Overview
Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat application used by tens of millions of people to talk and hang out. Originally designed for gamers, it has evolved into a general-purpose community platform structured by channels and servers.
Available On
WebWindowsMacosLinuxIosAndroidMobile AppDesktop AppAPI
Key Features
Always-on Voice Channels
Screen Sharing (up to 4k)
Rich Bot Ecosystem
Developer SDK
Stages & Events
Pros
- Industry-best, ultra-low latency voice codecs
- Completely free for core features, servers, and calls
- Highly scalable roles, permissions, and security controls
Cons
- UI can feel cluttered or gamer-centric for corporate environments
- Spam and malicious link bots frequently target public servers
- Nitro billing can feel aggressive for premium customizations
Pricing Plans
FreeFREE
Free
- Unlimited voice calls
- Up to 25MB file sharing
- Unlimited text/channels
Nitro BasicPAID
$2.99/mo
- 50MB file sharing
- Custom emojis and stickers
- Nitro badge on profile
NitroPAID
$9.99/mo
- 500MB file sharing
- HD screen share streams
- 2 server boosts included
- Custom profile themes
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Quick Info
Websitediscord.com
CategoryProductivity & Collaboration
Team SizeSMB
ReleasedMay 13, 2015
Last UpdatedJune 18, 2026
Monthly Visits1.1B
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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