A CLOSER LOOK
Discord vs Slack
Both offer group conversations and video. Compare workplace channels with community chat for your audience; business compliance is not verified here.
Unknown fields are not negative results. Prices reflect the documented plan and billing terms.
| Compare | Discord | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Verified platforms | windows, web, macos, linux, android, ios | windows, macos, linux, android, ios |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Unknown | Unknown |
| Open source | Unknown | Unknown |
| Self-hosted | Unknown | Unknown |
| Offline | Unknown | Unknown |
| API | Unknown | Unknown |
| AI features | Unknown | Yes |
| Cloud | Unknown | Unknown |
| Commercial use | Unknown | Unknown |
| Beginner friendly | Unknown | Unknown |
| Professional | Unknown | Unknown |
| License | Unknown | Unknown |
| Verified features | chat, video calls | chat, video calls, team collaboration |
| Use cases | Community and interest-group conversations, Voice chat while gaming, Sharing live activities with friends | Team project communication, Connecting work notifications and discussions, Coordination with external collaborators |
Discord: the trade-offs
A group communication app with text, voice and video conversations for communities.
What it offers
- Text, voice and video communication in one service.
- Native desktop and mobile applications.
- Optional subscriptions let members add perks without requiring everyone to subscribe.
What to check
- Upload and streaming capabilities depend on the subscription tier.
- Nitro pricing varies by region and purchase context.
- Review moderation and business record-keeping needs before replacing a workplace tool.
Editorial guidance, not a hands-on review or a guarantee of compatibility.
Slack: the trade-offs
A communication workspace with team channels, direct conversations and video huddles.
What it offers
- Channels and direct messages organize ongoing team communication.
- Huddles support real-time audio and video conversations.
- Integrations bring other work tools into the conversation.
What to check
- Free search covers 90 days of message history.
- Free workspaces are limited to 10 app integrations and one-to-one huddles.
- Paid prices and AI entitlements should be checked against current promotions.
Editorial guidance, not a hands-on review or a guarantee of compatibility.