# Disqus vs IntenseDebate Comparison

| | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 23 | 10 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Disqus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IntenseDebate

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Commenting Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Disqus** | 8.6/10 | 13 |
| **IntenseDebate** | 8.5/10 | 9 |

#### Moderation

| Feature | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Moderation** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Moderation Tools** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Comment Screening** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Commenting Methods

| Feature | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Commenting** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Emotional Reactions** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 

#### Comment Analytics

| Feature | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Emotion Analytics** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **User Analytics** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 

#### Comment Features

| Feature | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Location Tracking** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Tagging** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Emojis** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Disqus | IntenseDebate | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.6% | 90.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 27.3% | 10.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.1% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Disqus

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 17.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Entertainment:** 8.7%
- **Design:** 8.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.7%
- **Retail:** 4.3%
- **Publishing:** 4.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 4.3%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 21.7%

#### IntenseDebate

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.0%
- **Consumer Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 20.0%
- **Online Media:** 10.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.0%
- **Design:** 10.0%
- **Banking:** 10.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Disqus

- [Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/products/viafoura/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [Insticator](https://www.g2.com/products/insticator/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
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### Alternatives to IntenseDebate

- [Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/products/viafoura/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (135 reviews)
- [Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/products/thrive-comments/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Insticator](https://www.g2.com/products/insticator/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/products/openweb/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/products/graphcomment/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Commento](https://www.g2.com/products/commento/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-im/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Muut](https://www.g2.com/products/muut/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Talkee](https://www.g2.com/products/talkee/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/products/hyvor-talk/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (3 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Disqus

No discussions available for this product.

### IntenseDebate

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-intensedebate)

