Comparing Gitalk to FormBucket

Compare Gitalk with FormBucket for adding forms to your static site.

Gitalk

A comment system based on GitHub Issues

Overview

Last updated 2021; similar to Utterances but uses the older Issues API; development stalled

+ Pros

  • Open source
  • uses GitHub Issues
  • Markdown support
  • multiple themes
  • notifications

− Cons

  • Requires GitHub login
  • no responses display widget
  • only works with GitHub
  • older project

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FormBucket

Powerful forms for static sites

Partial free

Overview

Small footprint; focused on simplicity

+ Pros

  • Simple setup
  • file uploads
  • email notifications
  • integrations
  • spam protection

− Cons

  • Limited publicly available info
  • less well-known
  • fewer reviews and community resources

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