open sourcecm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9oSelf-host★ 3.8kactive feb 2021
Commento
A comments widget that just works.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/adtac/commento or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Disqus Pro.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $12/mo ($144/yr) in subscriptions
Commento FAQ
Common questions
Is Commento free and open source?+
Commento is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o that runs on self-host. A comments widget that just works.
What paid software does Commento replace?+
Commento serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Disqus Pro, saving up to $12/month ($144/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Commento?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/adtac/commento or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Commento?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Disqus Pro.