Comparing Gitalk to Forminit
Compare Gitalk with Forminit 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
Forminit
The #1 Form API for every form you ship
Partial free
Overview
Formerly Getform.io; rebranded January 2026; strong developer focus
+ Pros
- Headless form backend
- file uploads (25MB)
- webhooks
- AI Skills for LLM integration
- 10+ years operating
- GDPR-compliant
- UTM tracking
− Cons
- Limited free tier
- requires API key management
- block-based field model may feel opinionated