VoidSay vs Isso — Same Privacy, Zero Ops
Isso is great for privacy purists, but someone has to maintain the server. VoidSay gives you the same privacy-first commenting — fully managed, no Docker required.
Why Switch from Isso to VoidSay
Zero Server Management
VoidSay is fully managed. No Docker, no VPS, no SSL certificates to maintain.
Rich Media Embeds
Auto-embed YouTube, X/Twitter, and Instagram. Isso only supports plain text.
Same Privacy, Less Work
Same privacy-first philosophy as Isso, but without the self-hosting overhead.
Feature Comparison: VoidSay vs Isso
| Feature | VoidSay ✅ | Isso |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | ✅ Fully managed (Vercel) | ⚠️ Self-hosted (Docker/VPS) |
| Privacy | ✅ No tracking, no data selling | ✅ Privacy-first, self-hosted |
| Markdown | ✅ Full Markdown + GFM | ⚠️ Basic Markdown only |
| Dark Mode | ✅ Built-in dark/light | ⚠️ CSS customization required |
| YouTube Embed | ✅ Auto-embed + timestamp | ❌ Not supported |
| X/Twitter Embed | ✅ Auto-embed cards | ❌ Not supported |
| Instagram Embed | ✅ Auto-embed feed | ❌ Not supported |
| Admin Dashboard | ✅ Built-in moderation | ⚠️ Basic CLI moderation |
| SSO / OAuth | ✅ Google, GitHub, Passkeys | ❌ No built-in OAuth |
| Setup Time | ⚡ 30 seconds (embed) | 🐌 30+ minutes (Docker setup) |
| Pro Plan | $29/mo — Pro badge, priority | N/A (self-hosted) |
| Maintenance | ✅ Zero maintenance | ⚠️ Server updates, backups, SSL |
How to Switch from Isso to VoidSay
Remove Isso
Stop your Isso Docker container and remove the embed code from your site.
Add VoidSay Embed
Copy our lightweight embed snippet. One line, 30 seconds.
Done
Your readers get a faster, richer commenting experience with zero maintenance.
<iframe src="https://voidsay.com/embed?url=YOUR_PAGE_URL" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0"></iframe>What Switchers Say
“I loved Isso's privacy, but hated maintaining the server. VoidSay gives me the same privacy with zero ops. Best switch I've made.”
— Indie Hacker, Berlin
“Moved from Isso to VoidSay. The rich media embeds alone are worth it. My readers can now share YouTube clips inline.”
— Blogger, Tokyo
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