Cusdis
Cusdis is a lightweight, Open Source, and privacy-respecting comment system.
Description
Cusdis is an Open Source, lightweight, and privacy-friendly alternative to Disqus. It's designed as a minimalist and embeddable comment system, particularly well-suited for small websites and static blogs. Key features include email notifications, webhooks, easy self-hosting capabilities, and various integrations. Cusdis prioritizes user data privacy and avoids the use of cookies. While still in its early development stages, it offers a viable alternative for those seeking greater control and transparency over their comment sections.
Features
Cusdis is characterized by its lightweight design (approximately 5kb gzipped), privacy-focused approach (no cookies), and ease of self-hosting. It offers features such as internationalization (i18n), dark mode support, email notifications, webhooks for extended functionality, and various integrations with other platforms. While lacking a built-in spam filter, this simplicity prioritizes speed and privacy, making it ideal for smaller websites or blogs.
Benefits
Cusdis offers several key benefits, including: Open Source and self-hostable nature, allowing for complete ownership of user data; lightweight SDK (around 5kb gzipped), ensuring fast loading times; no user sign-in requirement to leave comments; and the absence of cookies, further enhancing user privacy. Its minimalist design simplifies implementation, and the community-driven nature fosters ongoing development and improvement.
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