Discord vs GameVox
Discord
discord.com
GameVox
gamevox.comSide by side
| Figure | Discord | GameVox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Spec score · Game Voice Chat Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Ohio, United States |
| Purpose | Discord describes itself as a communications platform for meaningful connections through voice, video, and text, especially around gaming. | GameVox provides voice, video, and text chat for gaming communities. |
| Security | Discord says audio and video calls use end-to-end encryption, while messages are not encrypted and remain subject to its content moderation approach. | Chat, signaling, and file transfers use TLS, voice and video use WebRTC SRTP over DTLS, and passwords are stored as one-way hashes. |
| Support | Discord directs customers to its Help Center and provides a customer support request form. | GameVox lists [email protected] for support and says it reads every message. |
Plans
Discord
- FreeFree
- Nitro Basic$2.99 a month
- Nitro$9.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Nitro Basic$2.99 a month
- Nitro Basic$29.99 a year
- Nitro$99.99 a year
GameVox
- Standard ServerFree
- Self-Hosted$2 a month
- Silver Server$4.99 a month
- Gold Server$9.99 a month
- Diamond Server$19.99 a month
In their own words
Discord
Discord is a communications platform for voice, video, and text, with communities organized into servers and channels. People can create servers for groups to talk and spend time together, and use calls in direct messages, group direct messages, or voice channels. The service supports streaming games to friends, and supported consoles can stream gameplay directly. On desktop and in a browser, the App Directory lets users find apps to add to a server or account. Account Connections can link services such as Spotify, Xbox, and PlayStation to a profile; developers can use the Embedded App SDK to build interactive experiences inside Discord. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The free plan includes voice, video, and text chat, community servers, and browser, desktop, and mobile access. Nitro Basic is $2.99 a month and includes 50 MB file uploads; Nitro is $9.99 a month and includes custom emoji and stickers, HD video streaming, and two Server Boosts. Discord says calls use end-to-end encryption, but messages are not encrypted and remain subject to its content moderation approach.
GameVox
GameVox provides voice, video, and text chat for gaming communities, including teams, clans, roleplay servers, and groups of friends. Its servers combine channels, file storage, and screen sharing; the free plan allows up to 100 members, five voice channels, eight text channels, 2 GB of storage, and 500 MB per file. Free users can share screens at 1080p 30fps, while Diamond servers support up to native 4K 60fps. GameLink adds proximity voice and 3D spatial audio for Arma 3, FiveM, RedM, RAGE:MP, and alt:V. A Discord import can clone channels, roles, permissions, emoji, soundboard sounds, events, and server assets, while Discord Relay mirrors messages and related activity. Existing discord.js, discord.py, JDA, or Eris bots can run by changing gateway and REST configuration endpoints. Signup can start with a username and password without an email, phone number, or ID. Self-hosted servers keep voice, messages, files, and community data on the operator's machine while using GameVox cloud for authentication and updates. GameVox launched in open beta in 2026 and supports web, desktop, and mobile platforms.