Slack
Salesforce (Slack Technologies)
7
Overall Score / 10
Discord
Discord Inc.
8.1
Overall Score / 10
Our Verdict
Choose Slack if:
- —Teams wanting the most widely adopted messaging platform
- —Organizations needing deep third-party app integrations
- —Companies already in the Salesforce ecosystem
Choose Discord if:
- —Open-source communities and developer communities
- —Startups wanting free team chat with voice channels
- —Community-driven businesses with public and private channels
The biggest difference: Slack wins for business teams with deep SaaS integrations and compliance needs. Discord wins for communities and startups wanting free, generous chat with voice channels.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Criteria | Slack | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Paid Plan | $8.75/mo (Pro)Source: Salesforce (Slack Technologies) pricing page → | $2.99/mo (Nitro Basic)Source: Discord Inc. pricing page → |
| Free Tier | Yes 90-day message history, 10 integrations, 1:1 voice/video calls, 5GB total storage | Yes Unlimited messages, voice/video calls, screen sharing at 720p, 25MB file uploads |
| Value for Money | 6 | 10 |
| Ease of Use | 9 | 8 |
| Feature Power | 8 | 7 |
| Setup Ease | 9 | 9 |
| Migration Ease | 4 | 5 |
| Transparency | 6 | 8 |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| API Available | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance | SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, ISO 27001, HIPAA (Enterprise Grid), FedRAMP (GovSlack) | GDPR |
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison Matrix
20 features compared · 18 differences
| Feature | Slack | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| App marketplace (2,600+ apps) | Full | None |
| Canvas (docs) | Full | None |
| Channels | Full | None |
| Clips (video messages) | Full | None |
| Community features | None | Full |
| Direct messages | Full | None |
| Forums | None | Full |
| Huddles (audio/video) | Full | None |
| Screen sharing | None | Full |
| Stage channels (events) | None | Full |
| Text channels | None | Full |
| Threads | Full | Full |
| Video calls | None | Full |
| Voice channels | None | Full |
| Advanced | ||
| Automations | Full | None |
| Workflow Builder | Full | None |
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | Full | Full |
| Bots and integrations | None | Full |
| Slack AI | Full | None |
| Security | ||
| Roles and permissions | None | Full |
Pricing Comparison
Slack Pricing
90-day message history, 10 app integrations, 1:1 voice/video, 5GB storage
Unlimited history, unlimited integrations, group video (50), guest access, AI summaries
SSO, advanced AI features, compliance exports, 99.99% uptime SLA
Unlimited workspaces, DLP, eDiscovery, HIPAA, EKM, dedicated CSM
Discord Pricing
Unlimited messages, voice/video (25 people), 25MB uploads, 720p streaming
50MB uploads, custom emoji anywhere, custom app icons
500MB uploads, 4K streaming, 2 Server Boosts, animated avatar, join 200 servers
Who Should Choose Which?
Who should choose Slack
Best for
- Teams wanting the most widely adopted messaging platform
- Organizations needing deep third-party app integrations
- Companies already in the Salesforce ecosystem
Avoid if
- You need persistent message history on a free plan
- You want a combined messaging + video conferencing solution
- You find per-seat pricing expensive for large teams
Who should choose Discord
Best for
- Open-source communities and developer communities
- Startups wanting free team chat with voice channels
- Community-driven businesses with public and private channels
Avoid if
- You need enterprise compliance features (SSO, audit logs)
- You need structured business workflows and integrations
- Your organization requires formal communication tools
Switching Guidance
Switching from Slack
Common triggers to leave:
- •Per-seat costs at scale
- •90-day history limit on free plan
- •Notification overload
Potential blockers:
- •Massive integration ecosystem
- •Years of channel history
- •Team habits and workflows
- •Workflow Builder automations
Switching from Discord
Common triggers to leave:
- •Need enterprise compliance (SSO, DLP)
- •Need business-grade integrations
- •Need structured workflows
Potential blockers:
- •Established community membership
- •Bot and integration setup
- •Voice channel culture
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