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Discord vs Vyond

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Discord

Entertainment

Your place to talk and hang out

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vyond logo

Vyond

Video Production

Real value, real results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Vyond starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Discord and Vyond actually diverge.

Attributes where Discord and Vyond differ
AttributeDiscordVyond
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryEntertainmentVideo Production
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Vyond

Nothing recorded that Discord does not also cover.

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

Vyond

  • Sales enablement videos - Help sales teams engage prospects effectivelynot Discord
  • Employee training and onboarding - Create engaging internal learning contentnot Discord
  • Marketing communications - Produce engaging videos for audiencesnot Discord
  • HR internal announcements - Share company updates with workforcenot Discord
  • Compliance training - Make mandatory training more effective and engagingnot 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

Vyond

  • Starter plan at $699 per year caps monthly video downloads at 100 and max video duration at 25 minutes
  • Annual billing is required to reach the listed monthly rates ($58 to $167 per month)
  • Even the Agency tier caps monthly AI credits per user at 400,000 rather than being unlimited

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

Vyond

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Vyond review.

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 Vyond if

Nothing in the data separates Vyond from Discord on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Vyond review

Questions people ask

Is Discord or Vyond better?
Neither clearly leads. Discord starts at Free and Vyond at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discord or Vyond?
Discord has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Discord and On request for Vyond.
Does Discord or Vyond run on more platforms?
Discord runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android. Vyond runs on Web.
Can I use Discord for free?
Yes. Discord has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vyond starts at On request.
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 Vyond is typically brought in for.
What can Discord do that Vyond cannot?
Discord covers Voice channels, Video calls, Text channels, Screen sharing.

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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Vyond: What are the credit limits for each plan?

10,000 credits per user, per month (Starter plan), 20,000 credits per user, per month (Professional plan), Virtually unlimited credits (Enterprise & Agency plans)

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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.

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Vyond: What are the video duration limits?

Maximum video duration: 25 minutes (Starter), 40 minutes (Professional), 90 minutes (Enterprise/Agency)

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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.

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Vyond: How many videos can I download per month?

Maximum video downloads: 100/month (Starter), 200/month (Professional), unlimited (Enterprise/Agency)

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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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Vyond: What is the pricing for each tier?

Starter: $58/month (annual) or $99/month (monthly). Professional: $100/month (annual) or $199/month (monthly). Enterprise & Agency: Contact sales for multi-seat pricing; no monthly option available.

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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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