Can I use Discord for business?

Yes, but Slack is better designed for professional business communication.

Which is better for voice chat?

Discord has superior voice channel features with persistent rooms.

Which has better security?

Slack has better enterprise security features and compliance options.

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DiscordvsSlack

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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SATISFACTION

Discord

DISCORD

Discord

Price$1,199

Rating4.7/5

Market Share23.4%

WINNER

Slack

SLACK

Slack

Price$1,199

Rating4.6/5

Market Share21.8%

The Verdict

People chose 50%

Slack wins for professional teams and business communication. Discord wins for communities and voice channels.

Choose the Slack if: Better for professional teams and business use

Choose the Discord if: Choose Discord if you need voice channels and gaming communities

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Spec-by-Spec Breakdown

FEATURE	DISCORD	SLACK
Focus	Gaming communities	Business teams
Voice Channels	Persistent voice channels	Huddles (temporary)
Free Tier	Unlimited messages	10,000 message history
Integrations	Limited business apps	2,000+ business apps
Pricing (Pro)	$9.99/month (Nitro)	$7.25/user/month

Pros & Cons

Discord

PROS

• Designed for gaming communities
• Better voice channel features

CONS

• Better for professional teams and business use
• Better for professional teams
• Much larger business app ecosystem

Slack

PROS

• Better for professional teams and business use
• Better for professional teams
• Much larger business app ecosystem

CONS

• Designed for gaming communities
• Better voice channel features

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