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Discord vs Datcord: catalog facts
Discord	Datcord
Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Windows, iOS, Web	Linux
Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming	Uses Gecko instead of Chromium Open source alternative to the official Discord app
Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription	Unofficial client, so Discord changes may break it Requires a Discord account
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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