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Discord vs EliteSingles

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Discord

Software

Your place to talk and hang out

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
EliteSingles logo

EliteSingles

Software

Intelligent matchmaking for educated singles

From
$31.95/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Discord has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Discord covers Voice channels, EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord and EliteSingles actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord and EliteSingles differ
AttributeDiscordEliteSingles
Starting priceFree$31.95/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20152008

Identical on both: 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

  • Voice channels
  • Video calls
  • Text channels
  • Screen sharing
  • Go Live streaming
  • Server organization
  • Role management
  • Moderation tools

Only in EliteSingles

  • Personality Assessment
  • Smart Matching
  • Daily Matches
  • Profile Verification
  • Have You Met
  • Wildcard Matches
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Discord

  • Text, voice and video chat for communities and gaming groupsnot EliteSingles
  • Running a moderated community server with roles and channelsnot EliteSingles
  • Screen sharing and streaming gameplay to a small groupnot EliteSingles

EliteSingles

No use cases recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Where each one falls short

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

Discord

  • File upload size is tied to subscription: Nitro Basic at $2.99 a month raises it to 50MB and Nitro at $9.99 a month to 500MB
  • HD video streaming requires the full Nitro subscription
  • Custom emoji use across servers, custom profiles and per server profiles are full Nitro only
  • Server boosts are bundled only with full Nitro, at two boosts plus a discount on extras
  • Nitro Basic explicitly excludes several Nitro perks including Xbox Game Pass access and custom video backgrounds

EliteSingles

Nothing recorded yet. See the EliteSingles review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Discord

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited text chat
    • Voice & video calls
    • Screen sharing
  • Nitro Basic$4.99/month
    • 50MB file uploads
    • Custom emojis anywhere
    • Special Nitro badge
  • Nitro$9.99/month
    • 500MB file uploads
    • HD video streaming
    • 2 Server Boosts

EliteSingles

$31.95/month
  • Premium Light$44.95/month
    • Unlimited Messaging
    • See All Photos
    • View Visitors
  • Premium Classic$31.95/month
    • All Light Features
    • Read Receipts

Which should you pick?

Choose Discord if

  • You need voice channels.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android.
  • You also want video calls.
Discord review

Choose EliteSingles if

  • You need personality assessment.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want smart matching.
EliteSingles review

Questions people ask

Is Discord or EliteSingles better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and EliteSingles at $31.95/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord or EliteSingles?
Discord has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Discord and $31.95/month for EliteSingles.
Does Discord or EliteSingles run on more platforms?
Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. EliteSingles runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Discord for free?
Yes. Discord has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EliteSingles starts at $31.95/month.
What is Discord best used for?
Discord is most often used for text, voice and video chat for communities and gaming groups, running a moderated community server with roles and channels, screen sharing and streaming gameplay to a small group. Of those, text, voice and video chat for communities and gaming groups and running a moderated community server with roles and channels are not what EliteSingles is typically brought in for.
What can Discord do that EliteSingles cannot?
Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing. EliteSingles covers Personality Assessment, Smart Matching, Daily Matches, Profile Verification.
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