Comparing Gitalk to Static Forms

Compare Gitalk with Static Forms 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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Static Forms

HTML forms that just work

Partial free

Overview

Privacy-friendly CAPTCHA options including Cloudflare Turnstile and Altcha

+ Pros

  • 60-second setup
  • reCAPTCHA & Altcha spam protection
  • GDPR-ready
  • file uploads
  • CSV export
  • AI auto-reply
  • 2.5M+ forms processed

− Cons

  • Limited free tier (500/month)
  • branding on free plan
  • email-only on free plan

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