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