Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick Discord if you are communities and always-on voice rooms. Pick Slack if you are teams that live in chat and integrations.
| Discord | Slack | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Voice, video and chat servers beloved by communities. | The channel-based messaging hub for work. |
| Pricing | Free; Nitro from $9.99/mo | Free plan; from $8.75/user/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Communities and always-on voice rooms | Teams that live in chat and integrations |
| Category | Team Communication | Team Communication |
| Website | discord.com | slack.com |