Discord
Microsoft Teams
No signals
Discord
Microsoft Teams
Discord
Microsoft Teams
Discord
Microsoft Teams
No signals
Discord
Microsoft Teams
Discord
Microsoft Teams
No signals
Discord
Microsoft Teams
No signals
Discord
No signals
Microsoft Teams
Discord
No signals
Microsoft Teams
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: Unlimited users
Storage: 5GB per user
Limits: 60-minute group call limit, No phone system, No admin tools, 5GB storage cap
Users: Up to 300 users
Storage: 10GB per user
Limits: No Office apps, No business email, No SharePoint
Users: Up to 300 users
Storage: 1TB per user
Limits: No desktop Office apps, No advanced security, Copilot $30/user extra
Users: Up to 300 users
Storage: 1TB per user
Limits: 300 webinar limit, No advanced security features
Users: Up to 300 users
Storage: 1TB per user
Limits: Phone system not included, Limited to 300 users
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Varies by M365 plan
Limits: Not standalone - requires Enterprise M365 license
| Feature | Discord | Microsoft Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| Voice Chat Low latency, good quality | ||
| Team chat and channels Core feature, search less capable than Slack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Phone system Teams Phone add-on required, $15-20/user extra | ||
| Meetings | ||
| Video conferencing Up to 300 participants on business plans | ||
| Screen sharing With annotation and control options | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Office app integration Edit Word/Excel/PPT directly in Teams | ||
| Outlook calendar integration Sync can have issues | ||
| File Sharing 8MB limit free, 500MB with Nitro | ||
| Message Search Limited compared to Slack | ||
| Community | ||
| Server Communities Complex permission system | ||
| Storage | ||
| SharePoint file storage Can make finding files confusing | ||
| OneDrive sync 1TB per user on Business plans | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Bot Integration Extensive ecosystem, requires technical setup | ||
| Third-party app integrations Fewer than Slack (2,600+ apps) | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom Emojis Server-specific unless you have Nitro | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Guest access More complex than competitors | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, has known issues | ||
| Desktop App Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Web App Full-featured browser access | ||
| Events | ||
| Webinars Business Standard+ or Teams Premium | ||
| AI | ||
| AI assistant (Copilot) $30/user/month add-on | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Only for voice/video, NOT text messages | ||
| End-to-end encryption 1:1 calls only by default | ||
| Compliance certifications HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc. | ||
| 2FA Authentication Available but phone verification has issues | ||
| Management | ||
| Admin Controls Basic, not enterprise-grade | ||
| Compatibility | ||
| Cross-platform apps Mac experience significantly worse than Windows | ||
