VoidSay is the Universal utterances Alternative
Utterances is elegant and lightweight — but it locks your readers behind GitHub authentication. VoidSay opens commenting to everyone, adds rich media embeds, real notifications, and built-in analytics.
Why People Switch from utterances
Accessible to Everyone
Your readers don’t need a GitHub account. VoidSay supports Google, GitHub, and passkeys — lowering the commenting barrier to zero.
Real Notifications
Utterances offers no reply notifications. VoidSay has a full notification center with email digests for comment replies and upvotes.
Built-in Analytics
Track comment engagement, page views, and trend scores. Utterances provides zero analytics or insights.
Feature Comparison: VoidSay vs utterances
| Feature | VoidSay ✅ | utterances |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ✅ Free forever | ✅ Free (GitHub Issues-based) |
| Hosting | ☁️ Fully managed (Vercel) | ☁️ GitHub Issues API |
| GitHub Required | ❌ No GitHub needed | ⚠️ Commenters need GitHub account |
| Privacy | ✅ No tracking | ✅ Open source, minimal |
| Markdown | ✅ Full Markdown + GFM | ✅ GitHub-flavored Markdown |
| Dark Mode | ✅ Built-in dark/light | ✅ Follows GitHub theme |
| YouTube Embed | ✅ Auto-embed + timestamp | ❌ Not supported |
| X/Twitter Embed | ✅ Auto-embed cards | ❌ Not supported |
| Instagram Embed | ✅ Auto-embed feed | ❌ Not supported |
| SSO / OAuth | ✅ Google, GitHub, Passkeys | ⚠️ GitHub OAuth only |
| Reply Notifications | ✅ Built-in notification center | ❌ No notification system |
| Site Owner Dashboard | ✅ Developer Portal + Analytics | ❌ No dashboard |
| Data Ownership | ✅ Export via API | ⚠️ Comments live in GitHub Issues |
How to Switch from utterances to VoidSay
Create VoidSay Account
Sign up free with Google, GitHub, or passkeys. No repos to configure.
Replace the Script
Remove the utterances script tag. Add our embed snippet. Done in under a minute.
Open the Doors
Every reader can now comment — no GitHub account needed. Enjoy rich embeds and real notifications.
<iframe src="https://voidsay.com/embed?url=YOUR_PAGE_URL" width="100%" height="400" frameborder="0"></iframe>What Switchers Say
“I had utterances on my blog for years — so many readers told me they couldn't comment because they didn't use GitHub. VoidSay fixed that overnight.”
— Indie Blogger, London
“The notification system alone was worth the switch. I finally know when people reply to my comments.”
— Developer, Seoul
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