Coral provides pricing on request, and Hyvor Talk begins at €5 per month on annual billing.
Use a trial when available
Hyvor Talk offers a 14-day trial but no free plan. A trial can help you review the service before choosing a paid plan.
Match the platform to your project
Entries in the list support web, Android, API, iOS, Linux or self-hosted deployments. Check the platform details for the tool you plan to deploy.
Cackle and OpenWeb show web support. Projects requiring control of their hosting environment may prefer a self-hosted option.
Compare moderation and identity controls
Moderation tools, spam filtering, comment reactions and email notifications are among the comparison fields. Review these fields against the conversation controls your site needs.
When comments connect to a broader account system or another service, consider SSO support, site limits and API access.
Questions
Which commenting systems list a free plan?
A free plan appears for Artalk, Commentbox.io, Coral, Disqus, Giscus, GraphComment, Isso, Remark42, Schnack, Twikoo, Utterances, Waline and wpDiscuz.
Which tool lists a free trial?
Disqus and Talkyard list free trials, while Hyvor Talk lists a 14-day trial. Hyvor Talk does not list a free plan.
What is the lowest paid price listed?
Hyvor Talk lists plans from €5 per month on annual billing, and Commentbox.io lists plans from $10 per month.
Do these tools support self-hosting?
Self-hosted appears among the platforms in this comparison. Check the platform details for the tool you want to deploy.
What features can I compare?
You can compare free-plan availability, starting paid price, moderation tools, SSO, spam filtering, reactions, email notifications, site limits and API access.
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