Web-based 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, Jitsi Meet and Fluxer.

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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. Element icon

    Element

     834 likes

    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.

    346 Element alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
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    Element vs Discord Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    kaspian
    8

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    40

    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.

    coffee415
    Positive
    0

    Element is an excellent alternative for highly technical users that would like to migrate away from Discord. It is not for your average user. I strongly advise against Element if you're just an average Joe using Discord. I work in the technical department, and I still find it frustrating to set up.

    3 of 20 comments
    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Element is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Element is Decentralized, Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  2. Stoat Chat icon

    Stoat Chat

     141 likes

    Instant messaging platform supporting text and voice channels, live video calls, secure screen sharing, private group chats, customizable permissions, moderation tools, bot integration, privacy-focused design, open-source development, and cross-platform use.

    77 Stoat Chat alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
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    Stoat Chat vs Discord Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Gruak
    9

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

    Top Negative Comment
    Wizzrimp
    -2

    cant make a damn invite link

    Draco18s
    Negative
    0

    Does not have good search features. Can't search for mentions by user name, search is "per channel" not "per server", does not have any search filtering (eg. has:image, before:date, from:user, etc). Notification/mute settings will still mark a server has having an @-mention if it happens in a channel you have muted and no notifications. You can't mark this notification as "seen" unless you manage to locate the channel it happened in and mark the channel as read. Which you can't do unless you unmute the channel.

    3 of 13 comments
    • Stoat Chat is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Stoat Chat is Privacy focused, Lightweight and CustomizableDiscord is not according to our users
  4. Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2122 likes

    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.

    314 Telegram alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • 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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    Telegram vs Discord Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    MrLegit
    2

    Telegram is NOT privacy focussed!

    Top Negative Comment
    Rizowski
    6

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

    Draco18s
    Negative
    0

    JFC Telegram is awful.

    • No/bad privacy focus (account is hard linked to phone number, get a new number, fuck you; phone number is automatically shared publicly and you can't turn that off without first signing in, which will automatically alert anyone who has your number in their contacts list that you created an account; Two-factor auth is essentially one-factor: it sends a Telegram message to you, or a txt to the phone number you signed up with, which is presumably the device you are using Telegram ON, someone steals your phone, fuck you)
    • No actual "servers" in the discord sense. It's all ad-hoc groups and DMs, all of which are sorted by "most recent message." While groups CAN have channels, the UI for them sucks donkey ass (someone reacted to your message? have that notification forever until you switch from channel mode to hashtag mode and back again).
    • muting a group doesn't actually keep it out of your "server list" it just shows the unread messages in gray instead of blue. You have to "archive" the group for it to actually get fucked off to the "I don't care" bin.
    • Not decentralized
    3 of 13 comments
    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryDiscord is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Telegram is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Telegram is LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
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    Zenzap

    Cloud-based platform for business chat, messaging, and task management, delivering structured communication, instant access control, integration with business tools, and business-grade security while supporting flexible workflows...

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  6. Matrix icon

    Matrix

     417 likes

    Open standard protocol enabling decentralized, encrypted instant messaging, VoIP signaling, IoT device connectivity, and persistent data management across federated servers without central control or single points of failure, bridging communication platforms.

    192 Matrix alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • WebRTC
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Cloudron
    • Java
    • Perl
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    Matrix vs Discord Comments
    somegirlfromit
    Negative
    10

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

    coffee415
    Negative
    0

    A protocol is not an alternative to Discord.

    luananeder
    Positive
    1

    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • Matrix is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Matrix is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Matrix is Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  8. Zulip icon

    Zulip

     273 likes

    Threaded group conversations combine live and asynchronous messaging, separating topics for organized collaboration, supporting open-source, cloud, and self-hosted deployments, secure communication with encryption, and multi-platform access for diverse teams.

    249 Zulip alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
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    Zulip vs Discord Comments
    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

    Top Negative Comment
    Raygen
    0

    Business oriented, Slack alternative not Discord alternative. No native voice calls, no native video calls , no screensharing, no bots or gamery customizations, etc...

    coffee415
    Negative
    0

    Zulip is a business/enterprise platform, more relevant to being an alternative to Slack and the like. Not Discord.

    3 of 15 comments
    • Zulip is Free Personal and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zulip is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Zulip is Privacy focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  9. Jitsi Meet icon

    Jitsi Meet

     292 likes

    Open-source video conferencing platform with encryption by default, up to 75 participants, live group chat, HD audio, screen and document sharing, Etherpad editing, mobile and browser support, custom deployment options, privacy-first features, and community-driven development.

    173 Jitsi Meet alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Apple Watch
    • F-Droid
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    Jitsi Meet vs Discord Comments
    brickelt963-altto
    Positive
    0

    Jitsi is a great videoconferencing software, the only thing that's a shame is the connection is only possible either via Google or Github (Microsoft). It's not even possible to create an account directly on Jitsi. Fortunately I go through Framatalk (from Framasoft). At least I know where my data is.

    • Jitsi Meet is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Jitsi Meet is a Video Calling Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Jitsi Meet is Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  10. Fluxer icon

    Fluxer

     44 likes

    Free and open-source instant messaging and VoIP platform with private DMs, group chats, markdown, file sharing, video calls, screen sharing, moderation tools, quick search, custom emojis, CSS themes, AGPLv3 self-hosting, and multi-device access.

    27 Fluxer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • Flathub
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    Fluxer vs Discord Comments
    Oli-6253
    Positive
    1

    only open-source app that has almost all the features of Discord

    • Fluxer is Freemium and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fluxer is a Video Calling Discord is a Group Chat App
    • Fluxer is Privacy focused and CustomizableDiscord is not according to our users
  11. Mattermost icon

    Mattermost

     256 likes

    Self-hosted collaboration platform featuring chat, workflow automation, voice and video calling, screen sharing, AI capabilities, broad third-party integration support, cross-platform apps, compatibility with Slack imports, and flexible deployment options for secure team communication.

    152 Mattermost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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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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    Mattermost vs Discord Comments
    coffee415
    Negative
    0

    Mattermost is an unsuitable alternative to Discord because it is another business/enterprise collaboration chat app.

    • Mattermost is Paid and ProprietaryDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Mattermost is LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  12. Spacebar icon

    Spacebar

     25 likes

    Open source group chat, voice, and video platform with self-hostable private servers, Discord compatibility, extensible plugin and theme system, end-to-end encryption, support for multiple instances, and community-driven development offering high flexibility.

    Cost / License

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Spacebar vs Discord Comments
    Wizzrimp
    0

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

    • Spacebar is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Spacebar is Privacy focused and DecentralizedDiscord is not according to our users
  13. Echoed icon

    Echoed

     24 likes

    Lightweight communication platform with unlimited channels, seamless voice and video, screen sharing, private file sharing, advanced task and calendar tools, robust privacy features, emoji and thread support, and multi-platform efficiency for gaming or team communities.

    79 Echoed alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  14. FluffyChat icon

    FluffyChat

     43 likes

    Encrypted messenger supporting multi-platform access, unlimited group and private chats, file and voice message sharing, decentralized operation, open-source code, custom themes including dark mode, advanced moderation, push notifications, and no advertisements.

    207 FluffyChat alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • Ubuntu Touch
    • F-Droid
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    FluffyChat vs Discord Comments
    Danilo Venom
    Positive
    0

    Decentralized Matrix client with Spaces support.

    • FluffyChat is Free and Open SourceDiscord is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FluffyChat is an Instant Messenger Discord is a Group Chat App
    • FluffyChat is Decentralized, Privacy focused, Security-focused and LightweightDiscord is not according to our users
  15. Cinny icon

    Cinny

     25 likes

    Matrix client supporting decentralized, secure chats with end-to-end encryption, open-source development, organized navigation for channels and DMs, minimal clutter, adaptive elegant interface, calm visuals, and continuous feature updates for private, modern messaging.

    33 Cinny alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Arch Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Linux Mobile
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12 of 149 Discord alternatives