Discord — Features, Pricing & Alternatives

Discord is an instant messaging and VoIP social platform that allows communication through voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and media. Communication can be private or in virtual communities called "servers". A server is a collection of persistent chat rooms and voice channels accessed by invitation links. Discord runs on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, and in web browsers.

Tool Profile

Category
Communication
Subcategory
Community Chat
Pricing
Freemium
Free Tier
Yes
Founded
2,015
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Best For
Communities and gaming teams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discord?

Discord is an instant messaging and VoIP social platform that allows communication through voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and media. Communication can be private or in virtual communities called "servers". A server is a collection of persistent chat rooms and voice channels accessed by in

Is Discord free?

Yes, Discord offers a free tier.

What category does Discord belong to?

Discord is a Community Chat tool in the Communication category.

What are the key features of Discord?

Key features include: Voice Channels, Text Channels, Bots, Screen Sharing.

Who is Discord best for?

Discord is best for communities and gaming teams.

What are alternatives to Discord?

Popular alternatives in the Communication category include Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Loom.

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