Discord vs SONIX
Discord
discord.comSONIX
sonix.ggSide by side
| Figure | Discord | SONIX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | €5.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 9 |
| Spec score · Game Voice Chat Software | 8.9 (#1) | 8.8 (#2) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | The maker lists Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and browsers for ARENA; it also describes PULSAR as cross-platform. |
| 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. | The homepage states that SONIX uses end-to-end encryption and two-factor authentication. |
| Support | Discord directs customers to its Help Center and provides a customer support request form. | SONIX lists [email protected] for assistance and describes an in-app Help Assistant for latency, device setup and tournament questions. |
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
SONIX
- FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Raid 8H€0.99, paid once
- Campaign 48H€1.99, paid once
- Monthly€6.90 a month
- Starter Pack€9.90, paid once
- Explorer Pack€29.90, paid once
- Annual€69.90 a year
- Co-Founder Pack€89.90, paid once
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.
SONIX
SONIX is a gaming and community platform combining PULSAR voice chat, ARENA tournaments, and ORBITAL, a portal described for 3D avatars and mini-games. PULSAR supports voice and video calls, multiple screen shares, whiteboards, and unlimited Crews. Its AI audio features are described as cancelling noise and echo; the free tier lists calls that can save up to 100ms of latency, while SUPERSONIX calls can save up to 400ms. The free plan costs nothing and includes AI noise cancellation, multi-user screen sharing, file sharing up to 100MB, and 5GB maximum storage per user. ARENA supports tournament participation and management, brackets, live streaming, and results. Certified Tournament Organizers can earn event revenue, but are responsible for funding and distributing prizes. ORBITAL is labeled coming soon on the homepage, which also identifies SONIX as open beta with its community system under construction. The service lists Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, web, and API access. Paid options include one-time boosts, monthly and annual memberships, and packs.