Discord is a voice and text communication tool targeting gamers. Discord’s platform is free to use and can be accessed both through a smartphone and desktop. The company was launched in 2012 and has grown to become one of the most used communication applications among the gamer community, serving 9 million daily players.
Alternatives to Discord
Teamspeak
Company: TeamSpeak Systems GmbH | CEO: Simon Galbierz | Since: 2001
Teamspeak is a free Voice-over-internet-Protocol (VoIP) software that enables its users to make calls and send messages. Additionally, TeamSpeak provides teleconferencing solutions, enabling several users to communicate simultaneously. The platform mainly targets gamers, who use TeamSpeak to communicate with other…
Mumble
Company: LightSpeed Gaming, LLC
Mumble is an open-source communication platform for gamers that features advanced tools such as conversation recording and voice activity detection. Additionally, Mumble offers servers that enable users to reliably communicate with their gaming group. Users can access Mumble’s server services…
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