Discord alternatives

Discord: Voice, video and text chat for communities, gamers and groups of friends.

Discord is free and great for communities, but businesses and privacy-minded groups often want more control. These chat apps are open source, encrypted or made for work.

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6 alternatives to Discord

  1. Element logo

    Element

    Element runs on Matrix, an open protocol, and encrypts chats. You can host your own server.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United Kingdom
    Visit website
  3. Zulip logo

    Zulip

    Zulip is open source and organizes chat by topic.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
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  4. Mattermost logo

    Mattermost

    Mattermost is open-source team chat you can self-host.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in United States
    Visit website
  5. Rocket.Chat logo

    Rocket.Chat

    Rocket.Chat is open source and self-hostable.

    • Freemium
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • Made in Brazil
    Visit website
  6. Telegram logo

    Telegram

    Telegram handles very large groups and channels, with bots for automation.

    • Free
    • Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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Discord alternatives compared

Product Pricing Platforms Made in
Element Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United Kingdom
Slack Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Zulip Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Mattermost Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android United States
Rocket.Chat Freemium Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Brazil
Telegram Free Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android –

Discord alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Discord?

Popular alternatives to Discord are Element, Slack and Zulip. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to Discord?

Yes. Telegram is free to use. Element, Slack and Zulip have a free plan.

Which Discord alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

Element, Slack, Zulip and Mattermost have apps for both iPhone and Android.

Is there a European alternative to Discord?

Yes. Element (United Kingdom) is made in Europe.

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