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Remark42
Self-hosted, lightweight, and functional comment engine.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/umputun/remark42 or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Disqus Pro.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $12/mo ($144/yr) in subscriptions
Remark42 FAQ
Common questions
Is Remark42 free and open source?+
Remark42 is an open-source tool licensed under cm0zfi6as00pd94snuk3byy9o that runs on self-host. Self-hosted, lightweight, and functional comment engine.
What paid software does Remark42 replace?+
Remark42 serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Disqus Pro, saving up to $12/month ($144/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Remark42?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/umputun/remark42 or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Remark42?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Disqus Pro.