Commentbox.io vs Giscus
Commentbox.io
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| Figure | Commentbox.io | Giscus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Commenting Systems | 5.9 (#7) | 5.7 (#10) |
| Storage | The product says comments are saved in highly available, multi-region storage. | It requires no database; discussion data is stored in GitHub Discussions. |
Plans
Commentbox.io
- PersonalFree
- Professional (monthly)$10 a month
- Moderation Plus add-on$20 a month
- Professional (yearly)$100 a year
In their own words
Commentbox.io
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