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Discord vs Hinge

Discord logo

Discord

Software

Your place to talk and hang out

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hinge logo

Hinge

Software

Designed to be deleted

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Hinge pricing varies significantly by age and location, making costs unpredictable
  • They diverge on capability: Discord covers Voice channels, Hinge covers Profile Prompts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord and Hinge actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord and Hinge differ
AttributeDiscordHinge
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded20152012

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

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

Only in Hinge

  • Profile Prompts
  • Like and Comment
  • Most Compatible
  • Video Prompts
  • Voice Prompts
  • Standouts
  • Instagram
  • Ios support

Both cover

  • Spotify

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

Hinge

No use cases recorded yet. See the Hinge 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

Hinge

  • Pricing varies significantly by age and location, making costs unpredictable
  • Algorithm changes in 2026 added 'Vibe Check' feature that some users find intrusive
  • User base is smaller than Tinder or Bumble, limiting matches in smaller cities

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

Hinge

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 8 daily likes
    • 1 rose per week
    • Basic matches
  • Hinge+$16.99/month (varies by age)
    • Unlimited likes
    • See who liked you
    • Advanced preferences
  • HingeX$49.99/month
    • All Hinge+ features
    • Priority likes
    • Skip the line

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 Hinge if

  • You need profile prompts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want like and comment.
Hinge review

Questions people ask

Is Discord or Hinge better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and Hinge at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord or Hinge?
Discord starts at Free and Hinge at Free.
Does Discord or Hinge run on more platforms?
Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Hinge runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Discord for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 Hinge is typically brought in for.
What can Discord do that Hinge cannot?
Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing. Hinge covers Profile Prompts, Like and Comment, Most Compatible, Video Prompts. Both handle Spotify.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hinge: Is Hinge free to use?

Hinge offers a free tier with 8 daily likes and one rose per week. Premium tiers (Hinge+) start at $16-$32 per month depending on commitment length, with HingeX at $49.99 per month.

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Hinge: What does 'designed to be deleted' mean?

Hinge positions itself as focused on helping users find meaningful relationships and delete the app once they're in one, emphasizing quality matches over quantity of swipes.

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Hinge: How does Hinge match people differently than other apps?

Hinge uses the Gale-Shapley algorithm to predict mutual compatibility based on preferences and engagement patterns, not just one-sided attraction like pure swiping apps.

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Hinge: Can women message first on Hinge like on Bumble?

Yes, but Hinge's model is different: anyone can like with a comment on specific photos or prompts, and there's no time limit like Bumble's 24-hour requirement. This gives Hinge more flexible messaging initiation.

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Hinge: Does Hinge have a location limit?

Hinge shows matches within your preferred radius. The app adjusts matches based on location preferences you set during onboarding.

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