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giscus vs Isso
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| Fact | giscus | Isso |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 12k | 5.3k |
| Latest | none | 0.14.0 |
| Last push | 2026-05-26 | 2026-09-15 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 144 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Disqus. Alternatives to Disqus →
PartialgiscusStores comments in GitHub Discussions, so commenters need a GitHub account.
Full replacementIssoA Python comment server with SQLite storage, anonymous comments and Disqus import.
giscus
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Isso
- 0.14.02026-03-26Add Catalan localisation (#966, welpo)
- 0.13.1.dev02023-02-050.13.1
- 0.13.02022-06-12Full release notes: News
- 0.12.6.22022-04-230.12.6.2 - Hotfix release
- 0.12.6.12022-03-210.12.6.1 - Hotfix release
giscus
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Isso
unsigned The latest release, 0.14.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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