Discord
A group communication app with text, voice and video conversations for communities.
Sources last checked 2026-09-29 · See individual evidence
What is Discord?
Discord provides voice, video and text conversations for groups and communities. Its desktop and mobile applications let members stay involved from different devices, and its streaming features support sharing activities with friends.
Core access is free, while Nitro and Nitro Basic are optional subscriptions for enhancements such as larger uploads, customization or higher-quality streaming. It is worth evaluating for a community-oriented space, but a work-chat migration should also check moderation, membership and record-keeping needs. Optional subscription perks are not equivalent to business administration features.
Based on official product documentation ↗When to consider Discord
Typical uses based on its documented tools. Check the requirements of your own project.
- Community and interest-group conversations
- Voice chat while gaming
- Sharing live activities with friends
Strengths & considerations
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.
Plans & pricing
Listed amounts use the source currency. Check billing commitments, taxes, region and edition limits before subscribing.
Discord core
Free
Core access; premium upload, streaming and personalization perks are separate.
Checked 2026-09-29
Check official plan details ↗Nitro / Nitro Basic
See provider pricing
Optional monthly or annual subscriptions. Current regional amounts are shown in the app.
Checked 2026-09-29
Check official plan details ↗Features & capabilities
Verified capabilities may belong to different editions or optional services. Read the plan and source notes.
- Free plan
- Yes
10 other capabilities have not yet been verified
Unknown means we have no confirmed evidence for this field. It does not mean the product lacks the capability.
- Free trial
- Unknown
- Open source
- Unknown
- Self-hosted
- Unknown
- Offline
- Unknown
- API
- Unknown
- AI features
- Unknown
- Cloud
- Unknown
- Commercial use
- Unknown
- Beginner friendly
- Unknown
- Professional
- Unknown
Sources & verification
Verification applies only to the fields listed below. An unlisted feature or platform is unknown, not unsupported.
Discord — official product information ↗
Homepage describes text, voice and video chat and links Windows downloads and browser access. Other platform and pricing facts remain unverified.
Accessed 2026-09-21 · Verified 2026-09-21
Evidence fields (5)
description · feature:chat · feature:video-calls · platform:windows · platform:web
Discord — product and editorial review ↗
Downloads support communication and platforms. Official Nitro documentation explains subscriptions and regional rates; the press release confirms free access with an optional membership.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (12)
description · company · pros · cons · useCases · freePlan · platform:windows · platform:macos · platform:linux · platform:android · platform:ios · platform:web
Discord — plans and limits ↗
Downloads support communication and platforms. Official Nitro documentation explains subscriptions and regional rates; the press release confirms free access with an optional membership.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (5)
pricingModel · plan:base · plan:nitro · pros · cons
Discord — additional product documentation ↗
Downloads support communication and platforms. Official Nitro documentation explains subscriptions and regional rates; the press release confirms free access with an optional membership.
Accessed 2026-09-29 · Verified 2026-09-29
Evidence fields (6)
description · pros · cons · freePlan · plan:base · pricingModel
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