Discord

by Discord · Chat & video calls

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

Voice, video and text chat for communities and friends.

Official download from discord.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens discord.com, Discord's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Discord?

Discord organises chat into servers and channels with always-on voice rooms, screen sharing and bots. It is free; Nitro is an optional paid upgrade.

Key features

  • Servers, channels and threads
  • Voice channels with screen share
  • Bots and integrations
  • Noise suppression

Best for

  • Gaming groups
  • Online communities
  • Study groups

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Discord

  1. 1Open the official Discord download page on discord.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Discord.Discord -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask discord

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Discord safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on discord.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Discord alternatives

Other chat & video calls apps, closest platform match first.

All chat

FAQ

Discord questions

Where can I download Discord safely?

Download Discord only from Discord's official site at discord.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Discord free?

Discord has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check discord.com for current pricing.

Does Discord work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Discord is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Discord's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Discord from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Discord.Discord -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask discord); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.discordapp.Discord). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Discord?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full chat & video calls list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.