A Harmonious Link: Spotify with Discord

How to Connect Spotify to Discord

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

Richard Bennett

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is a popular chat app explicitly designed for socializing. You can use it to remain connected, share screen space, and even listen to music along with friends and other users.

While Discord allows you to add a music bot to any server with relative ease, you can also add your Spotify account to it and show friends what you’re listening to via your Discord status.

With this exciting feature, all your friends can discover the music you play, listen along to it, and even see what you’re up to.

So, if you’re wondering how to connect Spotify to Discord, here’s your answer.

• Part 1: Connect Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly
• Part 2: Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot
• Part 3: Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Part 1: How to Link Spotify To Discord on Windows PC/Mac Directly

Linking Spotify to Discord on windows PC/Mac is relatively easy. Just follow the steps below:

1. Turn your computer on and launch your discord app, or you can sign into the web-browser version instead
2. Click on the User Settings option in your discord app — one with a small gear icon placed at the lower right corner of the screen, alongside your username
3. Within the User Settings, you’ll see a Connections section atop the left-sidebar; click it. All accounts that are connected to the discord account are visible here
4. Now, click the Spotify icon below the Connect Your Accounts option. A new window will appear in the browser; you can sign in to the Spotify account using your username and password or your Facebook account. Once you log in, connect Spotify to Discord

As you allow your Spotify account to connect to Discord, the connections tab will show Spotify and Discord are connected.

It will also display a badge on your Discord profile, which shows your Spotify username (if you like, you can also turn this off via the connections menu).

By default, whenever you’ll play some music on Spotify using the same PC/Mac you are signed in to your Discord account, the status will suddenly change into “listening to Spotify.”

Users can see what tracks you are playing by simply clicking your name. Not just that, but they can also play the same tracks on their Mac or PC and even “listen along.”

This facility will let your friends tune into and listen to the same thing you’re listening to! If you want to, you can turn off this setting via the Connections menu.

Lastly, you can also click this plus (+) sign near to chat box and choose the option ‘Invite to listen to Spotify.’ This will send users links, allowing them to join you via the “listen along” feature.

Part 2: How to Connect Spotify To Discord With Bot

The bot is a mini-program, which requires to be installed on your main program. So, in this scenario, let’s take the “Groovy” bot and install it on your Discord server to connect Spotify to Discord.

Once installed, it will add additional Spotify functions to the Discord server, allowing members to activate particular functions through typing text commands.

Note: There are several Spotify bots out there for Discord; however, Groovy is one of the best discord music bots available.

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord with a bot:

1. Visit the Groovy site and click Add to Discord (make sure you’re signed in to your discord account before clicking Add To Discord).
2. Click the server you intend to install your Spotify bot on from the ADD TO SERVER menu below and then click Continue.

1. Click Authorize to grant the Groovy the Administrator permission on the selected server and pass through the “I am human” box

1. The Groovy bot will be instantly installed on the chosen Discord server. Now you can use the bot to play tracks or any other type of music you want by simply typing Play and the song name
2. If you want to import your complete Spotify tracks into the Discord server, you can do it effortlessly: open your playlist in your Spotify app and click >Share>Copy Playlist Link and then paste copied URL into the chat after -play command.

Part 3: How to Connect Spotify To Discord Mobile App

Here’s how you can connect Spotify to Discord on your mobile app:

1. Grab your Android or iPhone and launch your discord app
2. Swipe on the right to open the channel or server browser
3. Tap on the profile picture at the lower right corner of your mobile screen
4. Tap the Connections menu from user settings
5. All your current connections will show here, and in case you have not connected your discord account to other services before, tap the Add button right away, located at the top right-hand corner of your mobile screen. A menu will show up from which you have to choose an account you intend to connect.

1. From the several services that appear, choose Spotify. A new window will appear, asking you to log in to the account and allow authorization to connect.
2. Similar to your windows PC/Mac, your Spotify username will appear on the profile page. Like on desktop, you can also remove the username from your profile via the Connections menu
3. Though you won’t be able to invite other users to “listen along” on the mobile app, however, users on Windows PC/Mac can click your status and also “listen along”

Bonus: How to Listen Along With Friends on Discord?

Listen, chat, party and game all at the same time with Discord. You can also listen along with users and turn the chatroom into a lively party.

Follow these easy steps to know how to “listen along” with friends on Discord:

1. On your windows Mac/ PC, open your Discord app;
2. Click on the right-side of someone in your list of friends who are listening to Spotify
3. Click the “listen along” icon, and then you can listen along with friends on Discord.

Note: if you’re listening along with friends who have Spotify Free, you will hear no music during advertisements.

FAQs About Connecting Spotify to Discord

1. Why Can’t I See Playing Spotify Music on Discord Mobile?

When you’ve Spotify on your mobile app, you won’t see what songs you’re playing and listening to, despite the fact it’s connected.

The feature is only for premium/free accounts and works for windows Mac/PC; however, it won’t work on mobile as it has a different API.

2. Can I Disconnect Spotify From Discord?

Yes, you can disconnect Spotify from Discord. Here’s how:

1. Click the Connections option at the left side of your desktop app;
2. Click Spotify and then click X at the top-left of the green box;
3. Click disconnect and the connection between Spotify and Discord is disconnected.

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Slack Vs. Discord: Which Is Better for Your Team

Slack Vs. Discord: Which Is Better for Your Team

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is popular among gamers as they use it to connect with team members, stream their play, and interact within the community.

Though, that is not to say that Discord is useless for non-gaming purposes.

Slack offers a pretty similar scope of use to Discord as a group chat application. However, it only caters to working individuals looking to liaison for projects and communicate effortlessly for work-related tasks.

Although they may be similar in a lot of ways, which is better for your needs? Let’s compare them in detail and find out!

Part 1: Discord Vs. Slack Pricing

Pricing is where Slack takes a hit. If you’re low on budget, Discord is definitely a better option. Slack users must pay for a subscription, with the plans starting from $6.67 per month for simple features, such as removing the limit of 10,000 searchable messages and 10 integrations.

For extended features, such as guest access, 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 customer care, customers will have to shell out $12.5 per month.

In contrast, Discord offers free access to users with pretty much no limitations. Users can keep their team’s message history in the free version and generally access most of the features.

However, if you want extra perks, such as higher screen sharing quality, extras space, or animated emojis , you can subscribe to the Discord Nitro plan. Slack vs. Discord has a clear winner if you’re only considering the price point: Discord!

Discord has a Nitro plan that provides unfiltered service, whereas it is still completely usable without it.

Slack has various limits to features on three different levels

Part 2: Discord Vs. Slack Interface

Both apps share many similarities in their template and interface. Users will find their contacts on the left and conversations on the right on both apps.

However, Slack’s interface is much more user-friendly and concise, with all the DMs, apps, and channels visible on the right.

In contrast, users might be initially thrown off by Discord due to its more complicated nature. If they want to access channels and direct messages, they will have to find them through different menus.

But compared to Slack, users will find it easier to customize their Discord profile . They can add different theme colors and a light mode.

Slack’s customization options also offer variety, but applying the changes can be quite cumbersome because of the complicated format. Discord is more intuitive when compared to Slack in terms of use.

Also, what you see as servers in Discord are essentially teams in Slack, and switching teams in Slack is more complicated than changing Discord servers.

Lastly, when using Discord, you can join and leave servers at will, while you will have to go through an onboarding process for each team in Slack.

Slack vs. Discord is so hotly contested because of their similarities, and the interface is the biggest one of them all!

Part 3: Discord Vs. Slack Conversations

Slack gives users the liberty to communicate in various ways, including direct messages, public conversations, and private channels.

In contrast, Discord channels only allow for communication using text and voice. Channel members can be assigned specific roles, and users can also communicate via private channels.

Moreover, Slack does not have an official limit for team members, while Discord does have a server limit of 500,000 members.

If the number of online members exceeds 250,000, users need to contact Discord support for extra server space.

Image: Discord (left) and Slack (right) also have a very similar way to send direct messages to various accounts

Part 4: Slack Vs. Discord Video Call

Discord is known for its voice calls , allowing users to access special voice channels to just join and start speaking.

This feature is desirable to gamers who want to interact with friends in between games. Users can speak to 5,000 people simultaneously and see up to 9 friends at a time.

In contrast, Slack offers quite basic video calling features, missing out on crucial features like noise suspension and echo cancellation, which Discord offers.

Also, Discord offers a push-to-talk feature where users can turn their mics on during gaming sessions.

On Discord (left), the video call hub will drop down from the top, whereas, on Slack (left), the hub appears in the middle of the screen

Both of these apps do not feature built-in voice messaging. Slack does offer the luxury of recording voice messages, but that requires third-party integration. Discord completely misses out on this feature.

If we were to rate the two apps for video calling features, Discord seems to come out on top, offering many advanced features for its users.

Part 5: Discord Vs. Slack File Sharing

Users can share files on both Discord and Slack, with the size limit of files being the main difference.

With Discord, users can share files up to 8MB, but upgrading to the Nitro plan increases this limit to 15MB. In contrast, Slack allows users to share files up to 1GB.

However, Slack users cannot save these shared files forever, while Discord allows their users to save unlimited messages and file history.

This feature is handy if users need to access the files they shared in the past. They can also subscribe to the Nitro plan for longer backlogs and get a 50MB limit per file instead of the 8MB in the free version.

With Slack, users can even share Google Drive, along with code and text snippets, which is a valuable feature for business and work-related file-sharing.

In contrast, users can only share files from their own device on Discord. However, it is necessary to confirm before sharing files in both apps, which can be cumbersome for large file transfers.

The file-sharing prompt on Discord (left) and Slack (right) is also somewhat similar, with both providing instant sharing by holding down the Shift button

Part 6: Discord Vs. Slack Screen Sharing

Slack restricts video calls to two people, except for users who have subscribed to an extension plan. For paid users, the limit extends to 15 people.

It allows anyone to share their screen on a video call, regardless of their payment plan, and users can access both video and voice calls with the same button.

Discord also allows users to share their screens with other members, giving them the luxury to share their entire screen, a particular window, or gameplay with up to 9 people at a time, without making any changes to the settings.

Image: The screen sharing tools on Discord (Left) are more descriptive and provide more options than those for Slack (Left)

Part 7: Discord Vs. Slack Summary

When it comes to video calling and file-sharing, both apps can boast their qualities, catering to different target audiences and serving various purposes.

Discord prioritizes voice chat, where gamers can communicate with their friends while playing games. Slack is more business-centric as it emphasizes text chat, file transfers, and project collaboration, with a slightly more formal structure.

If you’re looking for a more social-media-oriented network, where you can communicate with your peers easily in an informal manner, Discord is the right app for you. It is a dream for gamers, and now even for people collaborating at work!

However, if you’re looking for an app that caters more to work-related purposes, with a large number of integrations, and a text-oriented layout, Slack will serve you well. It’s an adequate team chat app for businesses and organizations.

At the end of the day, Slack vs. Discord is a fight whose victor is down to the user. What app you choose depends on your purpose and the goal you want to achieve.

And although Discord is well-placed to be the future of communications, as it stands, some gamers use Slack, and some businessmen use Discord. So, there’s no saying that one app serves only one specific purpose.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is popular among gamers as they use it to connect with team members, stream their play, and interact within the community.

Though, that is not to say that Discord is useless for non-gaming purposes.

Slack offers a pretty similar scope of use to Discord as a group chat application. However, it only caters to working individuals looking to liaison for projects and communicate effortlessly for work-related tasks.

Although they may be similar in a lot of ways, which is better for your needs? Let’s compare them in detail and find out!

Part 1: Discord Vs. Slack Pricing

Pricing is where Slack takes a hit. If you’re low on budget, Discord is definitely a better option. Slack users must pay for a subscription, with the plans starting from $6.67 per month for simple features, such as removing the limit of 10,000 searchable messages and 10 integrations.

For extended features, such as guest access, 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 customer care, customers will have to shell out $12.5 per month.

In contrast, Discord offers free access to users with pretty much no limitations. Users can keep their team’s message history in the free version and generally access most of the features.

However, if you want extra perks, such as higher screen sharing quality, extras space, or animated emojis , you can subscribe to the Discord Nitro plan. Slack vs. Discord has a clear winner if you’re only considering the price point: Discord!

Discord has a Nitro plan that provides unfiltered service, whereas it is still completely usable without it.

Slack has various limits to features on three different levels

Part 2: Discord Vs. Slack Interface

Both apps share many similarities in their template and interface. Users will find their contacts on the left and conversations on the right on both apps.

However, Slack’s interface is much more user-friendly and concise, with all the DMs, apps, and channels visible on the right.

In contrast, users might be initially thrown off by Discord due to its more complicated nature. If they want to access channels and direct messages, they will have to find them through different menus.

But compared to Slack, users will find it easier to customize their Discord profile . They can add different theme colors and a light mode.

Slack’s customization options also offer variety, but applying the changes can be quite cumbersome because of the complicated format. Discord is more intuitive when compared to Slack in terms of use.

Also, what you see as servers in Discord are essentially teams in Slack, and switching teams in Slack is more complicated than changing Discord servers.

Lastly, when using Discord, you can join and leave servers at will, while you will have to go through an onboarding process for each team in Slack.

Slack vs. Discord is so hotly contested because of their similarities, and the interface is the biggest one of them all!

Part 3: Discord Vs. Slack Conversations

Slack gives users the liberty to communicate in various ways, including direct messages, public conversations, and private channels.

In contrast, Discord channels only allow for communication using text and voice. Channel members can be assigned specific roles, and users can also communicate via private channels.

Moreover, Slack does not have an official limit for team members, while Discord does have a server limit of 500,000 members.

If the number of online members exceeds 250,000, users need to contact Discord support for extra server space.

Image: Discord (left) and Slack (right) also have a very similar way to send direct messages to various accounts

Part 4: Slack Vs. Discord Video Call

Discord is known for its voice calls , allowing users to access special voice channels to just join and start speaking.

This feature is desirable to gamers who want to interact with friends in between games. Users can speak to 5,000 people simultaneously and see up to 9 friends at a time.

In contrast, Slack offers quite basic video calling features, missing out on crucial features like noise suspension and echo cancellation, which Discord offers.

Also, Discord offers a push-to-talk feature where users can turn their mics on during gaming sessions.

On Discord (left), the video call hub will drop down from the top, whereas, on Slack (left), the hub appears in the middle of the screen

Both of these apps do not feature built-in voice messaging. Slack does offer the luxury of recording voice messages, but that requires third-party integration. Discord completely misses out on this feature.

If we were to rate the two apps for video calling features, Discord seems to come out on top, offering many advanced features for its users.

Part 5: Discord Vs. Slack File Sharing

Users can share files on both Discord and Slack, with the size limit of files being the main difference.

With Discord, users can share files up to 8MB, but upgrading to the Nitro plan increases this limit to 15MB. In contrast, Slack allows users to share files up to 1GB.

However, Slack users cannot save these shared files forever, while Discord allows their users to save unlimited messages and file history.

This feature is handy if users need to access the files they shared in the past. They can also subscribe to the Nitro plan for longer backlogs and get a 50MB limit per file instead of the 8MB in the free version.

With Slack, users can even share Google Drive, along with code and text snippets, which is a valuable feature for business and work-related file-sharing.

In contrast, users can only share files from their own device on Discord. However, it is necessary to confirm before sharing files in both apps, which can be cumbersome for large file transfers.

The file-sharing prompt on Discord (left) and Slack (right) is also somewhat similar, with both providing instant sharing by holding down the Shift button

Part 6: Discord Vs. Slack Screen Sharing

Slack restricts video calls to two people, except for users who have subscribed to an extension plan. For paid users, the limit extends to 15 people.

It allows anyone to share their screen on a video call, regardless of their payment plan, and users can access both video and voice calls with the same button.

Discord also allows users to share their screens with other members, giving them the luxury to share their entire screen, a particular window, or gameplay with up to 9 people at a time, without making any changes to the settings.

Image: The screen sharing tools on Discord (Left) are more descriptive and provide more options than those for Slack (Left)

Part 7: Discord Vs. Slack Summary

When it comes to video calling and file-sharing, both apps can boast their qualities, catering to different target audiences and serving various purposes.

Discord prioritizes voice chat, where gamers can communicate with their friends while playing games. Slack is more business-centric as it emphasizes text chat, file transfers, and project collaboration, with a slightly more formal structure.

If you’re looking for a more social-media-oriented network, where you can communicate with your peers easily in an informal manner, Discord is the right app for you. It is a dream for gamers, and now even for people collaborating at work!

However, if you’re looking for an app that caters more to work-related purposes, with a large number of integrations, and a text-oriented layout, Slack will serve you well. It’s an adequate team chat app for businesses and organizations.

At the end of the day, Slack vs. Discord is a fight whose victor is down to the user. What app you choose depends on your purpose and the goal you want to achieve.

And although Discord is well-placed to be the future of communications, as it stands, some gamers use Slack, and some businessmen use Discord. So, there’s no saying that one app serves only one specific purpose.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is popular among gamers as they use it to connect with team members, stream their play, and interact within the community.

Though, that is not to say that Discord is useless for non-gaming purposes.

Slack offers a pretty similar scope of use to Discord as a group chat application. However, it only caters to working individuals looking to liaison for projects and communicate effortlessly for work-related tasks.

Although they may be similar in a lot of ways, which is better for your needs? Let’s compare them in detail and find out!

Part 1: Discord Vs. Slack Pricing

Pricing is where Slack takes a hit. If you’re low on budget, Discord is definitely a better option. Slack users must pay for a subscription, with the plans starting from $6.67 per month for simple features, such as removing the limit of 10,000 searchable messages and 10 integrations.

For extended features, such as guest access, 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 customer care, customers will have to shell out $12.5 per month.

In contrast, Discord offers free access to users with pretty much no limitations. Users can keep their team’s message history in the free version and generally access most of the features.

However, if you want extra perks, such as higher screen sharing quality, extras space, or animated emojis , you can subscribe to the Discord Nitro plan. Slack vs. Discord has a clear winner if you’re only considering the price point: Discord!

Discord has a Nitro plan that provides unfiltered service, whereas it is still completely usable without it.

Slack has various limits to features on three different levels

Part 2: Discord Vs. Slack Interface

Both apps share many similarities in their template and interface. Users will find their contacts on the left and conversations on the right on both apps.

However, Slack’s interface is much more user-friendly and concise, with all the DMs, apps, and channels visible on the right.

In contrast, users might be initially thrown off by Discord due to its more complicated nature. If they want to access channels and direct messages, they will have to find them through different menus.

But compared to Slack, users will find it easier to customize their Discord profile . They can add different theme colors and a light mode.

Slack’s customization options also offer variety, but applying the changes can be quite cumbersome because of the complicated format. Discord is more intuitive when compared to Slack in terms of use.

Also, what you see as servers in Discord are essentially teams in Slack, and switching teams in Slack is more complicated than changing Discord servers.

Lastly, when using Discord, you can join and leave servers at will, while you will have to go through an onboarding process for each team in Slack.

Slack vs. Discord is so hotly contested because of their similarities, and the interface is the biggest one of them all!

Part 3: Discord Vs. Slack Conversations

Slack gives users the liberty to communicate in various ways, including direct messages, public conversations, and private channels.

In contrast, Discord channels only allow for communication using text and voice. Channel members can be assigned specific roles, and users can also communicate via private channels.

Moreover, Slack does not have an official limit for team members, while Discord does have a server limit of 500,000 members.

If the number of online members exceeds 250,000, users need to contact Discord support for extra server space.

Image: Discord (left) and Slack (right) also have a very similar way to send direct messages to various accounts

Part 4: Slack Vs. Discord Video Call

Discord is known for its voice calls , allowing users to access special voice channels to just join and start speaking.

This feature is desirable to gamers who want to interact with friends in between games. Users can speak to 5,000 people simultaneously and see up to 9 friends at a time.

In contrast, Slack offers quite basic video calling features, missing out on crucial features like noise suspension and echo cancellation, which Discord offers.

Also, Discord offers a push-to-talk feature where users can turn their mics on during gaming sessions.

On Discord (left), the video call hub will drop down from the top, whereas, on Slack (left), the hub appears in the middle of the screen

Both of these apps do not feature built-in voice messaging. Slack does offer the luxury of recording voice messages, but that requires third-party integration. Discord completely misses out on this feature.

If we were to rate the two apps for video calling features, Discord seems to come out on top, offering many advanced features for its users.

Part 5: Discord Vs. Slack File Sharing

Users can share files on both Discord and Slack, with the size limit of files being the main difference.

With Discord, users can share files up to 8MB, but upgrading to the Nitro plan increases this limit to 15MB. In contrast, Slack allows users to share files up to 1GB.

However, Slack users cannot save these shared files forever, while Discord allows their users to save unlimited messages and file history.

This feature is handy if users need to access the files they shared in the past. They can also subscribe to the Nitro plan for longer backlogs and get a 50MB limit per file instead of the 8MB in the free version.

With Slack, users can even share Google Drive, along with code and text snippets, which is a valuable feature for business and work-related file-sharing.

In contrast, users can only share files from their own device on Discord. However, it is necessary to confirm before sharing files in both apps, which can be cumbersome for large file transfers.

The file-sharing prompt on Discord (left) and Slack (right) is also somewhat similar, with both providing instant sharing by holding down the Shift button

Part 6: Discord Vs. Slack Screen Sharing

Slack restricts video calls to two people, except for users who have subscribed to an extension plan. For paid users, the limit extends to 15 people.

It allows anyone to share their screen on a video call, regardless of their payment plan, and users can access both video and voice calls with the same button.

Discord also allows users to share their screens with other members, giving them the luxury to share their entire screen, a particular window, or gameplay with up to 9 people at a time, without making any changes to the settings.

Image: The screen sharing tools on Discord (Left) are more descriptive and provide more options than those for Slack (Left)

Part 7: Discord Vs. Slack Summary

When it comes to video calling and file-sharing, both apps can boast their qualities, catering to different target audiences and serving various purposes.

Discord prioritizes voice chat, where gamers can communicate with their friends while playing games. Slack is more business-centric as it emphasizes text chat, file transfers, and project collaboration, with a slightly more formal structure.

If you’re looking for a more social-media-oriented network, where you can communicate with your peers easily in an informal manner, Discord is the right app for you. It is a dream for gamers, and now even for people collaborating at work!

However, if you’re looking for an app that caters more to work-related purposes, with a large number of integrations, and a text-oriented layout, Slack will serve you well. It’s an adequate team chat app for businesses and organizations.

At the end of the day, Slack vs. Discord is a fight whose victor is down to the user. What app you choose depends on your purpose and the goal you want to achieve.

And although Discord is well-placed to be the future of communications, as it stands, some gamers use Slack, and some businessmen use Discord. So, there’s no saying that one app serves only one specific purpose.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Discord is popular among gamers as they use it to connect with team members, stream their play, and interact within the community.

Though, that is not to say that Discord is useless for non-gaming purposes.

Slack offers a pretty similar scope of use to Discord as a group chat application. However, it only caters to working individuals looking to liaison for projects and communicate effortlessly for work-related tasks.

Although they may be similar in a lot of ways, which is better for your needs? Let’s compare them in detail and find out!

Part 1: Discord Vs. Slack Pricing

Pricing is where Slack takes a hit. If you’re low on budget, Discord is definitely a better option. Slack users must pay for a subscription, with the plans starting from $6.67 per month for simple features, such as removing the limit of 10,000 searchable messages and 10 integrations.

For extended features, such as guest access, 99.99% uptime, and 24/7 customer care, customers will have to shell out $12.5 per month.

In contrast, Discord offers free access to users with pretty much no limitations. Users can keep their team’s message history in the free version and generally access most of the features.

However, if you want extra perks, such as higher screen sharing quality, extras space, or animated emojis , you can subscribe to the Discord Nitro plan. Slack vs. Discord has a clear winner if you’re only considering the price point: Discord!

Discord has a Nitro plan that provides unfiltered service, whereas it is still completely usable without it.

Slack has various limits to features on three different levels

Part 2: Discord Vs. Slack Interface

Both apps share many similarities in their template and interface. Users will find their contacts on the left and conversations on the right on both apps.

However, Slack’s interface is much more user-friendly and concise, with all the DMs, apps, and channels visible on the right.

In contrast, users might be initially thrown off by Discord due to its more complicated nature. If they want to access channels and direct messages, they will have to find them through different menus.

But compared to Slack, users will find it easier to customize their Discord profile . They can add different theme colors and a light mode.

Slack’s customization options also offer variety, but applying the changes can be quite cumbersome because of the complicated format. Discord is more intuitive when compared to Slack in terms of use.

Also, what you see as servers in Discord are essentially teams in Slack, and switching teams in Slack is more complicated than changing Discord servers.

Lastly, when using Discord, you can join and leave servers at will, while you will have to go through an onboarding process for each team in Slack.

Slack vs. Discord is so hotly contested because of their similarities, and the interface is the biggest one of them all!

Part 3: Discord Vs. Slack Conversations

Slack gives users the liberty to communicate in various ways, including direct messages, public conversations, and private channels.

In contrast, Discord channels only allow for communication using text and voice. Channel members can be assigned specific roles, and users can also communicate via private channels.

Moreover, Slack does not have an official limit for team members, while Discord does have a server limit of 500,000 members.

If the number of online members exceeds 250,000, users need to contact Discord support for extra server space.

Image: Discord (left) and Slack (right) also have a very similar way to send direct messages to various accounts

Part 4: Slack Vs. Discord Video Call

Discord is known for its voice calls , allowing users to access special voice channels to just join and start speaking.

This feature is desirable to gamers who want to interact with friends in between games. Users can speak to 5,000 people simultaneously and see up to 9 friends at a time.

In contrast, Slack offers quite basic video calling features, missing out on crucial features like noise suspension and echo cancellation, which Discord offers.

Also, Discord offers a push-to-talk feature where users can turn their mics on during gaming sessions.

On Discord (left), the video call hub will drop down from the top, whereas, on Slack (left), the hub appears in the middle of the screen

Both of these apps do not feature built-in voice messaging. Slack does offer the luxury of recording voice messages, but that requires third-party integration. Discord completely misses out on this feature.

If we were to rate the two apps for video calling features, Discord seems to come out on top, offering many advanced features for its users.

Part 5: Discord Vs. Slack File Sharing

Users can share files on both Discord and Slack, with the size limit of files being the main difference.

With Discord, users can share files up to 8MB, but upgrading to the Nitro plan increases this limit to 15MB. In contrast, Slack allows users to share files up to 1GB.

However, Slack users cannot save these shared files forever, while Discord allows their users to save unlimited messages and file history.

This feature is handy if users need to access the files they shared in the past. They can also subscribe to the Nitro plan for longer backlogs and get a 50MB limit per file instead of the 8MB in the free version.

With Slack, users can even share Google Drive, along with code and text snippets, which is a valuable feature for business and work-related file-sharing.

In contrast, users can only share files from their own device on Discord. However, it is necessary to confirm before sharing files in both apps, which can be cumbersome for large file transfers.

The file-sharing prompt on Discord (left) and Slack (right) is also somewhat similar, with both providing instant sharing by holding down the Shift button

Part 6: Discord Vs. Slack Screen Sharing

Slack restricts video calls to two people, except for users who have subscribed to an extension plan. For paid users, the limit extends to 15 people.

It allows anyone to share their screen on a video call, regardless of their payment plan, and users can access both video and voice calls with the same button.

Discord also allows users to share their screens with other members, giving them the luxury to share their entire screen, a particular window, or gameplay with up to 9 people at a time, without making any changes to the settings.

Image: The screen sharing tools on Discord (Left) are more descriptive and provide more options than those for Slack (Left)

Part 7: Discord Vs. Slack Summary

When it comes to video calling and file-sharing, both apps can boast their qualities, catering to different target audiences and serving various purposes.

Discord prioritizes voice chat, where gamers can communicate with their friends while playing games. Slack is more business-centric as it emphasizes text chat, file transfers, and project collaboration, with a slightly more formal structure.

If you’re looking for a more social-media-oriented network, where you can communicate with your peers easily in an informal manner, Discord is the right app for you. It is a dream for gamers, and now even for people collaborating at work!

However, if you’re looking for an app that caters more to work-related purposes, with a large number of integrations, and a text-oriented layout, Slack will serve you well. It’s an adequate team chat app for businesses and organizations.

At the end of the day, Slack vs. Discord is a fight whose victor is down to the user. What app you choose depends on your purpose and the goal you want to achieve.

And although Discord is well-placed to be the future of communications, as it stands, some gamers use Slack, and some businessmen use Discord. So, there’s no saying that one app serves only one specific purpose.

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

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