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Discord Nitro vs Reddit

Discord Nitro logo

Discord Nitro

Software

Upgrade your Discord experience

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Reddit logo

Reddit

Software

The front page of the internet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Discord Nitro pricing varies by country - not a single global price; Reddit an ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • They diverge on capability: Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, Reddit covers Subreddits.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord Nitro and Reddit actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord Nitro and Reddit differ
AttributeDiscord NitroReddit
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20152005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Discord Nitro

  • Enhanced file sharing
  • HD video streaming
  • Custom emojis
  • Server boosts
  • Animated avatars
  • Custom video backgrounds
  • Higher quality streaming
  • Priority support

Only in Reddit

  • Subreddits
  • Upvoting/Downvoting
  • Comments
  • Awards
  • AMAs
  • Reddit Talk
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Discord Nitro

  • Removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in serversnot Reddit
  • Custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorationsnot Reddit
  • Boosting servers to unlock server-wide perksnot Reddit
  • HD video streaming and higher-quality screen sharenot Reddit
  • Bundled perks such as Xbox Game Pass access on the full Nitro tiernot Reddit

Reddit

  • Following topic-based communities and discussion threadsnot Discord Nitro
  • Posting questions and getting answers from a subredditnot Discord Nitro
  • Ad-free browsing and community perks through Reddit Premiumnot Discord Nitro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Discord Nitro

  • Pricing varies by country - not a single global price
  • Nitro Basic is feature-limited versus full Nitro (e.g. 50MB vs 500MB upload cap)
  • Bundled perks (e.g. Xbox Game Pass) are partner-dependent and subject to change or discontinuation
  • Server-boost perks only benefit servers the user actively boosts

Reddit

  • An ads-free experience requires the paid Reddit Premium upgrade
  • Premium avatar gear, r/lounge access and custom app icons are locked to Reddit Premium
  • Some communities require a minimum amount of karma before you can post or comment
  • Premium subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the subscription ends
  • The iOS app requires iOS 16.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

Discord Nitro

Free
  • Nitro Basic$2.99/month
    • 50MB upload limit
    • Custom emoji in chat
  • Nitro$9.99/month
    • 500MB upload limit
    • HD video streaming
    • Server boosts

Reddit

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browsing
    • Posting
    • Commenting
  • Reddit Premium$5.99/month
    • No Ads
    • Premium Awards
    • Exclusive Subreddit

Which should you pick?

Choose Discord Nitro if

  • You need enhanced file sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want hd video streaming.
Discord Nitro review

Choose Reddit if

  • You need subreddits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want upvoting/downvoting.
Reddit review

Questions people ask

Is Discord Nitro or Reddit better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord Nitro starts at Free and Reddit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord Nitro or Reddit?
Discord Nitro starts at Free and Reddit at Free.
Does Discord Nitro or Reddit run on more platforms?
Discord Nitro runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android. Reddit runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Discord Nitro for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Discord Nitro best used for?
Discord Nitro is most often used for removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers, custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations, boosting servers to unlock server-wide perks, hd video streaming and higher-quality screen share. Of those, removing upload-size limits for sharing large files in servers and custom and animated emoji, profile banners and avatar decorations are not what Reddit is typically brought in for.
What can Discord Nitro do that Reddit cannot?
Discord Nitro covers Enhanced file sharing, HD video streaming, Custom emojis, Server boosts. Reddit covers Subreddits, Upvoting/Downvoting, Comments, Awards. Both handle Web support, Ios support.
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