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Datcord vs Dissent: catalog facts
Datcord	Dissent
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Linux	Linux
Uses Gecko instead of Chromium Open source alternative to the official Discord app	Native GTK4 and libadwaita interface Lighter than the official client
Unofficial client, so Discord changes may break it Requires a Discord account	Unofficial client, not supported by Discord Requires a Discord account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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