# Comma: Free Open Source Alternative to Medium, Paragraph, Posthaven

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/comma
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Comma (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Medium, Paragraph, Posthaven, Substack. Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Comma
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.comma.to/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/arianadeli/comma
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 226
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/arianadeli/comma or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with Comma saves up to $259/mo ($3,108/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Medium](https://caniforkit.com/medium) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Medium vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/medium-vs-comma) |
| [Paragraph](https://caniforkit.com/paragraph) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Paragraph vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/paragraph-vs-comma) |
| [Posthaven](https://caniforkit.com/posthaven) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Posthaven vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/posthaven-vs-comma) |
| [Substack](https://caniforkit.com/substack) | [seo & marketing](https://caniforkit.com/category/seo-marketing) | $49/mo | [Compare Substack vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/substack-vs-comma) |
| [Telegraph](https://caniforkit.com/telegraph) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Telegraph vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/telegraph-vs-comma) |
| [Typepad](https://caniforkit.com/typepad) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Typepad vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/typepad-vs-comma) |
| [Writizzy](https://caniforkit.com/writizzy) | [monitoring](https://caniforkit.com/category/monitoring) | $35/mo | [Compare Writizzy vs Comma](https://caniforkit.com/vs/writizzy-vs-comma) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Comma free and open source?
Comma is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Free site builder to create a personal website with articles, projects, email capture, and analytics. Open source, fast, and beautifully designed.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Comma?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)