Best Discord alternatives
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Slack
Free tier
Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.
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Open-source, self-hosted team messaging platform for organizations that need data sovereignty.
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Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
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Open-source communication platform with team chat, video, and omnichannel customer engagement.
Quick comparison: Discord vs Slack
| Feature | Discord | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $7.25/user/mo |
Discord comparisons
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Slack vs Discord
Compare Slack and Discord side by side. Features, pricing, and which one fits your team.
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Microsoft Teams vs Discord
Discord is the free option; Microsoft Teams charges $4/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Discord vs Mattermost
Mattermost gives you open source and self-hosting; Discord is a managed service. Which trade-off works for you?
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Discord vs Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat gives you open source and self-hosting; Discord is a managed service. Which trade-off works for you?
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Discord vs Element
Element gives you open source and self-hosting; Discord is a managed service. Which trade-off works for you?
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Discord vs Google Chat
Discord is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
More Team Communication tools
Slack
Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.
Microsoft Teams
All-in-one communication platform with chat, video meetings, and Office 365 integration.
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Mattermost
Open-source, self-hosted team messaging platform for organizations that need data sovereignty.
Rocket.Chat
Open-source communication platform with team chat, video, and omnichannel customer engagement.
Element
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
Google Chat
Team messaging built into Google Workspace with Spaces, threads, and deep Google app integration.
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