Discord vs Google Chat
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord: 11 Best Team Communication Tools 2026. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Discord ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #5) for Remote and hybrid teams choosing a messaging and collaboration platform. Superior voice channels and community features for conversational teams.
At a glance
| Discord | Google Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord: 11 Best Team Communication Tools 2026 | #5 / Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord: 11 Best Team Communication Tools 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Best for | Teams needing always-on voice chat | Teams using Google Workspace |
| Pricing | $ ($3 to $10/user/mo) | $ ($6 to $18/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Mountain View, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2017 |
Discord
Superior voice channels and community features for conversational teams.
discord.comSee full entry in Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord: 11 Best Team Communication Tools 2026
Google Chat
Best for Google Workspace users due to seamless integration.
workspace.google.com/products/chat/See full entry in Slack vs Microsoft Teams vs Discord: 11 Best Team Communication Tools 2026
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