Online Discord Alternatives

There are many alternatives to Discord as a web app if you are looking for a replacement. The best Online alternative is Element. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Element or Stoat Chat. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Discord and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Discord are Matrix, Zulip, Wire and Mattermost.

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Discord alternatives are mainly Group Chat Apps, but if you're looking for Video Calling Apps or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Online, iPhone, Chrome OS, Self-Hosted, Open Source, Screen Sharing and Windows Phone. 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. Element icon

    Element

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    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    301 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
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    Comment summary: Element is praised for being decentralized, secure, and user-hostable, but criticized for its user experience and lack of robust voice features compared to Discord. Users appreciate its federated nature and encryption but find the platform lacking in ease of use and speed. Voice features and channels are noticeably missing, limiting its capabilities for seamless voice communication. While there are positive remarks on privacy and open-source benefits, many view it as a work in progress.
    Top Positive Comment
    kaspian
    6

    Much better, no censorship, decentralized and End to end encryped!

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    37

    Voice features are just lacking too far behind or practically non existent compared to discord. No channels, no audio wizards setup or even basic settings like volume control or open mic threshold settings, no push to talk. It's very very barebones. If it were to have Mumbe's voice features instead of Jitsi's it would be a discord killer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    brickelt963-altto
    Positive
    0

    The advantage of Element for me is that it's open source. I really appreciate the fact that it's a flexible solution that isn't polluted by foreign investment and the profit rationale that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Discord. Especially since I've seen documentaries showing financial relations with Chinese companies already well known for their government ties. I also like Revolt, which deserves to develop even further to reach its closest equivalent.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Element is a great Discord alternative.

    • Element is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Discord.

    • Element is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Discord.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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    Stoat Chat

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    Stoat (previously Revolt) is a chat platform that puts users first. With text & voice channels, video calling, screen sharing, permissions, mod tools, bots & more. Join any community or build one just the way you like it. It also respects your privacy.

    46 Stoat Chat alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Rust
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • GitHub
    User settings page, on "Appearance" tab
     
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    Comment summary: Stoat Chat is praised for its familiar UI, making it easy for Discord users to transition. The platform is appreciated for being open-source, offering better privacy, and having free features akin to Discord's Nitro. However, users express concerns over the lack of end-to-end encryption in DMs, a less flexible role system, and issues with media quality. Some find the absence of mobile apps and federation limiting, while others prefer Stoat Chat's relaxed guidelines and self-hosting capability.
    Top Positive Comment
    Gruak
    9

    Revolt has much better privacy policy, is open source, and therefore much more trustworthy.

    Top Negative Comment
    Wizzrimp
    -1

    cant make a damn invite link

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Looks and feels like Discord to use, plus being FOSS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Stoat Chat is a great Discord alternative.

    • Stoat Chat is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Stoat Chat is Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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    Telegram

     2075 likes
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    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    285 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
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    Comments about Telegram as an Alternative to Discord
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    5

    Telegram DOES HAVE voice chat. It has no premium features, it's all free. Plus stickers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Rizowski
    5

    Telegram is more akin to whatsapp than discord. Discord would be closer to mumble, teamspeak or ventrilo.

    Eric Badunov
    Positive
    0

    Love the safety it provides. Fast mobile app too. Can recommend!

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    • Some users think Telegram is a great Discord alternative, some don't.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryDiscord is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram is Lightweight, Privacy focused and Security-focusedDiscord is not according to our users
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    Matrix

     380 likes
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    Matrix defines a set of open APIs for decentralised communication, suitable for securely publishing, persisting and subscribing to data over a global open federation of servers with no single point of control.

    165 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
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    Comments about Matrix as an Alternative to Discord
    somegirlfromit
    Negative
    7

    Matrix.org is a transport protocol. Discord is chat software. Matrix is no more software than Discord is a protocol.

    brickelt963-altto
    Positive
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    The advantage of Element for me is that it's open source. I really appreciate the fact that it's a flexible solution that isn't polluted by foreign investment and the profit rationale that is becoming increasingly prevalent in Discord. Especially since I've seen documentaries showing financial relations with Chinese companies already well known for their government ties. It's like creating a Discord ‘server’ with rooms from lots of different places ^^.

    luananeder
    Positive
    0

    The protocol has the potential to be a good Discord alternative.

    Issue is the clients are almost all awful, which makes the UX horrible. So not a feasible alternative, at least not until a good app appears.

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    • Most users think Matrix is a great Discord alternative.

    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Matrix is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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    Zulip

     264 likes
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    Zulip is the only modern team chat app that is designed for both live and asynchronous conversations. Zulip topics create a separate space for each discussion, so different conversations will never get in each other's way.

    221 Zulip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Zulip as an Alternative to Discord
    Top Positive Comment
    Geobomatic
    1

    Zulip approach instant messaging in an innovative way, a hybrid between pure IM and old fashioned forum. It helps keeping the messages organized and not jumble around many discussion in the same flow

    samia_
    Positive
    0

    A place within the channel where you can have conversations organized by topic.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TommyPec
    Positive
    1

    Zulip is much better than Discord for code-oriented support and chat. Its mixed approach (IM / Threaded chat) makes it invaluable for our organization to discuss about code reviews, features, etc.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Zulip is a great Discord alternative.

    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zulip is Privacy focusedDiscord is not according to our users
  8. Wire icon

    Wire

     312 likes
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    Wire is the most secure collaboration platform featuring messenger, voice, video, conference calls, file-sharing, and external collaboration –all protected by the most secure end-to-end-encryption.

    281 Wire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    luananeder
    Negative
    1

    Does not seem to have anything similar to discord’s ‘servers’

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    • Most users think Wire is a great Discord alternative.

    • Wire is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Wire is Security-focused and Privacy focusedDiscord is not according to our users
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    Mattermost

     253 likes
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    Mattermost is a secure, open source platform for communication, collaboration, and workflow orchestration across tools and teams.

    130 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mattermost is a great Discord alternative.

    • Mattermost is the most popular commercial alternative to Discord.

    • Mattermost is Paid and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mattermost is LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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    Zoom

     157 likes
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    Provides video conferencing with high-quality video and screen sharing, supporting up to 100 participants, real-time whiteboard collaboration, group messaging, and VoIP. Compatible across devices including smartphones and PCs, offering flexibility for remote meetings.

    230 Zoom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Apple TV
    • Android TV
    • Apple Car Play
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Zoom as an Alternative to Discord
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    ping issues and not enough good

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Zoom is a great Discord alternative, some don't.

    • Zoom is Freemium and ProprietaryDiscord is also Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Spacebar icon

    Spacebar

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    Spacebar a free open source self-hostable chat, voice and video discord-compatible platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Spacebar as an Alternative to Discord
    Wizzrimp
    0

    Still in development, it wont let me make a new "guild" or add friends

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Spacebar is a great Discord alternative.

    • Spacebar is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spacebar is Privacy focusedDiscord is not according to our users
  14. Messenger icon

    Messenger

     231 likes
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    Provides comprehensive communication features including group video calls, voice calls, fast messaging, photo sharing, and location mapping. Access through mobile and web platforms with real-time notifications, ensuring seamless interactions using multimedia tools.

    196 Messenger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Auto
    • Android Wear
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    rh404
    Negative
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    Group chats are not synonymous with a discord server. I dislike most things on this list because they don't have core server functionality and are just chat apps.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Messenger is Free and ProprietaryDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
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