Comparing Utterances to Static Forms

Compare Utterances with Static Forms 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

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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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