Coral

Coral provides a web‑based commenting system designed for publishers and newsrooms. It offers features such as user identification, muting, sharing, notifications, and real‑time alerts for readers, while moderators receive tools—including AI‑assisted detection—to surface constructive comments and manage disruptive content. The platform is built to be lightweight, secure, and responsive, with a focus on privacy: it contains no ads, trackers, or hidden scripts.

The software is self‑hostable and released under the Apache‑2.0 license, allowing organizations to run it on their own infrastructure without subscription fees. Developers can integrate Coral with existing registration services, customize its appearance, and extend functionality via a GraphQL API and the open‑source codebase. Documentation and community guides support deployment and migration from other commenting solutions.

Coral is actively maintained by the Vox Media team and is used by publishers in dozens of countries and multiple languages. Its design emphasizes flexibility for media sites, aiming to foster healthier, more engaging discussions around published content.