17.6
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Commenting Systems in 2026
Disqus leads this chart of 18 (7.6/10, free plan). GraphComment is next (7.2/10, free plan), and Commentbox.io is the next highest-placed with a free plan (6.6/10). Commenting systems add discussions to websites and digital products. They can provide moderation tools, spam filtering, reactions, email alerts and API access for managing comments. When comparing a service, check Android support first if you want to manage comments from a phone. Then review its web, iOS, Linux, API or self-hosted options, plus site limits, SSO and pricing.
27.2
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
36.6
Free planWebAPI
- 4
Artalk
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 5
Talkyard
WebAPISelf-hosted6.4From €4 a month - 6
Viafoura
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.4 - 7
Hyvor Talk
WebAPI6.2From €5 a month - 8
Coral
Free planWebAPISelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 9
Giscus
Free planWebSelf-hosted5.9Free plan - 10
Cackle
WebAPI5.4 - 11
Remark42
WebLinuxmacOSWindows5.0 - 12
Isso
Web4.6 - 13
OpenWeb
Web4.6 - 14
Schnack
Web4.6 - 15
Twikoo
Web4.6 - 16
Utterances
Web4.6 - 17
Waline
Web4.6 - 18
wpDiscuz
Web4.6
Choosing well
Compare free plans, trials and paid tiers
A free plan is available from products in this category, while pricing models also include freemium and paid services. Check what the free tier covers before moving a live discussion.
Published examples include Commentbox.io from $10 per month, GraphComment from $25 per month on annual billing, and Hyvor Talk from €5 per month on annual billing. Hyvor Talk lists a 14-day trial.
Check moderation and spam controls
Review the moderation tools and spam filtering offered by a service. These controls affect how comments are reviewed and how unwanted posts are handled.
Look at reactions and email alerts
Comment reactions can give readers a way to respond without writing a post. Email notifications can keep participants informed, so compare how these features fit your site’s discussion flow.
Match access and site limits
SSO support can matter when commenters sign in through an existing identity system. Check the site limit as your publishing setup grows, and confirm whether API access is included.
Choose a platform that fits your setup
Services in this category run across web, Android, API, iOS, Linux and self-hosted setups. Verify the exact platform support before choosing, especially if you need an Android app or want to host the software yourself.
Questions people ask
Do these commenting systems support Android?
Android is represented among the platforms in this category. Check the individual product details to confirm whether the service has an Android app.
Can I use a free commenting system?
Free plans are available in this category. Pricing models also include freemium and paid services, so compare the included tools and limits.
Which features help control unwanted comments?
Compare moderation tools and spam filtering. These are listed comparison fields for the commenting systems here.
Do commenting systems offer API access?
API access is one of the comparison fields. Check the product details to see whether the service provides the integration options you need.
Is a free trial available?
Trial terms vary by service. Hyvor Talk lists a 14-day trial, while other products publish free plans or paid pricing.