Comparing Gitalk to Formspree

Compare Gitalk with Formspree 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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Formspree

The form solution for any developer

Partial free

Overview

Public endpoints mean anyone can submit to your form; 500K+ users including Fortune 500

+ Pros

  • Simple HTML form submission
  • no backend
  • integrations (Airtable, Notion, Slack)
  • email notifications
  • spam filtering
  • FormShield ML

− Cons

  • Open endpoints (no API key auth)
  • limited storage on free plan
  • pricing can add up

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