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Discord vs Vesktop: catalog facts
Discord	Vesktop
Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming	Vencord preinstalled Lighter than the official Discord app
Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription	No global keybinds yet Unofficial client for a proprietary service
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
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 September 23, 2026

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