Ferret Go vs Conversario: the difference, and an alternative
Ferret Go and Conversario are not rivals: ferret go GmbH is the company and Conversario is its AI comment moderation product. If you are looking for an alternative to both, OpenModeration offers public pricing, a reason for every decision and EU hosting.
Detailed comparisons: Ferret Go alternative · Conversario alternative.
Who does what?
ferret go GmbH: the company
Registered in Berlin according to its legal notice; on conversar.io the team presents itself as “AI-Solutions from Bernau near Berlin”. According to Horizont (February 2022), dfv Mediengruppe holds around 67% of the shares.
Conversario: the moderation software
AI comment moderation with analytics and dialogue tools (named Protect, Detect, Interact and Connect on the website). Its timeline lists Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and Threads, plus onsite systems, apps and forums. Over 100 customers according to the vendor.
Engagently: the engagement platform
A platform for comments, polls and dialogue on publishers' own sites, with moderation AI. Used by over 100 portals according to conversar.io, with debates and quizzes since 2025.
Software or service?
Both websites describe software. We did not find an outsourced human moderation service on ferret-go.com or conversar.io. With OpenModeration, a team sets up the moderation with you and then handles the doubtful cases, while you see every decision in the console.
Ferret Go's offer and OpenModeration, side by side
Information about Ferret Go, Conversario and Engagently taken from their websites, consulted on October 30, 2026.
| Criterion | Ferret Go (Conversario, Engagently) | OpenModeration |
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| Role | ferret go GmbH publishes Conversario (moderation) and Engagently (engagement platform) | Logora (Paris, since 2019) publishes OpenModeration (moderation) |
| Channels | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok and Threads according to its company timeline, plus onsite systems, dialogue apps and forums | Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and WordPress natively; TikTok, X, LinkedIn and other networks added on request, quickly |
| Pricing | Not published on the website. The request form asks for your monthly comment volume; 30-day free trial | Public: free up to 1,000 comments analysed per month, Pro at €99 per month (10,000 comments), Enterprise on request |
| AI models | Its own moderation AI models since 2016, with generative AI added in 2024 (according to its website) | Own moderation AI, cross-checked by other AI models; new models plugged in as they come out |
| Written reason for every decision | Not specified on its website | Yes, for every decision, in the console and through the API |
| Testing before switching | A “dry-run mode” that analyses channels without taking action | Sandbox mode on real comments, nothing hidden |
| DSA | Timeline of every moderation action to the second, a separate area for user reports, an API for reporting | Notice and action, statements of reasons, human review of contested decisions, exportable figures, full activity log |
| Hosting and GDPR | GDPR compliance is claimed; hosting location not specified on its website | Hosted in the EU, GDPR |
| Comment system for your own site | Yes, with Engagently | No: OpenModeration moderates your existing system (WordPress, API) |
| References | Over 100 Conversario customers according to the vendor; names FAZ and ntv, and first AI models built in 2016 for WELT and Bild | Including L'Équipe, Challenges, Sud Ouest, actu.fr, Estadão, Südkurier and Egora |
| Team | Berlin area, focused on the German-speaking market | Paris, Madrid and Berlin, with a native German speaker in Berlin for the DACH region |
Which one for which need?
You moderate LinkedIn, TikTok or Threads
Conversario lists these networks. OpenModeration adds TikTok, LinkedIn and other networks on request, quickly, alongside its native connectors.
You also need a comment and engagement tool for your site
Ferret Go's Engagently offers comments, polls and debates. OpenModeration moderates your existing system through WordPress or the API, without replacing it.
You want to know the price upfront
OpenModeration publishes its prices and starts free. Ferret Go does not publish prices on its website.
You need a reason for every decision
OpenModeration writes one for every decision, in the console and through the API. It is not specified on Conversario's website.
EU hosting is a requirement
OpenModeration is hosted in the EU. Conversario claims GDPR compliance but does not state its hosting location.
You want moderation that improves with AI
OpenModeration runs its own AI, cross-checked by other models, and plugs in new models as they come out.
The AI engine, and why it matters
OpenModeration runs its own moderation AI. On delicate cases, its decision is cross-checked by other AI models before a comment is hidden or sent to our team.
The platform is not tied to one model: when a better or cheaper AI model comes out, our team plugs it in quickly, with nothing to change on your side. Your moderation follows the progress of the AI market instead of being frozen on a single in-house algorithm.
From Ferret Go to OpenModeration in three steps
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Connect your channels
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WordPress, or your system through the API.
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Sandbox test
OpenModeration judges your real comments alongside Conversario, without hiding anything.
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Switch on
Turn on automatic moderation once the results convince you.
We set it up and run it for you
Just connect your pages: our team sets up the moderation on your rules and use cases, then runs it day to day. Doubtful cases and reports are handled by us, and you can step in whenever you want.
We set up your rules for you
Our team starts from your existing rules, your use cases and your real comments, sets the moderation up, then fine-tunes it over the first weeks. No work on your side.
Our team handles the doubtful cases
Doubtful cases, user reports and contested decisions are handled by our team. The system learns from every decision and proposes adjustments to your rules, which you approve in one click.
A test without risk
In sandbox mode, OpenModeration analyses your real comments and shows what it would have decided, without hiding or deleting anything.
Frequently asked questions
Ferret Go vs Conversario: what is the difference?
Ferret Go (ferret go GmbH) is the company; Conversario is its AI comment moderation product. The engagement platform Engagently also belongs to ferret go. They are not two competing vendors.
Is Conversario owned by Ferret Go?
Yes. conversar.io states that ferret go GmbH has been building on this vision since 2015, and ferret-go.com lists Conversario among its products.
How much does Conversario by Ferret Go cost?
Prices are not published on the website. The request form asks for your monthly comment volume, and a 30-day free trial is offered. OpenModeration: free up to 1,000 comments analysed per month, Pro at €99 per month, Enterprise on request.
What is the best alternative to Ferret Go and Conversario?
If public pricing, a reason for every decision, EU hosting and an AI that takes on new models matter to you, OpenModeration is an alternative. For an onsite engagement tool, Ferret Go's offer is broader.
Who owns Ferret Go?
According to Horizont (February 2, 2022), dfv Mediengruppe, based in Frankfurt, holds around 67% of Ferret Go's shares.
Can I test OpenModeration without switching off Conversario?
Yes. In sandbox mode, OpenModeration judges your real comments without hiding anything, while Conversario keeps moderating.
Ferret Go, Conversario and Engagently are trademarks of their owner, ferret go GmbH. Sources (consulted on October 30, 2026): ferret-go.com, ferret-go.com/impressum, conversar.io/en/about, conversar.io/en/product, conversar.io/en/dsa-comment-moderation, conversar.io/en/demo, engagently.com, Horizont, February 2, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Write to us at contact@openmoderation.com.
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