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Discord vs Slack 2026
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Quick Verdict
Discord and Slack are closely matched with similar ratings (4.6 vs 4.6). Discord is more affordable at $0/mo vs $7.25/user/mo. Both are strong options in the Team Communication category. Choose based on your specific needs, team size, and feature priorities.
Discord
Starting Price
$0/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
200
Mobile App
Yes
Slack
Starting Price
$7.25/user/mo
Free Tier
Available
Overall Rating
4.6/ 5.0
Integrations
2400
Mobile App
Yes
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Discord | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| voice chat | — | |
| video chat | — | |
| screen sharing | ||
| text channels | — | |
| file sharing | ||
| bots | — | |
| server organization | — | |
| mobile app | — | |
| channels | — | |
| direct messages | — | |
| video calls | — | basic |
| search | — | 10k_messages_free |
| app integrations | — | |
| workflows | — |
Best For
Discord
- Gaming communities and streamers
- Remote teams wanting casual communication
- Communities needing voice + text + video
Slack
- Teams wanting focused team chat and collaboration
- Organizations with distributed/remote teams
- Companies needing extensive app integrations
Limitations
Discord
- Not designed for enterprise use
- Limited project management features
- Can be distracting for focused work
Slack
- Can become expensive for large teams
- Video calling not as robust as dedicated tools
- Message history limited on free plan