Sold by: Waltsoft Inc.
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Open-source commenting platform that prioritizes user privacy. No tracking, no ads, no data mining. Perfect for blogs, news sites, and any website needing clean, fast comments.
Overview
Overview
Commento is a privacy-focused commenting system designed as a lightweight, fast alternative to Disqus. Built with user privacy at its core, Commento doesn't track users, display ads, or mine data. It provides a clean, customizable commenting experience that loads quickly and respects your visitors' privacy.
Features
- Complete privacy protection - no tracking pixels or data collection
- Lightning-fast performance with minimal JavaScript footprint
- Spam protection with automated moderation tools
- Markdown support for rich text formatting
- Email notifications for comment replies
- OAuth integration with Google, GitHub, GitLab, and Twitter
- Customizable themes to match your website design
- Import existing comments from Disqus
- Self-hosted solution giving you full control
Getting Started
Deploy Commento using this container image on port 8080. Configure your database connection, set up OAuth providers if desired, and embed the lightweight JavaScript snippet into your website. The admin dashboard allows you to moderate comments, customize appearance, and manage user settings.
Disclaimer: This software is open-source and distributed under its own licensing terms. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the upstream project maintainers. Provided "as is" without warranty. Users utilize this software at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable regulations.
Highlights
- Privacy-first commenting with zero tracking or ads
- Lightning-fast performance and minimal resource usage
- Easy integration with OAuth and spam protection
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Operating system
Ubuntu 24.04
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Pricing
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. Alternatively, you can pay upfront for a contract, which typically covers your anticipated usage for the contract duration. Any usage beyond contract will incur additional usage-based costs.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/hour |
|---|---|---|
t3.medium Recommended | t3.medium instance | $0.01 |
t3.micro | t3.micro instance | $0.00 |
t3.large | t3.large instance | $0.01 |
m5.large | m5.large instance | $0.01 |
r5.large | r5.large instance | $0.01 |
m5.xlarge | m5.xlarge instance | $0.01 |
Vendor refund policy
No refunds. Cancel anytime. Contact support@waltsoft.net .
Legal
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Content disclaimer
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Delivery details
64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
Version release notes
Replaced with Commento - Privacy-First Comment System for Websites. Fresh build by Waltsoft.
Additional details
Usage instructions
Step 1: Launch from AWS Marketplace using t3.medium or larger. Step 2: SSH with ssh ubuntu@<public-ip>. Step 3: Wait 2-3 min for Docker to start. Step 4: Access at http://<public-ip>:8080. Step 5: See /opt/waltsoft/README.md for details.
Support
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For technical support, email support@waltsoft.net or visit
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