ChirpyvsTalkyard
Two self-hosted Disqus alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Chirpy | Talkyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 600 | 1 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-4 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | tyse-v1.2026.003-f220a7d9f-regular · 26 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Talkyard scores 55/100 against 51/100 for Chirpy, so it is the safer default.
Talkyard ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Chirpy.
If you want the quickest setup, Chirpy is easier to run; Talkyard needs more configuration.
Talkyard is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).
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