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Discord vs Dissent: catalog facts
Discord	Dissent
Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.
Windows, iOS, Web	Linux
Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming	Native GTK4 and libadwaita interface Lighter than the official client
Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription	Unofficial client, not supported by Discord 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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