Diskus
Drop-in comments
without the bloat.
A ~27.5kB, privacy-respecting alternative to Disqus. Own your data, protect Core Web Vitals, and guarantee 100% CSS isolation via Shadow DOM.
The Best Lightweight Disqus Alternative
Say goodbye to tracking ads, heavy iframes, and privacy concerns. Diskus gives you full control over your data with zero impact on Core Web Vitals.
Ultra-lightweight
Delivered as a single ~27.5kB (gzipped) script to eliminate waterfall requests. Zero impact on Core Web Vitals.
100% CSS Isolation
Runs within a native Shadow DOM, ensuring your website's CSS never conflicts with the widget design.
Multi-tenant Architecture
Manage comments across multiple domains and websites from a single centralized dashboard.
Built-in Anti-Spam
Native rate-limiting and invisible honeypot traps prevent automated bots without intrusive CAPTCHAs.
Social Login & Emails
Let users authenticate seamlessly via Google or GitHub OAuth, and receive instant email notifications via SMTP.
One-Click Disqus Migration
Effortlessly migrate away from Disqus. Import your existing threads, comments, and authors perfectly intact using our native XML migration tool.
How does it compare?
See why Diskus is the superior choice for your next project.
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| Feature | Diskus | Disqus | Giscus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | |||
| Open Source | |||
| No Ads & Tracking | |||
| Native Shadow DOM | |||
| Database Options | SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL | SaaS | GitHub Discussions |
| Widget Size (gzipped) | ~27.5 KB | > 1 MB | ~40 KB |