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Which Chat App is better, Slack or Discord?

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Slack and Discord are both channel-based messaging tools designed for teams. In both apps, you can communicate through direct messaging, private groups, and chat rooms.

Many similarities between Slack and Discord can make it difficult to choose between them. Both offer free and paid plans, have video chat and voice chat options, and allow users to share files. Naturally, both apps are a great fit for small, medium, and large teams alike.

Slack and Discord use a freemium pricing model that lets users choose between a free plan or a more advanced option with extra features.

  • Slack offers four paid pricing plans: Slack Free, Slack Standard, Slack Plus, and Slack Enterprise Grid.
  • Discord offers three pricing plans: Discord Free, Discord Nitro, and Discord Classic.

Discord Free currently has more capabilities than Slack Free. If you have a small team, Discord is the most cost-effective option for you.

Slack’s biggest strength is its simplicity. Its interface is clean and easy to use, making it perfect for people who struggle to acclimate to new software. Discord has two themes: light and dark. However, you can download Discord bots that will let you further customize the platform with different fonts, colors, and themes.


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Slack’s voice calling features depend on your plan. On Slack Free, you can have one-on-one voice calls. With paid plans, you can have up to 15 users simultaneously. Voice calls are the bread and butter of Discord. With Discord Free, you can include up to 15 users in your...