Top 10 Best Discord Alternatives

Considering how Discord has decided to self-implode and ruin its reputation beyond repair, here are some alternatives to check out.

If I missed any, feel free to add them.

The Top Ten

  1. Stoat

    Stoat is an open-source chat service that was previously branded as Revolt. It offers server-style communities with channels and provides desktop, mobile, and web clients.

    It has a similar enough interface while also functioning differently. It's still a bit buggy, though. I've stumbled across roles being blurred out seemingly for no reason, and after fiddling with settings, I was able to fix it.

    It also has a large number of servers to join, making it the most viable option. However, the captchas can be excessive, and creating a new account might take a while.

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  2. Root

    Root is a community collaboration app available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Communities can install apps that add custom functionality alongside built-in communication features.

    Tested this one out with a close friend of mine, and the audio was extremely laggy. Aside from that, the interface is solid, and I do find it somewhat immersive.

    Also, for some reason, you can't age restrict channels on this one. I don't know what that's about, and you can't have a profile bio either. It does automatically give your server an admin role by default, though.

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  3. Matrix

    Matrix is an open standard for decentralized real-time communication that uses federated servers to exchange events. It can be used for messaging and VoIP, with end-to-end encryption available in compatible clients.

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  4. Fluxer

    Fluxer is an open-source instant messaging and VoIP project released under the AGPL-3.0 license. Its maintainers describe it as self-hostable and built for friends, groups, and communities.

  5. TeamSpeak

    TeamSpeak is a voice-over-IP application that uses dedicated servers to provide group voice chat. It also supports text chat and file transfers in the same client-server setup.

  6. Rocket.Chat

    Rocket.Chat is an open-source communication platform that can be deployed through self-hosted environments or cloud-based instances. The software facilitates real-time messaging, file sharing, and video conferencing while offering security measures like end-to-end encryption.

  7. Mumble

    Mumble is a free voice over IP program that relies on a client-server architecture to deliver low-latency audio. The software provides encrypted transmission and includes positional audio capabilities designed specifically for gaming environments.

  8. Zulip

    Zulip is a collaborative chat application that organizes conversations by categorizing messages into specific topics within channels. Organizations can choose to utilize the service via a managed cloud provider or host the system on their own infrastructure.

  9. Skype

    Skype is a telecommunications tool owned by Microsoft that allows users to conduct voice and video calls. The platform features built-in support for instant messaging, file sharing, and live screen broadcasting across multiple operating systems. With hundreds of millions of monthly active users worldwide, it remains a household name for digital conversations despite fierce competition from newer platforms.

  10. Slack

    Slack is a workplace communication service built around channels, direct messages, and threaded conversations. It supports integrations with external tools and includes audio and video calling features.

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  13. Echoed

  14. Signal

  15. Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Teams is a collaboration app that combines chat, meetings, and calling with Microsoft 365 services. It organizes workspaces into teams and channels and supports file sharing and coauthoring.

  16. WhatsApp

    WhatsApp is a cross-platform messaging and calling app owned by Meta that uses phone numbers for account identity. It provides end-to-end encrypted messages and calls by default, including group chats and media sharing.

    Yeah, this is a filler item. I just needed ten items, so that's the only reason I bothered to include this. There is not much more to say really, other than it served its purpose, and I'm sure there will be people who disagree with WhatsApp's inclusion, and rightfully so.

  17. Telegram

    Telegram is a cloud-based messaging service that offers chats, groups, channels, and bot accounts. End-to-end encryption is available via optional Secret Chats rather than being enabled for all conversations.

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