IssovsTalkyard
Two self-hosted Disqus alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Isso | Talkyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 4 in Comments | #35 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 5 311 | 1 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.14.0 · 26 Mar 2026 | tyse-v1.2026.003-f220a7d9f-regular · 26 May 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Isso scores 65/100 against 55/100 for Talkyard, so it is the safer default.
Talkyard ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Isso.
If you want the quickest setup, Isso is easier to run; Talkyard needs more configuration.
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