Open Core
The comment engine, embed widget, and admin dashboard are fully open source (AGPL). Inspect the code, fork it, self-host it. No vendor lock-in.
Open core Managed platform
Start accepting comments in minutes — no server setup, zero maintenance. No ads. No tracking. Your data, always exportable.
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Why Quipthread
The comment engine, embed widget, and admin dashboard are fully open source (AGPL). Inspect the code, fork it, self-host it. No vendor lock-in.
No ad targeting. No data brokering. Comments belong to you — export everything as JSON or CSV at any time.
Markdown, threading, GitHub/Google/email auth, and email notifications. Everything readers need, nothing they don't.
Rate limiting, heuristic content analysis, Cloudflare Turnstile support, and a keyword blocklist keep your comments clean without moderator effort.
How it works
Create an account and get a Site ID in under two minutes — no server required. Prefer to run your own infrastructure? Self-hosters deploy the Go binary with SQLite included.
Paste one line into your site wherever you want comments. Loads asynchronously — zero layout shift, works with any framework or static site generator.
Readers comment; you approve or reject from the admin dashboard. Pending comments notify you by email with a one-click approve link.
Pricing
Self-host for free, forever. Or skip the ops work and use the managed platform. 14-day free trial on Pro — no credit card required.
Personal blogs and portfolio sites.
Indie developers and content creators.
Professional developers and small teams.
Agencies and platforms embedding comments into products.
Personal blogs and portfolio sites.
Always free
Indie developers and content creators.
$90 / year — 2 months free
Professional developers and small teams.
$228 / year — 2 months free
Agencies and platforms embedding comments into products.
$750 / year
Volume limits, custom data residency, contracts, dedicated onboarding, and a dedicated support channel.
Prefer to run your own infrastructure? Self-hosting is free forever — deploy your own instance at no cost.
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Unlike Disqus, we never monetise your readers' data through advertising. Comments belong to you and can be exported at any time on any paid plan.
| Hosted — Free | Hosted — Paid | Self-Hosted | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | From $9 / month | Free |
| Setup time | Under 5 min | Under 5 min | 30 – 60 min |
| Own server required | No | No | Yes |
| Database management | Managed | Managed | Your responsibility |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Yes | Manual |
| Backups | Included | Included | Your responsibility |
| Data ownership | Full | Full | Full |
| Support | Community | Email / Dedicated | Community |
Up and running in minutes — no server setup, zero maintenance. Or self-host for free on your own infrastructure.
No ads. No lock-in. Your data, always.