Discord Alternatives

Discord is described as 'A versatile platform for text and voice communication, featuring topic-specific channels, customizable moderation, and smooth low latency interactions' and is a leading Video Calling app in the social & communications category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Discord for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Linux apps. The best Discord alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Mumble. Other great apps like Discord are Signal, Telegram, TeamSpeak and Matrix.

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Discord alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Video Calling Apps or Instant Messengers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online, iPhone, Chrome OS, Open Source, Screen Sharing, Self-Hosted + Open Source and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Discord.
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  1. GameVox icon

    GameVox

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    GameVox is a voice, video, and text chat platform for gaming communities, built by LightSpeed Gaming — a small, independent company with well over a decade of experience in voice communication and game server hosting. Self-funded. No investors, no ads, no data sales.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • SteamOS
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    GameVox vs Discord Comments
    coffee415
    Positive
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    Disclaimer: I work for GameVox.

    Before I became a part of the GameVox team, I was your average user, browsing for Discord alternatives early March 2026. I searched far and wide, many of the names in this alternatives list came up. One of them was GameVox. The other popular choice had unstable servers and I barely got the app to work. So, I chose GameVox. Besides how stable GameVox was compared to the other choice, even though it had its rough edges, the company policies align with my ethics.

    "Your server, your rules". That's what got me.

    The developer is attentive and he interacts with the userbase. I became passionate about the project and ended up becoming a part of the team. Plus, it's not built on Electron, which is a big win in my book! GameVox has become much more stable ever since I signed up.

    That is why I think GameVox is a great alternative to Discord.

    adamshumpisxxx
    Positive
    1

    Best "Discord" alternative that exists. Has a self-hosted option. E2EE being implemented soon. Great pricing options for those so inclined. They call it a BETA but the product is ready to go. Used to be an OG GameVox user back in the early 2010's before Discord existed. The current implementation is miles better.

    Currently deploying my own self-hosted server on a RPi5 in a week. Can't wait to get started. The only alternative to Discord with a "What We Believe" section I can fully get behind. Features are great. Program runs very fast and light. No bloat. Not Electron-based slop. Low bandwidth. Safe. Secure. What more can we ask for?! Open source for open audits? Maybe someday...? You never know. There has to be a will before there is a way. TRY IT NOW!

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Ease of use, excellent support.

    • GameVox is Freemium and ProprietaryDiscord is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • GameVox is Privacy focusedDiscord is not according to our users
  2. Plexcord icon

    Plexcord

     1 like

    Plexcord is a powerful, lightweight Discord client modification that enhances your Discord experience with 300+ built-in plugins, custom themes, and privacy focused features.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. Recline.social icon

    Recline.social

     2 likes

    Private community chat with end-to-end encrypted channels and DMs, WebRTC calls, and signup without an email address or phone number.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    Main page after registration
     
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    Circle.so

    Branded platform combining customizable community spaces, event scheduling, course management with video hosting, interactive discussions, AI moderation, member directories, gamified engagement, payment processing, advanced analy...

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  6. XChat icon

    XChat

     7 likes

    Chat with anyone on X in a private, focused space built for conversation. No ads. No tracking. Fully end-to-end encrypted.

    61 XChat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. ONCE Campfire icon

    ONCE Campfire

     2 likes

    Campfire is an installable, self-hosted group chat system. Easily invite people. Make rooms. @mentions, DMs, and mobile support. The basics done right. And since you get the code and host it yourself, you can customize it however you’d like for your own use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • DigitalOcean
    • Self-Hosted
    • Amazon Web Services
    • Docker
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  9. Ventrilo icon

    Ventrilo

     41 likes

    Ventrilo is a real-time voice chat software for group communications with surround sound support.

    38 Ventrilo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Windows - Traditional / Default mode
     
  10. Adapt Chat icon

    Adapt Chat

     3 likes

    Open source encrypted group-chat platform focused on privacy and efficiency, featuring Rust-based backend for speed, customizable interface, minimal data collection, real-time messaging, community-driven improvements, and ergonomic design for various use cases.

    Cost / License

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Adapt client homepage
     
  11. Steam Chat icon

    Steam Chat

     8 likes

    Offers real-time chat with friends, supports group messaging, organizes contacts by favorites and categories, enables media sharing with GIFs and videos, provides customizable notifications, allows invite links, and is accessible on desktop or mobile for gaming sessions.

    58 Steam Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Steam Chat vs Discord Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's not an alternative to Discord. It doesn't have all the features Discord has.

    • Steam Chat is Free and ProprietaryDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Colibri Social icon

    Colibri Social

     4 likes

    Colibri is an open source chat platform built on the AT protocol for communities big and small. It gives you the ability to create communities, manage members, and communicate through text, voice, and forum channels, all while maintaining true ownership of your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Colibri Social screenshot 1
     
  14. Ano icon

    Ano

     3 likes

    Team chat platform with AI coworker in every channel, supporting commands, code generation, and direct in-chat results. Offers familiar channels, threads, DMs, web-based access, automation, real-time collaboration, secure workflows, and reduced tool switching.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
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  15. Modular.im icon

    Modular.im

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    Awesome hosting for Matrix chat and integrations - built on the Matrix open ecosystem for secure, decentralised communication, by the creators of Matrix.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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