# Top 10 Disqus Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 23
Disqus is not the only option for Commenting Systems. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Disqus include integration. The best overall Disqus alternative is Viafoura. Other similar apps like Disqus are IntenseDebate, Insticator, Thrive Comments, and OpenWeb. Disqus alternatives can be found in [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems) but may also be in [Online Community Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-community-management).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Disqus
  - [Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/products/viafoura/reviews)
  - [IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/products/intensedebate/reviews)
  - [Insticator](https://www.g2.com/products/insticator/reviews)
  - [Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/products/thrive-comments/reviews)
  - [OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/products/openweb/reviews)
  - [Metype](https://www.g2.com/products/metype/reviews)
  - [Commento](https://www.g2.com/products/commento/reviews)
  - [Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/products/hyvor-talk/reviews)
  - [GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/products/graphcomment/reviews)
  - [Muut](https://www.g2.com/products/muut/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to Disqus Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Disqus stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Marketing and Advertising, Computer Software, and Consumer Services, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/products/viafoura/reviews)
By Viafoura
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 142
Viafoura is an audience development platform designed to engage, discover, and grow audience through integrated user registration, engagement, moderation, and analytics tools.


Reviewers say compared to Disqus, Viafoura is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- Easier to admin
Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-viafoura)
**Compare Viafoura with other alternatives:**
- [Viafoura vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/thrive-comments-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-viafoura)

  ### 2. [IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/products/intensedebate/reviews)
By Automattic Inc.
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 10
IntenseDebate is a feature-rich comment system for WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr and many other blogging/CMS platforms.


Reviewers say compared to Disqus, IntenseDebate is:
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare IntenseDebate with other alternatives:**
- [IntenseDebate vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-viafoura)
- [IntenseDebate vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-intensedebate)
- [IntenseDebate vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-thrive-comments)
- [IntenseDebate vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-openweb)
- [IntenseDebate vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-metype)
- [IntenseDebate vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-intensedebate)
- [IntenseDebate vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-intensedebate)
- [IntenseDebate vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-intensedebate)
- [IntenseDebate vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-muut)

  ### 3. [Insticator](https://www.g2.com/products/insticator/reviews)
By Insticator
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 14
Insticator is designed to increase engagement and ad revenue for publishers through interactive content while enhancing viewability and purchase intent for brands.


Reviewers say compared to Disqus, Insticator is:
- Better at support
- Easier to admin
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-insticator)
**Compare Insticator with other alternatives:**
- [Insticator vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-viafoura)
- [Insticator vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-intensedebate)
- [Insticator vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Insticator vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-openweb)
- [Insticator vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-metype)
- [Insticator vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-muut)

  ### 4. [Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/products/thrive-comments/reviews)
By Thrive Themes
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 18
Thrive Comments is a comment system for Wordpress.


Reviewers say compared to Disqus, Thrive Comments is:
- More expensive
- Better at meeting requirements
- Better at support
Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-thrive-comments)
**Compare Thrive Comments with other alternatives:**
- [Thrive Comments vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/thrive-comments-vs-viafoura)
- [Thrive Comments vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-thrive-comments)

  ### 5. [OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/products/openweb/reviews)
By OpenWeb
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 19
OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build strong, direct relationships with their audiences. OpenWeb's technology empowers its partners to build vibrant communities rooted in healthy conversations and robust social experiences.


Reviewers say compared to Disqus, OpenWeb is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-openweb)
**Compare OpenWeb with other alternatives:**
- [OpenWeb vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-viafoura)
- [OpenWeb vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-thrive-comments)
- [OpenWeb vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-openweb)

  ### 6. [Metype](https://www.g2.com/products/metype/reviews)
By Quintype
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
Engage your audience with real-time comments. Keep away those trolls with advanced AI driven moderation. Configure Metype to suit your style of expression. Hook your readers with the stories they love.


Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-metype)
**Compare Metype with other alternatives:**
- [Metype vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-viafoura)
- [Metype vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-metype)
- [Metype vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-metype)
- [Metype vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Metype vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-openweb)
- [Metype vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-metype)
- [Metype vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-metype)
- [Metype vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-metype)
- [Metype vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-muut)

  ### 7. [Commento](https://www.g2.com/products/commento/reviews)
By Commento
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 2
Embed Commento in your website to foster discussion and improve engagement.


Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-disqus)
**Compare Commento with other alternatives:**
- [Commento vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-viafoura)
- [Commento vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-intensedebate)
- [Commento vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-insticator)
- [Commento vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Commento vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-openweb)
- [Commento vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-metype)
- [Commento vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-hyvor-talk)
- [Commento vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-graphcomment)
- [Commento vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-muut)

  ### 8. [Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/products/hyvor-talk/reviews)
By Hyvor
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
Hyvor Talk is an ad-free, beautiful, and fully-customizable commenting platform for websites. It is freemium and provides a generous free plan. Hyvor Talk is a part of the Hyvor network, and the comments can be published using a Hyvor account or as a guest. Hyvor Talk comments plugin (or embed) is AJAX-based so that smooth and fast. All the comments are moderated at the console where numerous tools are included in. Commenters can edit/delete their comments at the Hyvor Talk home. Hyvor Talk plugin is available in other languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, etc. and consistently translated into different languages by contributors.


Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-hyvor-talk)
**Compare Hyvor Talk with other alternatives:**
- [Hyvor Talk vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-viafoura)
- [Hyvor Talk vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-intensedebate)
- [Hyvor Talk vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-insticator)
- [Hyvor Talk vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Hyvor Talk vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-openweb)
- [Hyvor Talk vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-metype)
- [Hyvor Talk vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-hyvor-talk)
- [Hyvor Talk vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-hyvor-talk)
- [Hyvor Talk vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-muut)

  ### 9. [GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/products/graphcomment/reviews)
By Graphcomment
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 1
GraphComment is a social comment system for websites.


Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-graphcomment)
**Compare GraphComment with other alternatives:**
- [GraphComment vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-viafoura)
- [GraphComment vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-intensedebate)
- [GraphComment vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-insticator)
- [GraphComment vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-thrive-comments)
- [GraphComment vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-openweb)
- [GraphComment vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-metype)
- [GraphComment vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-graphcomment)
- [GraphComment vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-hyvor-talk)
- [GraphComment vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-muut)

  ### 10. [Muut](https://www.g2.com/products/muut/reviews)
By Muut
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 2
Commenting and forums for your site.


Categories in common with Disqus: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [Disqus vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-muut)
**Compare Muut with other alternatives:**
- [Muut vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-viafoura)
- [Muut vs IntenseDebate](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Muut vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-openweb)
- [Muut vs Metype](https://www.g2.com/compare/metype-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Hyvor Talk](https://www.g2.com/compare/hyvor-talk-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-muut)


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