# Discord

Free group voice, video, and text chat built for gaming communities — servers, screen sharing, and an optional paid Nitro tier for extra perks.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://discord.com/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 12 (Monterey) or later, per Discord’s own OS/system-requirements support article — the same page notes Discord has already dropped support for macOS 10.15 and 11, so this floor moves up over time rather than being fixed.
- **Maker:** Jason Citron & Stanislav Vishnevskiy (Discord co-founders)

## Kitsmith's take

The default outside work for community and friend-group chat, the way Slack is the default inside it — voice channels you drop in and out of without a formal call, plus screen share good for watching something together remotely. The core app has no feature paywall for chat and voice; Nitro (from $2.99/mo) is cosmetic and quality-of-life extras, not required to use servers.

## Features

- **Voice, video & text servers:** Persistent community servers with channels for voice, video, and text, plus DMs and group chats.
- **Streaming & screen share:** High-quality, low-latency screen sharing and streaming for watching or playing together.
- **Custom emoji, stickers & soundboard:** Server-specific emoji, animated stickers, and soundboard effects for voice chats.

## FAQ

**Is Discord free?**

Yes — core chat, voice, video, and servers are free. Nitro (from $2.99/mo) is an optional subscription for extra perks.

**Who makes Discord?**

Discord was founded by Jason Citron and Stanislav Vishnevskiy, per the company’s own About page.

**What does Discord Nitro add?**

Bigger file uploads, HD video/screen share, custom emoji everywhere, animated avatars, and app perks — extras layered on top of core chat, which stays free.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/discord/