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SpecsUpdate
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android
VideoconferencingYes
Audio recordingNo
GroupsYes
Video recordingNo
ScreensharingYes
SearchYes
Private ChannelsYes
Open-SourceNo
Server Stored MessagesPermanent
User GroupsYes
Security Score15/20
Channel SettingsYes
Peer-to-PeerNo
JurisdictionUnited States
Upload File Size8 MB free, 50 or 100 MB paid
Animated ProfileOnly with Discord Nitro
Pros
Pro Does not allow NSFW related things to be posted unless in a NSFW channel
Pro Friendly payment policy
Free account has no tangible restrictions.
Premium account is just a way to say "thank you" to developers. And it works for all servers of Discord (not as in Slack). And it can be purchased by one separate member who wants it, in contrast to Slack, where all active members of the server should be "premium".
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Cons
Con Not the most intuitive user interface
Instead of simply having chats, it is common to organise on 'servers' which then have different channels regarding subtopics. This nesting is confusing to non-tech-savvy people. Moreover, private chats and simple group chats are usually hidden completely as soon as a 'server' is accessed further confusing non-tech-savvy people.
Con Refuses some email accounts during registration
Email accounts can be refused during registration.
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