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Discord Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Discord cost?
Discord offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $2.99/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$2.99/mo
Number of Plans3
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Billed monthly
- Unlimited messages
- Voice/video calls
- Servers up to 500,000 members
- Basic screen sharing
Nitro Basic
$2.99/mo
Billed monthly
- Custom emojis
- Larger file uploads (50MB)
- 1080p streaming
- All free features
Nitro
$9.99/mo
Billed monthly
- 4K streaming
- 100MB uploads
- Animated avatars
- Server boosts
- All Basic features
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Nitro Basic | Nitro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited messages | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Voice/video calls | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Servers up to 500,000 members | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Basic screen sharing | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom emojis | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Larger file uploads (50MB) | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 1080p streaming | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| All free features | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 4K streaming | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| 100MB uploads | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animated avatars | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Server boosts | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| All Basic features | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Nitro Basic | Nitro |
|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $14.95/mo | $49.95/mo |
| 10 users | $29.90/mo | $99.90/mo |
| 25 users | $74.75/mo | $249.75/mo |
| 50 users | $149.50/mo | $499.50/mo |
Is Discord Worth It?
4.5/5 from 1,000 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $2.99/mo (Nitro Basic) to $9.99/mo (Nitro). Most users pick the Free plan.
Best for: Gaming communities and esports teams, Online friend groups for casual hangouts, Creator/fan servers for streamers and YouTubers. Keep in mind: privacy concerns from unmoderated communities.
Discord Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free core features with high-quality voice/video for large groups
- Low-latency communication ideal for gaming
- Highly customizable servers and permissions
- Cross-platform availability without performance issues
- Massive user base fostering vibrant communities
- Extensive bot/API ecosystem for automation
- Reliable uptime and scalability for large servers
Cons
- Privacy concerns from unmoderated communities
- Steep learning curve for advanced server management
- Nitro paywall for premium features
- Occasional outages during peak usage
- Mobile app battery drain during long sessions
Frequently Asked Questions
Discord offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99/mo, billed monthly. There are 3 plans total.
Yes, Discord offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Nitro Basic at $2.99/mo.
With a 4.5/5 rating from 1,000 reviews, Discord is well-regarded. Best for: Gaming communities and esports teams, Online friend groups for casual hangouts, Creator/fan servers for streamers and YouTubers.
Discord bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
Discord offers 3 plans: Free, Nitro Basic, Nitro.