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Discord
Your place to talk and hang out
As of 30 August 2026, Discord has a free plan and paid plans start at $4.99/month. Discord is a voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities. Softwr lists it under Entertainment. Discord is made by Discord Inc, launched in 2015, available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What Discord does
Discord is a voice, video, and text communication platform designed for creating communities. Originally built for gamers, it has evolved into a versatile platform used by study groups, businesses, communities, and friends to stay connected.
What people use it 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
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- 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
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Pricing
What Discord costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Free
Free
- Unlimited text chat
- Voice & video calls
- Screen sharing
- 10MB file uploads
- Create servers
Nitro Basic
$4.99 /mo
- 50MB file uploads
- Custom emojis anywhere
- Special Nitro badge
- Video backgrounds
Nitro
$9.99 /mo
- 500MB file uploads
- HD video streaming
- 2 Server Boosts
- Custom profiles
- Longer messages
Capabilities
Features
Voice channels
Video calls
Text channels
Screen sharing
Go Live streaming
Server organization
Role management
Moderation tools
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceCan I try Nitro before committing to a subscription?
No trial period is mentioned on Discord's Nitro pricing page.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceAre 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Discord
- Company
- Discord Inc
- Based in
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Founders
- Jason Citron, Stanislav Vishnevskiy
Timeline
Discord over time
- Funding2021-09-22$500m
Discord raises $500 million at a $15 billion valuation
Source - Funding2020-06-30$100m
Discord raises $100 million and broadens beyond gaming
Source - Funding2018-12-21$150m
Discord raises $150 million Series D
Source - Launch2018-10-11
Nitro splits into Nitro and Nitro Classic
Source - Funding2017-06-07$50m
Discord raises roughly $50 million led by Index Ventures
Source - Launch2017-01-01
Discord Nitro premium subscription launches
Source - Launch2015-05-01
Discord launches publicly
Source - Founded2012-04-01
Jason Citron founds the studio behind Discord
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