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Ripcord vs Discord: catalog facts
Ripcord	Discord
Freemium Shareware with an unlimited trial; Slack features eventually require a license.	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, iOS, Web
Supports Slack and Discord Provides tabs, multiple windows, and multiple accounts	Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming
The listed downloads are version 0.4.29, updated in June 2021 Slack voice chat is marked as work in progress	Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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