Is Discord or ESPN+ better?

Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and ESPN+ at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Discord or ESPN+?

Discord has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Discord and $10.99/month for ESPN+.

Does Discord or ESPN+ run on more platforms?

Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.

Can I use Discord for free?

Yes. Discord has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/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 ESPN+ is typically brought in for.

What can Discord do that ESPN+ cannot?

Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing. ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays.

Entertainment · head to head

Discord vs ESPN+

Discord

Entertainment

Your place to talk and hang out

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

ESPN+

Entertainment

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From: $10.99/month
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Only Discord has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
Each has a real cost: 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; ESPN+ pricing page not publicly accessible
They diverge on capability: Discord covers Voice channels, ESPN+ covers Live sports.
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord and ESPN+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord and ESPN+ differ
Attribute	Discord	ESPN+
Starting price	Free	$10.99/month
Pricing model	freemium	subscription
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android	Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded	2015	2018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

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 ESPN+

Live sports
Original shows
Exclusive content
Replays
Analysis
Smart TVs
Streaming devices
Account security

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 ESPN+
Running a moderated community server with roles and channelsnot ESPN+
Screen sharing and streaming gameplay to a small groupnot ESPN+

ESPN+

Sports streamingnot Discord
Live event watchingnot Discord

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

ESPN+

Pricing page not publicly accessible

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

ESPN+

$10.99/month

ESPN+$10.99/month
- Live sports
- Exclusive content
- Original shows
Bundle$13.99/month
- ESPN+
- Disney+
- Hulu

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 ESPN+ if

You need live sports.
You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
You also want original shows.

ESPN+ review

Questions people ask

Is Discord or ESPN+ better?: Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and ESPN+ at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord or ESPN+?: Discord has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Discord and $10.99/month for ESPN+.
Does Discord or ESPN+ run on more platforms?: Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
Can I use Discord for free?: Yes. Discord has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/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 ESPN+ is typically brought in for.
What can Discord do that ESPN+ cannot?: Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing. ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Discord: What is the price difference between Discord's free tier and Nitro subscriptions?

Discord's core service is free. Nitro Basic costs $2.99/month, and the full Nitro subscription costs $9.99/month. Both are recurring monthly charges with pricing that varies by region.

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ESPN+: How much does ESPN+ cost?

ESPN+ pricing information is not publicly accessible through standard browsing. Users must navigate the ESPN+ application or account page to view current subscription rates.

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Discord: Can I try Nitro before committing to a subscription?

No trial period is mentioned on Discord's Nitro pricing page.

Source

Discord: What is included with the full Nitro subscription that is not in Nitro Basic?

Full Nitro includes Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition, custom profiles, 500MB file uploads (vs 50MB in Basic), HD video streaming, color app themes, 2 server boosts, and 3 friend passes to share Nitro benefits. Both tiers allow custom emoji anywhere.

Source

Discord: What happens to my Discord account if I cancel Nitro?

The pricing page does not specify what happens after cancellation. You would retain your Discord account but lose Nitro-exclusive features.

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Discord: Are there any differences in regional pricing or currency accepted?

Pricing varies by country and region. Users can check their localized rates in User Settings. Multiple payment methods are accepted.

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Discord vs ESPN+

Discord

ESPN+

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Discord

Only in ESPN+

What people use each for

Discord

ESPN+

Where each one falls short

Discord

ESPN+

Pricing, plan by plan

Discord

ESPN+

Which should you pick?

Choose Discord if

Choose ESPN+ if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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