Chat & Voice Platform

vs Discord

Discord is a free chat platform popular with gaming communities and clubs. Here's why an all-in-one community platform might serve your club better.

Feature Breakdown

Side-by-side comparison

How the platforms compare across essential capabilities

Feature
communities.one
Discord
Events & Ticketing
Event ticketing
QR code check-in
Member Management
Member directory
Membership applications
Membership tiers & renewals
Payments
Payment collection
Task Management
Task management
Kanban boards
Security
Role-based permissions
Team password vault
Other Features
Text chat channels
Voice channels
Video calls
Social media publishing
Full support
Partial support
Not available
Why communities.one

What sets us apart

Key features that make a difference for modern clubs and societies

Membership Management

Discord tracks who's in your server, not who's paid their dues. communities.one manages applications, payments, renewals, and member profiles.

Event Ticketing

Sell tickets, manage capacity, and check in attendees. Discord events are just calendar entries without payments or check-in.

Payment Collection

Collect membership dues and event payments directly. Discord doesn't handle money—you'd need separate tools.

Decision Guide

Which platform is right for you?

Honest guidance to help you make the best choice

Choose Discord if you need

  • Real-time voice and video chat
  • Gaming community features
  • Free platform for casual communities
  • Bot ecosystem for automation

Choose communities.one if you want

  • Membership dues and payment collection
  • Event ticketing with QR check-in
  • Committee task management
  • Password vault for credential sharing
The Verdict

Discord is excellent for chat and voice. communities.one handles the operational side—memberships, payments, events, and tasks—that Discord can't.

Many clubs use Discord for chat AND communities.one for operations. If you need to collect money, manage memberships, or run events, you need more than Discord.

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