Bridgy vs Commento
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bridgy
Connect personal websites to social networks
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Commento
Privacy-friendly embeddable discussion widget
| Feature | Bridgy | Commento |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Networks | Forums & Community |
| License | CC0-1.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 836 | ★ 3,781 |
| First released | 2013 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Disqus, Hosted social embeds | Disqus, Facebook Comments |
Why pick each one
Choose Bridgy if…
- Released under the CC0-1.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose Commento if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgy or Commento better?
Commento is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Bridgy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Bridgy and Commento free and open-source?
Yes. Bridgy is licensed under CC0-1.0 and Commento under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bridgy and Commento with Docker?
Bridgy: check the project docs for container support. Commento: yes.