Discord

Discord is a communication platform organized into servers and channels, where people chat over text, voice, and video. Born in gaming, it has grown into a general-purpose tool for all kinds of communities: creators, schools, projects, interest groups.

What is Discord used for?

You create or join a server, organized into text and voice channels. Voice channels support ongoing conversation with screen sharing and streaming; bots and webhooks automate moderation and engagement. Discord shines at rallying a lively community around a shared interest, where a workplace messenger would target internal work.

Discord or Slack?

Compared with Slack or Microsoft Teams, built for business and billed per user, Discord is free and consumer-facing, designed for communities rather than structured teamwork. To run a community or a support server, Discord wins out; for professional use with compliance and administration, a business solution fits better.

How much does Discord cost?

The core of Discord is free, with all chat and voice features included. The Nitro subscription enhances the personal experience: Nitro Basic at $2.99/month ($29.99/year) and full Nitro at $9.99/month ($99.99/year), with bigger uploads, better stream quality, and extra perks. Discord doesn't charge by team: the model is consumer-facing.