Commento vs Cusdis
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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Commento
Privacy-friendly embeddable discussion widget
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Cusdis
Lightweight, privacy-friendly embeddable comment system
| Feature | Commento | Cusdis |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Forums & Community | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,781 | ★ 2,785 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Disqus, Facebook Comments | Disqus |
Why pick each one
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)
Choose Cusdis if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.8k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Commento or Cusdis better?
Neither is universally better. Commento has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Commento and Cusdis free and open-source?
Yes. Commento is licensed under MIT and Cusdis under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Commento and Cusdis with Docker?
Commento: yes. Cusdis: yes.