| Price from | — | €4/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Commenting Systems | 6.0 (#5) | 7.9 (#2) |
| Integrations | The about page names REST API, Webhooks, JavaScript SDK, CRM systems, and CMS integrations such as 1C-Bitrix and WordPress. | The Standard plan includes a read API and webhooks; enabling the write API requires contacting Talkyard. |
| Product | Cackle is a cloud platform of interactive services and widgets for websites, online stores, and corporate portals. | Talkyard is a coworker discussion forum for sharing knowledge, upvoting ideas, and building products. |
| Security | The homepage says the services use HTTPS, are tested for XSS, and include automatic spam protection. | The pricing page says all plans include daily off-site backups and secure HTTPS connections. |
| Support | The company lists support and sales email contacts on its about page. | The Business plan includes dedicated email support, while the Enterprise plan includes professional services. |