Isso
Lightweight commenting server written in Python and Javascript. It aims to be a drop-in replacement for Disqus.
- GitHub stars
- 5,312
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- 0.14.0
26 March 2026 - Last commit
- 15 September 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
95 commits
Replaces
Paid products Isso can stand in for.
How to self-host Isso
Isso runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Isso free?
Yes. Isso is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Isso?
Yes. Isso runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Isso replace?
People use Isso instead of Disqus.
Is Isso still maintained?
The last change to Isso's code was on 15 September 2026, with 95 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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