Discord
Google Meet
No signals
Discord
Google Meet
Discord
Google Meet
Discord
Google Meet
No signals
Discord
Google Meet
Discord
Google Meet
No signals
Discord
Google Meet
No signals
Discord
No signals
Google Meet
Users: Unlimited
Storage: 8MB file upload limit
Limits: 8MB upload limit, 720p/30fps streaming max, No animated avatar/banner, Can't use custom emojis globally
Users: 1 user
Storage: 50MB file upload
Limits: No animated avatar/banner, No HD streaming, No server boosts, Can't join 200 servers
Users: 1 user
Storage: 500MB file upload
Limits: Boosting servers beyond the 2 included costs extra, Premium features feel limited for the price
Users: 1 boost
Storage: N/A
Limits: Boosting only benefits one server, Benefits are marginal for individual users, Considered overpriced by many
Users: 100 participants
Storage: None (no recording)
Limits: 60-minute limit, No recording, No advanced features, No admin controls
Users: 100 participants
Storage: 30GB per user (Workspace storage)
Limits: 100 participant limit, No breakout rooms, Basic support
Users: 150 participants
Storage: 2TB per user
Limits: 150 participant limit, No webinar features
Users: 500 participants
Storage: 5TB per user
Limits: No live streaming, Some Enterprise features unavailable
Users: 1000 participants
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Custom pricing only
| Feature | Discord | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| Voice Chat Low latency, good quality | ||
| Video Calls Up to 25 people in server, quality varies | ||
| Screen Sharing Limited to 720p/30fps on free, 4K/60fps on Nitro | ||
| Text Messaging Not end-to-end encrypted | ||
| Persistent in-call chat Chat disappears after meeting | ||
| Core | ||
| Video conferencing Up to 1000 participants on Enterprise | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Screen sharing Can cause browser freezing | ||
| Breakout rooms Business Standard+ only, basic compared to Zoom | ||
| Whiteboard Basic compared to Zoom/Miro | ||
| Remote screen control Not available - major Zoom advantage | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based (no download) Key advantage - works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge | ||
| Virtual backgrounds Available on free tier | ||
| Storage | ||
| Recording Paid plans only, saves to Drive | ||
| Community | ||
| Server Communities Complex permission system | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Bot Integration Extensive ecosystem, requires technical setup | ||
| Google Calendar integration Seamless one-click joining | ||
| Gmail integration Start meetings from email | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Polls and Q&A Business Standard+ only | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom Emojis Server-specific unless you have Nitro | ||
| Productivity | ||
| File Sharing 8MB limit free, 500MB with Nitro | ||
| Message Search Limited compared to Slack | ||
| Audio | ||
| Noise cancellation Paid plans only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, has known issues | ||
| Desktop App Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Web App Full-featured browser access | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Live captions Available on free tier | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Only for voice/video, NOT text messages | ||
| 2FA Authentication Available but phone verification has issues | ||
| Management | ||
| Admin Controls Basic, not enterprise-grade | ||
