VoidSay is the Modern Schnack Alternative
Schnack was a great open-source commenting system — but development stopped in 2022. VoidSay carries the same privacy-first torch with a fully managed, modern experience that's free forever.
Why People Are Switching from Schnack
Actively Maintained
Schnack development stopped in 2022. VoidSay is actively developed with weekly updates, security patches, and new features.
No Server Management
Schnack requires Node.js, a database, and ongoing maintenance. VoidSay handles everything — zero DevOps required.
Modern Experience
Rich media embeds, dark mode, Passkeys. Schnack is basic and unmaintained. Your readers notice the difference.
Feature Comparison: VoidSay vs Schnack
| Feature | VoidSay ✅ | Schnack |
|---|---|---|
| Status | ✅ Actively maintained (2026) | ❌ Abandoned (last update 2022) |
| Free Plan | ✅ Free forever, managed | ✅ Free (self-hosted) |
| Managed Hosting | ✅ Fully managed, zero setup | ❌ Self-hosted only (Node.js + DB) |
| Privacy | ✅ No tracking, no data selling | ✅ Privacy-first, no tracking |
| Markdown | ✅ Full Markdown + GFM | ⚠️ Basic Markdown |
| Dark Mode | ✅ Built-in dark/light | ⚠️ Basic theming |
| YouTube Embed | ✅ Auto-embed + timestamp | ❌ Not supported |
| X/Twitter Embed | ✅ Auto-embed cards | ❌ Not supported |
| Instagram Embed | ✅ Auto-embed feed | ❌ Not supported |
| Site Owner Dashboard | ✅ Developer Portal | ⚠️ Basic moderation UI |
| SSO / OAuth | ✅ Google, GitHub, Passkeys | ✅ GitHub, Twitter, Google OAuth |
| Page Speed | ⚡ < 50ms load | ✅ Lightweight |
| Pro Plan | $29/mo — Pro badge, priority | N/A (open source) |
How to Switch from Schnack to VoidSay
Remove Schnack Script
Delete the Schnack embed code and shut down your Schnack server.
Add VoidSay Embed
Copy our embed snippet. One line, no server needed.
Enjoy Modern Comments
Your site now has rich embeds, dark mode, and an actively maintained platform.
<iframe src="https://voidsay.com/embed?url=YOUR_PAGE_URL" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0"></iframe>What Switchers Say
“I self-hosted Schnack for years until it stopped getting updates. VoidSay gave me back my weekends — no server maintenance, just great comments.”
— Developer, Munich
“Schnack was great when it was maintained. VoidSay feels like what Schnack could have been — modern, managed, and free.”
— Blogger, Seattle
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