Best Commenting & Community Platforms for Publishers
Disqus alternatives
5 tools scored in the same category. 3 score higher than Disqus's 3.2/5.
Ranked by independent composite score, not by payment. Nobody on this page paid to be here.
Common questions
What is the best alternative to Disqus?
On Benchmark Grid's independent scoring, OpenWeb is the highest-scoring alternative in Best Commenting & Community Platforms for Publishers at 3.8/5, against Disqus at 3.2/5. Which is right for you depends on your publication's size, revenue model and vertical.
Why would a publisher move away from Disqus?
Our assessment didn't flag significant limitations. Publishers usually move for cost or fit reasons rather than capability.
Are these alternatives ranked by paid placement?
No. Every tool here is ranked by a composite score set by SODP's editorial team across 12 criteria. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, for a score, or for a position on this page.
