Discord pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Create channels, voice rooms, and bots for an active real-time community
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
Visit Discord · Official pricing page
Free tier: Free servers with unlimited members; Nitro is an optional personal upgrade
Discord plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — | Full chat/voice/community features, unlimited members |
| Nitro Basic | $2.99/mo | — | Personal add-on: 50 MB uploads, custom emoji anywhere |
| Nitro | $9.99/mo | — | Personal add-on: 500 MB uploads, HD streaming, 2 server boosts |
Running a startup community is free at any size. Nitro is a per-person cosmetic/perks subscription, not required to run a server; server boosts are optional purchases.
Stacks that use Discord
- Build a community forum — Give your users a home base. A space to connect, help each other, and stick around.
Discord pricing FAQ
Does Discord have a free tier?
Yes. Free servers with unlimited members; Nitro is an optional personal upgrade
How much does Discord cost?
Paid plans start at $3/month on the Nitro Basic plan (Personal add-on: 50 MB uploads, custom emoji anywhere).
How up to date is this Discord pricing?
We last verified it in Jul 2026 against Discord's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.