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Slack vs Discord
Slack is the workplace default. Discord started as a gaming voice tool and has matured into the default platform for communities and creator audiences.
They look similar, but they're shaped for different work. The wrong choice creates daily friction.
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Pricing comparison
| Tool | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Slack Pro | $8.75/user/mo | Unlimited history, SCIM on Business+. |
| Discord | $0 | Free unlimited chat and voice. Nitro ($9.99/mo) is per-user, optional. |
Who should switch
- ✓Communities, open source projects, creators, and educational programs — Discord wins clearly.
- ✓Voice-first teams (Discord's voice quality is excellent).
- ✓Bootstrappers under 10 people who can't justify Slack Pro.
Who should not switch
- ·Anyone needing SOC2, HIPAA, or audit logs on the free tier.
- ·Sales/RevOps teams plugged into Salesforce, HubSpot, and Linear via Slack.
- ·Companies with formal records-retention requirements.
Savings math
- Slack Pro for 25 people: $218.75/mo = $2,625/yr.
- Discord for the same team: $0/yr.
- Annual savings: $2,625/yr (100%) — at the cost of workplace compliance features.
Caveats
- !Discord threads exist but aren't culturally adopted the way Slack threads are.
- !Search in Discord is weaker than Slack's.
- !Customers expect Slack Connect for shared channels — Discord has no real equivalent.
Final verdict
If you're a community or creator, Discord. If you're a company selling software to other companies, Slack — even with the price.
Pricing checked June 15, 2026. We re-verify every comparison page on a rolling basis.
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