# Top 10 IntenseDebate Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 10
Explore the best alternatives to IntenseDebate for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to IntenseDebate include ease of use and reliability. The best overall IntenseDebate alternative is Disqus. Other similar apps like IntenseDebate are Viafoura, Thrive Comments, Insticator, and OpenWeb. IntenseDebate 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) or [Content Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-distribution).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to IntenseDebate
  - [Disqus](https://www.g2.com/products/disqus/reviews)
  - [Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/products/viafoura/reviews)
  - [Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/products/thrive-comments/reviews)
  - [Insticator](https://www.g2.com/products/insticator/reviews)
  - [OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/products/openweb/reviews)
  - [GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/products/graphcomment/reviews)
  - [Commento](https://www.g2.com/products/commento/reviews)
  - [Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-im/reviews)
  - [Muut](https://www.g2.com/products/muut/reviews)
  - [Talkee](https://www.g2.com/products/talkee/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to IntenseDebate Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how IntenseDebate stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Marketing and Advertising, Online Media, and Non-Profit Organization Management, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [Disqus](https://www.g2.com/products/disqus/reviews)
By Disqus
**Average Rating:** 4.0/5
**Total Reviews:** 23
Disqus helps publishers increase engagement and build loyal audiences


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

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare Disqus with other alternatives:**
- [Disqus vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-viafoura)
- [Disqus vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Disqus vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-insticator)
- [Disqus vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-openweb)
- [Disqus vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-graphcomment)
- [Disqus vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-disqus)
- [Disqus vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-disqus)
- [Disqus vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-muut)
- [Disqus vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-talkee)

  ### 2. [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 IntenseDebate, Viafoura is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-viafoura)
**Compare Viafoura with other alternatives:**
- [Viafoura vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/thrive-comments-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-viafoura)
- [Viafoura vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/talkee-vs-viafoura)

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

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-thrive-comments)
**Compare Thrive Comments with other alternatives:**
- [Thrive Comments vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/thrive-comments-vs-viafoura)
- [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 GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Thrive Comments vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/talkee-vs-thrive-comments)

  ### 4. [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 IntenseDebate, Insticator is:
- Better at support
- More expensive
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare Insticator with other alternatives:**
- [Insticator vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-viafoura)
- [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 GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-insticator)
- [Insticator vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-muut)
- [Insticator vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-talkee)

  ### 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 IntenseDebate, OpenWeb is:
- More expensive
- Better at support
- More usable
Categories in common with IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-openweb)
**Compare OpenWeb with other alternatives:**
- [OpenWeb vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-viafoura)
- [OpenWeb vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-thrive-comments)
- [OpenWeb vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-openweb)
- [OpenWeb vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-talkee)

  ### 6. [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 IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare GraphComment with other alternatives:**
- [GraphComment vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-graphcomment)
- [GraphComment vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-viafoura)
- [GraphComment vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-thrive-comments)
- [GraphComment vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-insticator)
- [GraphComment vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-openweb)
- [GraphComment vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-graphcomment)
- [GraphComment vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-graphcomment)
- [GraphComment vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-muut)
- [GraphComment vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-talkee)

  ### 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 IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare Commento with other alternatives:**
- [Commento vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-disqus)
- [Commento vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-viafoura)
- [Commento vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Commento vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-insticator)
- [Commento vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-openweb)
- [Commento vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-graphcomment)
- [Commento vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-commento)
- [Commento vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-muut)
- [Commento vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-talkee)

  ### 8. [Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-im/reviews)
By Arena.im
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 22
Empower your editors to cover any breaking news or event in real-time with our live blog platform. It works in any website, no coding required.


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

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-intensedebate)
**Compare Arena.im with other alternatives:**
- [Arena.im vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-disqus)
- [Arena.im vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-viafoura)
- [Arena.im vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Arena.im vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-insticator)
- [Arena.im vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-openweb)
- [Arena.im vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-graphcomment)
- [Arena.im vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-commento)
- [Arena.im vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-muut)
- [Arena.im vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-talkee)

  ### 9. [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 IntenseDebate: [Commenting Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/commenting-systems)

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-muut)
**Compare Muut with other alternatives:**
- [Muut vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-viafoura)
- [Muut vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Muut vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-openweb)
- [Muut vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-muut)
- [Muut vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-talkee)

  ### 10. [Talkee](https://www.g2.com/products/talkee/reviews)
By Pando Proto
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 8
Talkee allows websites to effortlessly embed chat and comment sections. It supports various crypto wallet logins and can distribute cryptocurrency airdrops to incentivize and reward reader engagement. Talkee is free and open-source.


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

**Compare:** [IntenseDebate vs Talkee](https://www.g2.com/compare/intensedebate-vs-talkee)
**Compare Talkee with other alternatives:**
- [Talkee vs Disqus](https://www.g2.com/compare/disqus-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs Viafoura](https://www.g2.com/compare/talkee-vs-viafoura)
- [Talkee vs Thrive Comments](https://www.g2.com/compare/talkee-vs-thrive-comments)
- [Talkee vs Insticator](https://www.g2.com/compare/insticator-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs OpenWeb](https://www.g2.com/compare/openweb-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs GraphComment](https://www.g2.com/compare/graphcomment-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs Commento](https://www.g2.com/compare/commento-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs Arena.im](https://www.g2.com/compare/arena-im-vs-talkee)
- [Talkee vs Muut](https://www.g2.com/compare/muut-vs-talkee)


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