Deploy Commento on your own server.

Commento++ is a free, open-source application designed to provide a fast, lightweight comments box that you can embed in your static website. It offers a range of features including Markdown support, Disqus import, voting, automated spam detection, moderation tools, sticky comments, thread locking, and OAuth login. It also supports hot-reloading of comments and email notifications. Commento++ is designed to respect your privacy, with no adverts, and offers a more attractive comments box compared to other free and open-source alternatives. It is significantly lighter and faster than alternatives and can be deployed with a single click to a free Heroku account. For maximum control, you can also choose to self-host the application.

Cusdis is a lightweight, open-source comment system designed with privacy as a priority. It serves as an alternative to Disqus, offering a simple and user-friendly way to integrate a comment system into your existing website. The app is incredibly lightweight, with the JS SDK embedded to your website being only around 5kb. It features built-in i18n and dark-mode for a seamless user experience. Cusdis ensures you stay updated with new comments through email notifications, and allows for quick approval of comments directly from the notification email or webhook. You can also set a webhook URL that triggers when your website receives a new comment, allowing you to integrate Cusdis with your favorite tools such as Telegram. The app offers flexibility with its pricing, providing a free self-hosting option, a free cloud option with limited features, and a Cloud Pro option for unlimited access.

Discourse is a modern, open-source discussion platform that provides a clean, intuitive interface for community discussions. It's perfect for forums, mailing lists, chat rooms, and more.