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Isso

A lightweight commenting server written in Python and SQLite, similar to Disqus.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit6 days ago
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Self Hosted CommentsSqlite Comment ServerDisqus AlternativeIsso CommentsMarketing
Overview

Why consider Isso?

Isso is an open-source, self-hosted commenting server written in Python and SQLite by Martin Fischer. Isso allows anonymous commenting, markdown syntax, email notifications, spam protection (reCAPTCHA and honeypot), and easy migration from existing Disqus XML exports.

Guided learning

Learn Isso by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Isso

Isso provides a privacy-first, self-hosted commenting widget for marketing blogs and documentation.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install isso
2isso -c /etc/isso.cfg run

Isso is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Isso FAQs

Isso is listed as a Marketing tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Isso is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Isso is listed as an alternative to Disqus. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.