Isso vs Talkyard
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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Isso
Lightweight self-hosted commenting server
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Talkyard
Community forum combining discussion, chat and Q&A
| Feature | Isso | Talkyard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Chat & Communication | Forums & Community |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,296 | ★ 1,811 |
| First released | 2012 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Disqus | Discourse, Disqus |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Isso or Talkyard better?
Isso is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Talkyard if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Isso and Talkyard free and open-source?
Yes. Isso is licensed under MIT and Talkyard under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Isso and Talkyard with Docker?
Isso: yes. Talkyard: yes.