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Datcord vs Abaddon: catalog facts
Datcord	Abaddon
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Uses Gecko instead of Chromium Open source alternative to the official Discord app	Native GTK app instead of Electron Voice chat support
Unofficial client, so Discord changes may break it Requires a Discord account	Third-party Discord clients break Discord's terms and could put an account at risk Not every Discord feature is supported
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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