DiscordvsSlack
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Discord
- Customer support uses bots, ignores real issues(9/10)
Slack
- Customer support is slow and stringent with bureaucratic policies(7/10)
Discord
- Accounts banned by AI without explanation or appeal(10/10)
- Phone verification blocks legitimate users(7/10)
Slack
- Slack outages: messages not sending and Slack not loading(8/10)
- Slack notifications not working or delayed(6/10)
Discord
- 2025 UI redesign universally hated(8/10)
- Reporting harassment is useless(8/10)
Slack
- Notification overload destroys focus and productivity(8/10)
- Slack search can't find old messages(7/10)
- Slack threads get lost and conversations become chaotic(6/10)
Discord
- Privacy concerns - PC scanning and data collection(8/10)
- Data breaches and security incidents(9/10)
Slack
- Is Slack secure? No end-to-end encryption(8/10)
Discord
- Server boosts are expensive with minimal benefit(6/10)
Slack
- Free plan deletes messages after 90 days, permanently after 1 year(9/10)
- Enterprise Grid is effectively a one-way upgrade(8/10)
- Slack raised Business+ price 20% in 2025 (now $15/user)(7/10)
- Best Slack AI features locked behind Business+(6/10)
Discord
- Mobile app glitches and crashes(6/10)
Slack
No signals
Discord
- Complex and overwhelming for beginners(5/10)
Slack
No signals
Discord
No signals
Slack
- Why is Slack using so much memory?(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Discord
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
Slack
Limits: No group huddles, 10-app limit, no SSO, no unlimited history
Limits: Slackbot only as a trial; no AI recaps/translations; per Slack's help center, SSO/SCIM on Pro require a connected Salesforce org
Limits: No enterprise search, no EKM, single workspace
Limits: Annual contract; licensing guides describe no downgrade path after an Enterprise Grid migration
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Discord | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | ||
| Voice Chat Low latency, good quality | ||
| Real-time messaging Channels, DMs, threads | ||
| Video Calls Up to 25 people in server, quality varies | ||
| Video calls Huddles: 1:1 on Free, group huddles on paid plans | ||
| Screen Sharing Limited to 720p/30fps on free, 4K/60fps on Nitro | ||
| Text Messaging Not end-to-end encrypted | ||
| Data | ||
| Message history Free: 90 days visible, 1 year then deleted. Paid: Unlimited | ||
| Data export Business+ and above for compliance exports | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Third-party integrations 2,600+ apps. Free plan limited to 10 apps | ||
| Bot Integration Extensive ecosystem, requires technical setup | ||
| Community | ||
| Server Communities Complex permission system | ||
| Security | ||
| SSO/SAML Listed on Pro and above (Pro requires a connected Salesforce org) | ||
| End-to-end encryption Not available. EKM (customer-managed keys) is an Enterprise+ add-on | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Only for voice/video, NOT text messages | ||
| 2FA Authentication Available but phone verification has issues | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom Emojis Server-specific unless you have Nitro | ||
| AI | ||
| Slack AI Basic AI on Free/Pro; advanced AI and Slackbot on Business+ and up. Standalone add-on discontinued in 2025 | ||
| Productivity | ||
| File Sharing 8MB limit free, 500MB with Nitro | ||
| Message Search Limited compared to Slack | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Mobile app iOS and Android, notification reliability issues | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, has known issues | ||
| Desktop App Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Web App Full-featured browser access | ||
| Enterprise | ||
| Audit logs Enterprise plans | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Guest access Single-channel guests free, multi-channel count as paid users | ||
| Compliance | ||
| HIPAA compliance Enterprise+ only | ||
| FedRAMP authorized Moderate authorization available | ||
| Management | ||
| Admin Controls Basic, not enterprise-grade | ||