Comparison · Updated October 2026
ClassyDoc vs. Akismet
— which is right for your team?
Akismet is a well-known spam filter for comments and form submissions. ClassyDoc also filters spam, and goes further: you define your own categories in plain language, so the same API can moderate, route or organise content. Comparison based on Akismet's public pricing and features pages as viewed on 24 October 2026; Akismet prices are in Australian dollars (A$) as displayed to an Australian visitor, ClassyDoc prices in US dollars (US$).
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ClassyDoc
Teams that want spam filtering plus custom categories for moderation, routing or organisation, through one API.
Akismet
WordPress and other sites that want a long-established spam filter with plugin integrations. Akismet also offers a name-your-price plan for personal sites.
Feature comparison
| Feature | ClassyDoc | Akismet |
|---|---|---|
| Spam detection for comments and form submissions | ||
| API for custom applications | ||
| Dashboard of past results | ||
| Define your own categories in plain language |
Pricing comparison
| Monthly volume | ClassyDoc | Akismet |
|---|---|---|
| About 500 checks | Free (US$0) | From A$15.95/mo (AUD), billed yearly (Pro, 1 site, 500 checks) |
| About 5,000 checks | US$4/mo (Anti Spam, up to 50,000) | A$78.95/mo (AUD), billed yearly (Business, 5,000 checks) |
Akismet pricing sourced from Akismet's official pricing page. ClassyDoc pricing from classydoc.ai/pricing.
Why teams switch to ClassyDoc
- You want to sort content into categories that are specific to your product, not only spam or not spam.
- Your volume is high and your budget is small: Anti Spam covers up to 50,000 requests a month for US$4.
- You want non-developers to adjust the rules in a dashboard without a code change.
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