Beeper is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.4. Beeper wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Discord on 3.
People juggling WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram and work chats every day
Gamers, hobby groups and online communities that want voice and text in one place
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Beeper | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Messaging & Calls | Messaging & Calls |
| Category rank | #4 of 10 | #7 of 10 |
| Developer | Automattic | Discord Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Beeper better than Discord?
Beeper is the better app overall, scoring 8.7 to 8.4. Beeper wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Discord on 3.
Which is cheaper, Beeper or Discord?
Beeper: Free; Beeper Plus listed at $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year in the App Store. Discord: Free; Nitro Basic $2.99/month, Nitro $9.99/month. On value for money, Beeper scores higher.
Do Beeper and Discord work on the same devices?
Only Discord runs on Web.
Which is more private, Beeper or Discord?
Beeper scores higher on privacy (8.4/10). Beeper says most chat apps connect on-device, so messages go straight from your device to each network. App Store label: identifiers and diagnostics may be linked to you. No tracking.
Strengths and weaknesses
Beeper
- Ends hopping between chat apps
- Free on every platform
- Most connections run on your device
- No iMessage support
- Android app has mixed reviews
Beeper puts WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Instagram, Messenger, Discord, Slack, LinkedIn, Google Messages and more into one inbox, with one search and one set of notifications. Most networks connect directly from your device rather than through Beeper's servers. Recent updates added Viber, message bookmarks and Blasts for sending one message to several chats. It's free on every platform, though there's no iMessage and the Android app gets mixed reviews.
Full Beeper review
Discord
- Excellent free voice chat with low latency
- Flexible servers with roles, bots and permissions
- Nearly everything important is free
- Text messages are not end-to-end encrypted
- Some adults must scan their face or upload an ID to unlock settings
- Busy servers can get noisy and hard to follow
Discord is the best free home for an online community. Servers mix text channels, drop-in voice rooms and screen sharing, and voice quality is excellent. Calls are end-to-end encrypted, but text is not, and since March 2026 every account starts with teen-safe settings until Discord is satisfied you are an adult. Nitro adds perks you can easily skip. Pick it for gaming and hobby groups, not work.
Full Discord review
