Back to All Reviews
Communication

Discord

Voice, video, and text chat for communities

Founded:2015
Employees:600+
Free (Nitro $10/mo)
pricing model
4.6/ 5.0
G2:4.6/5
Capterra:4.7/5
Trustpilot:4.4/5
Visit Website

Key Features

Unlimited voice channels and screen sharing
Custom emoji and stickers
Bots for moderation and automation
Server roles and permissions
Go Live streaming up to 50 people
Stage channels for live events

Feature Highlights

Voice Channels

Crystal-clear voice chat with unlimited participants - just hop in, no links

Server Customization

Create channels, roles, custom emoji - build your perfect community space

Bots & Automation

1,000+ bots for moderation, music, games, webhooks, custom commands

Stage Channels

Host live events with speakers and audience - AMA sessions, podcasts, town halls

Pros

  • Completely free
  • Great voice quality
  • Custom servers
  • Perfect for communities

Cons

  • Not built for business
  • No enterprise features
  • Can be chaotic
  • Limited permissions

What Users Say

"Our developer community has 5,000 members on Discord. Free, reliable, and everyone already has it."

Mike Johnson
Developer Relations
OpenDevTools

"Voice quality crushes Zoom. We run daily standups on Discord and save $200/month vs paid tools."

Amanda Lee
Team Lead
RemoteDevs

"Bots automate everything - welcome messages, role assignments, even code deployments from chat."

Chris Martinez
Community Manager
GameStudio

✅ Best For

Communities and gaming teams

❌ Not Best For

Professional business communication

Integrations

youtube
twitch
spotify