Discord is a voice, video, and text communication platform for communities and friend groups.
Discord is a communication platform that lets users organize servers, channels, direct messages, voice calls, and video chat for gaming communities and interest groups. The service runs on desktop, mobile, and console clients and supports community moderation, custom emoji, and integrated activities.
Discord positions the product around persistent group spaces where members can talk, stream, and coordinate before, during, and after play. Official product pages describe servers, voice channels, screen sharing, and cross-platform access as core capabilities for social gaming and broader community use.
| Attribute | Community Chat Platform | Signal Messenger | Telegram Messenger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 | 2013 | |
| Sells To | Consumers, Enterprise | Individuals | B2C, Individuals | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, Software, Transactional | Donations | Advertising, Subscription | |
| Ownership | Venture-backed | Nonprofit | Private |
Provider
Founded 2012
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 2018
Sells To Individuals
Pricing Model Donations
Ownership Nonprofit
Provider
Founded 2013
Sells To B2C, Individuals
Pricing Model Advertising, Subscription
Ownership Private
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