Discord
Zoom
Discord
Zoom
Discord
Zoom
Discord
Zoom
Discord
Zoom
Discord
Zoom
No signals
Discord
Zoom
Discord
No signals
Zoom
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: 1 host
Storage: None (local recording only)
Limits: 40-minute limit on group meetings, No cloud storage, No phone dial-in, Limited whiteboard
Users: 1-9 users
Storage: 5GB cloud recording
Limits: Still only 100 participants, 5GB storage runs out fast, No SSO
Users: 10+ users
Storage: 5GB cloud recording
Limits: 10-user minimum, Storage still limited to 5GB per user
Users: 10+ users
Storage: 10GB cloud recording
Limits: 10-user minimum, Metered outbound calling
Users: 250+ users required
Storage: Unlimited cloud recording
Limits: 250-user minimum, Custom pricing requires sales call
| Feature | Discord | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Team chat Included in all plans | ||
| Phone system (Zoom Phone) Business Plus+ or add-on, metered calling | ||
| Core | ||
| Video conferencing HD video, up to 1000 participants on Enterprise | ||
| Unlimited meeting duration Free plan limited to 40 minutes | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Screen sharing With annotation and remote control | ||
| Breakout rooms Excellent for workshops and training | ||
| Storage | ||
| Recording Local free, cloud limited (5-10GB) | ||
| Community | ||
| Server Communities Complex permission system | ||
| Usability | ||
| Virtual backgrounds CPU-intensive | ||
| Browser-only joining Guests can join without download | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Bot Integration Extensive ecosystem, requires technical setup | ||
| Calendar integration Google, Outlook, others | ||
| Security | ||
| Waiting room Important for preventing Zoombombing | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Only for voice/video, NOT text messages | ||
| SSO Business plan and above | ||
| End-to-end encryption Available but not default, limits features | ||
| 2FA Authentication Available but phone verification has issues | ||
| Customization | ||
| Custom Emojis Server-specific unless you have Nitro | ||
| Productivity | ||
| File Sharing 8MB limit free, 500MB with Nitro | ||
| Message Search Limited compared to Slack | ||
| Events | ||
| Webinars Add-on or Enterprise only | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, has known issues | ||
| Desktop App Windows, macOS, Linux | ||
| Web App Full-featured browser access | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Companion Extra cost add-on | ||
| Management | ||
| Admin Controls Basic, not enterprise-grade | ||
