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Discord vs Quora

Discord logo

Discord

Gaming

Your place to talk and hang out

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quora logo

Quora

Dating & Social

A place to share knowledge and better understand the world

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Discord covers Voice channels, Quora covers Questions and Answers.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord and Quora actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord and Quora differ
AttributeDiscordQuora
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
CategoryGamingDating & Social
Founded20152009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Quora

  • Questions and Answers
  • Spaces
  • Upvoting
  • Follow Topics
  • Credentials
  • Poe AI
  • 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 Quora
  • Running a moderated community server with roles and channelsnot Quora
  • Screen sharing and streaming gameplay to a small groupnot Quora

Quora

No use cases recorded yet. See the Quora 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

Quora

Nothing recorded yet. See the Quora 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

Quora

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ask Questions
    • Answer Questions
    • Follow Topics
  • Quora+$5/month
    • No Ads
    • Access Paywalled Content
    • Support Creators

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 Quora if

  • You need questions and answers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spaces.
Quora review

Questions people ask

Is Discord or Quora better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and Quora at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord or Quora?
Discord starts at Free and Quora at Free.
Does Discord or Quora run on more platforms?
Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Quora 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 Quora is typically brought in for.
What can Discord do that Quora cannot?
Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing. Quora covers Questions and Answers, Spaces, Upvoting, Follow Topics.
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