Comparing Utterances to FormKeep

Compare Utterances with FormKeep for adding forms to your static site.

Utterances

A lightweight comments widget built on GitHub issues

Overview

Uses GitHub OAuth; bot creates issues per page; no database needed

+ Pros

  • No ads
  • no tracking
  • open source
  • data stored in GitHub issues
  • Markdown support
  • dark theme
  • lightweight

− Cons

  • Requires GitHub login for commenters
  • no responses display widget
  • tied to GitHub ecosystem

Visit Utterances →

FormKeep

The only all-in-one form backend

Partial free

Overview

Trusted by Duke's Education; Harry's; The Economist; Condé Nast; Kickstarter; Shopify; Logitech

+ Pros

  • Visual form builder
  • Google Sheets integration
  • spam filtering
  • file attachments
  • webhooks
  • autoresponder
  • team roles

− Cons

  • Limited free tier
  • pricing higher than competitors
  • form builder may be overkill for simple needs

Visit FormKeep →