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Isso is a lightweight commenting server designed to be a seamless alternative to Disqus. It is written in Python and JavaScript, and it allows users to leave comments on your website in a simple and straightforward manner. The app supports anonymous comments, preserving the identity of your users, and is easy to manage. Users can write…

Your infrastructureAutomatic HTTPSNo lock-in

Screenshots

A closer look at Isso.

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Setup time

A few minutes

Deployment

Your own server

Services

1 connected service

Why Isso

Everything you need, running where you choose.

Get the full Isso experience with Easypanel handling the repetitive infrastructure work around it.

Markdown Support
Isso supports comments written in Markdown, allowing users to format their comments in a way that is both easy to write and read.
Comment Moderation
With Isso, comments in the moderation queue are not publicly visible before activation. This gives you control over what is displayed on your website.
User Comment Management
Users can edit or delete their own comments within a default window of 15 minutes. This gives users the ability to correct or remove their comments as needed.
Disqus & WordPress Import
Isso allows for easy migration of your Disqus or WordPress comments without any hassle. This makes transitioning to Isso a smooth process.
SQLite Backend
Isso uses an SQLite backend, demonstrating that comments are not Big Data and can be managed efficiently and effectively.
Lightweight Commenting Server
Isso is a lightweight commenting server that offers a simple and efficient way to manage comments on your website. It is designed to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus, providing a more streamlined and user-friendly experience.
How it works

From template to live app in three steps.

Easypanel turns the template into real services, storage, and domains on the server you already control.

Already have Easypanel? Open your dashboard at the URL or IP of your own installation.

Installation guide
1
Open your dashboard
Visit the URL or IP of your Easypanel installation and choose the target project.
2
Choose Isso
Open Templates, select Isso, then review its service names and configuration.
3
Deploy and open your app
Easypanel starts every service and provisions an HTTPS domain for you.
Installation options
The template asks for these values before creating your services.
OptionDefaultRequired

App Service Name

issoRequired

App Service Image

ghcr.io/isso-comments/isso:0.14.0Required

Admin Password

Set during installRequired
Resources
Project documentation and source code.
Latest template update
May 8, 2026

Version updated to v0.14.0

Questions

Deploy with confidence.

The template handles the application setup while Easypanel keeps the infrastructure understandable and under your control.

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