Discord
You might be paying for: Slack paid tiers ($8–$13/user/month)
Voice, video, and text chat with unlimited message history — for no monthly fee.
What you get
- ✓Servers with channels
- ✓Voice chat rooms
- ✓Video calls and screen sharing
- ✓Unlimited message history
- ✓File sharing
What's different from the paid version
Originally designed for gaming communities, so the branding skews young. But the features match or beat Slack's paid tier for most use cases. No message history limits on the free plan.
Perfect for
Communities, friend groups, small teams, and anyone who wants Slack-like features without Slack's pricing.