Discord
Discord is built around servers with text and voice channels, originally for gamers and now used by communities, study groups and startups.
- Brand
- Discord Inc.
- Category
- Messaging Apps
- Released
- 2015
- Price
- Free; Nitro from $9.99/month
- VersusAnything Score
- 42/100
Key features
- Servers with voice channels
- Screen sharing and streaming
- Bots and integrations
Best for gaming groups and communities that want always-on voice rooms.
Discord specifications
| End-to-end encryption | No E2E for text; E2E for voice and video calls (DAVE) |
|---|---|
| Owned by | Discord Inc. |
| Ads in the app | Sponsored Quests; no feed ads |
| Max group size | 500,000 members |
| Max file size | 0.01 GB |
| Voice and video calls | Yes, voice channels and video up to 25 |
| Chat backup | Cloud-synced automatically |
| Monthly active users | 200 million |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Price | Free; Nitro from $9.99/month |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every messaging app in our database using the messaging apps weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Servers with voice channels
- Screen sharing and streaming
- Bots and integrations
Cons
- Weaker overall score (42/100 within messaging apps)
Compare Discord against
Alternatives to Discord
- WhatsApp 75/100
- Telegram 79/100
- Signal 25/100
- Facebook Messenger 29/100
Sources
- Discord: Discord Inc. official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.