{"id":4681,"date":"2022-07-25T11:32:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T11:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=4681"},"modified":"2026-03-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T00:00:00","slug":"microsoft-teams-vs-discord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-vs-discord\/","title":{"rendered":"Discord vs Teams: The Ultimate Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What do you think your team would prefer \u2014 a process-driven, collaboration-focused app or a space where they can build their own creative community and brainstorm together?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the baseline of the Microsoft Teams vs Discord battle \u2014 one is a corporate powerhouse tool, while the other is more of a community champion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yet, even if you\u2019d rather rely on an app that can handle \u201cserious jobs\u201d (vs \u201changing out\u201d culture, which thrives on Discord), recent news of Microsoft Teams\u2019 expected price increase could have inspired you to consider simpler solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let\u2019s see whether Discord could be a viable replacement for Microsoft Teams in 2026, based on my hands-on experience with these apps.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Teams vs Discord 2025 - cover\" class=\"wp-image-19551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Microsoft-Teams-vs-Discord-2025-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc33874368dce034e75a5191680fbf4f\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10c633d26c0061cd592c56ffa1e18b79\" style=\"color:#1d272c\">Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63e076551cb8a43d3e47e610234773dc\" style=\"color:#673ab7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-vs-discord-2026-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams vs Discord 2026: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Microsoft Teams and Discord are the:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting length<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration features<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While Microsoft Teams offers more upgrades, more storage in the paid plans, extensive support options, more integrations, and a more inclusive collaborative environment, the unlimited meeting time is Discord\u2019s main advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another notable difference is that there\u2019s a staggering <strong>discrepancy between MS Teams\u2019 free and paid plans<\/strong>, while Discord pretty much offers everything the users might need in the free plan, with only a few cosmetic upgrades in the paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a side-by-side overview of the two apps\u2019 main features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Microsoft Teams<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Discord<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free for personal use&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Paid plans from $4.50 to $14.00* per user per month&nbsp;<br><em>*<\/em>As of July 1, 2026<\/td><td>\u2013 Free<br>\u2013 Nitro plans from $2.99 to $9.99 per user per month (or $29.99\/$99.99 per user when billed annually)*<br>* Prices may vary depending on localized plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface (UI)<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple design with limited customization options<\/td><td>Complex, gamer-centric design&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Recording meetings (on paid plans)<br>\u2013 Group and individual messages during a call<br>\u2013 Live meeting transcription (in 28 languages on paid plans)<br>\u2013 Breakout rooms<\/td><td>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Recording meetings (via third-party tools)&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Group and individual chats<br>\u2013 Multistream&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Breakout rooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Audio and video call settings and reactions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Default video quality 1080p<br>\u2013 Joining restrictions<br>\u2013 Hand raising<br>\u2013 Emoji reactions<\/td><td>\u2013 High audio quality (Opus audio codec)<br>\u2013 Roles and permissions&nbsp;<br>\u2013Standard and custom emojis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Max participant capacity<\/strong><\/td><td>1,000 participants<\/td><td>25 participants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meeting length<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 30 hours max<br>\u2013 60 minutes on the free plan<\/td><td>Unlimited on all plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud storage<\/strong><\/td><td>Starting from 10 GB per user<\/td><td>Unlimited storage for files but no cloud storage for meeting recordings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td>2,500+ integrations<\/td><td>Several gaming-related native integrations; bots and webhooks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>24\/7 support (on paid plans)<\/td><td>Standard support&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Industry-standard advanced security<\/td><td>Standard security&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Want a better alternative to MS Teams or Discord? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how Microsoft Teams and Discord compare to Pumble? Read the following comparison posts on our blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs Microsoft Teams (2025): Pricing, UI, and Features Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-discord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs Discord: Pricing, Features, and Professional Use Compared<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-pricing-discord-is-cheaper-and-ms-teams-locks-a-lot-of-features-behind-a-paywall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams pricing: Discord is cheaper and MS Teams locks a lot of features behind a paywall&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right off the bat, I should note that both Discord and Teams offer free plans as well as reasonably priced paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/microsoft-teams-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams\u2019 pricing<\/a> is famously complicated \u2014 with 3 personal and 4 business plans available, and that\u2019s without even mentioning the app\u2019s dependence on the rest of the Microsoft Suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord, on the other hand, has <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/discord-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two pricing plans<\/a> \u2014 Nitro Basic and Nitro, which have localized pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having said that, let\u2019s take a look at the breakdown of these apps\u2019 paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"microsoft-teams-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I\u2019ve said, MS Teams offers quite a bit in its free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from allowing <strong>60-minute calls for up to 100 people<\/strong>, MS Teams also provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat capabilities (for friends and family),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tasks and polling,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File sharing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data encryption for meetings, chats, calls, and files, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 GB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The app\u2019s<strong> cheapest plan \u2014 MS Teams Essentials \u2014 costs $4<\/strong> and, aside from the features included in the free plan, it also offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300-participant meetings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest access,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting recording, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 GB of storage space per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"975\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026.png\" alt=\"MS Teams pricing plans (valid until July 1, 2026)\" class=\"wp-image-22960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-369x300.png 369w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-1110x902.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-768x624.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MS-Teams-pricing-plans-valid-until-July-1-2026-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft Teams Business plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking to use (or keep using) the entire Microsoft 365 suite in 2026, you should expect a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/licensing\/news\/2026-M365-Packaging-Pricing-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">price increase starting July 1, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the plan you\u2019re using, you\u2019ll find yourself paying anywhere <strong>between 5% and 43% more<\/strong> than you did the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you only want to use Microsoft Teams, you should know that its pricing will remain mostly unchanged, with the exception being Teams\u2019 Enterprise plan, which has gone up from $5.25 to $8.55 per user per month on the annual payment plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"discord-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Discord\u2019s free plan is also quite generous, as it offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited file storage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 100 servers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group voice calls, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video calls for up to 25 people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the <strong>unlimited file storage is a massive advantage for Discord<\/strong>, the app does limit you in other ways. For example, free users can <strong>only upload files up to 10 MB<\/strong>. That\u2019s quite restrictive for teams that often share documents, PDFs, and other media files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share files and links on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you could always upgrade to a paid version of the platform with Discord\u2019s Nitro Basic and Nitro plans. Unfortunately, aside from <strong>extending the file sharing limit to 500 MB<\/strong>, these are more cosmetic in nature and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Video quality enhancements,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Server boosts,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile badges with special discounts, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Animated and custom avatars and emoji.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans.png\" alt=\"Discord Nitro Basic and Nitro plans\" class=\"wp-image-23029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans-539x300.png 539w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans-1110x618.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Discord_Nitro_Basic_and_Nitro_plans-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discord Nitro Basic and Nitro plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, if you were thinking about getting Discord Nitro for professional use, your budget would be better spent elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, Discord does offer most of the communication features your team might need for free, whereas Teams locks the most useful ones behind a paywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Need an affordable alternative? Try Pumble.<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\">See pricing<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-user-interface-meme-ish-loading-screens-vs-corporate-ui\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams user interface: \u201cMeme-ish\u201d loading screens vs corporate UI&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the user interface of these two apps, I can tell you that deciding which one is better is a matter of taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Teams caters to the traditional business audience<\/strong> with a sophisticated if somewhat cluttered look. The interface is easy to navigate, with all major functionalities \u2013 the <strong>chat, meet, communities, calendar, and activity features<\/strong> \u2014 available in the left-hand sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15.png\" alt=\"Accessing all features is fairly easy in MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15-436x300.png 436w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15-1110x763.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image15-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accessing all features is fairly easy in MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Discord, on the other hand, is a true gaming hub with its signature dark theme, fun and customizable graphics, and an overall vibrant look. But, considering that it\u2019s community-oriented, joining Discord isn\u2019t as straightforward as <strong>joining some other business-oriented <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/best-team-communication-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>employee communication apps<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can chat with your coworkers or start meetings on Discord, you first have to join or organize servers. Users can create up to <strong>500 voice or text channels<\/strong> on their servers, so you\u2019ll have plenty of flexibility while you set up your organization\u2019s server.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13.png\" alt=\"Discord\u2019s interface neatly displays all servers on the left-hand sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-23031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13-436x300.png 436w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13-1110x763.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13-768x528.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image13-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discord\u2019s interface neatly displays all servers on the left-hand sidebar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s neat and logically organized, I\u2019d say Discord does have a steeper learning curve than Microsoft Teams \u2014 especially for first-time users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as <strong>customization<\/strong> goes, both Discord and MS teams leave something to be desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can customize your profile look in Discord by implementing \u201c<strong>profile effects<\/strong>\u201d and server boosts, all of the <strong>available options are locked behind a paywall<\/strong> \u2014 not that professional communication requires those kinds of enhancements.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6.png\" alt=\"You can change your profile\u2019s look, but only if you upgrade to Nitro or Nitro Basic plan\" class=\"wp-image-23032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image6-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can change your profile\u2019s look, but only if you upgrade to Nitro or Nitro Basic plan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, MS Teams doesn\u2019t offer much better customization options, with the only ones being <strong>3 theme variants and various emoji skin tones<\/strong>. I will note that MS Teams has a high contrast theme, which some users might find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12.png\" alt=\"The high contrast theme in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12-584x300.png 584w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12-1110x570.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image12-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The high contrast theme in Microsoft Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customize your interface in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a more comprehensive overview of everything these two apps have to offer? Check out our honest reviews here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/microsoft-teams-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/discord-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discord: An Honest Review by a Competitor (2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-communication-features-teams-offers-organized-communication-while-discord-keeps-things-casual\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams communication features: Teams offers organized communication, while Discord keeps things casual<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important functionality \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/communication-importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication<\/a> \u2014 is organized in different ways in these two apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both apps offer core communication and collaboration features, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audio and video conferencing,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual and team chat,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen and file sharing, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting recording.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from that, both apps also offer management of roles and permissions. As a workspace or server owner, you can assign different levels of access and moderation capabilities to various members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s take a peek at what\u2019s different between the two apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ms-teams-the-corporate-giant-of-organization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MS Teams: The corporate giant of organization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being more business-oriented, Microsoft Teams <strong>offers core communication and collaboration functionality for free<\/strong> and adds more conferencing-focused features in paid plans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I tested the free plan and was able to use:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DMs<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio and video calls<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>File and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-screen-sharing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>screen sharing<\/strong><\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whiteboards<\/strong> for collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I found all of these features easy to use and navigate except for one \u2014 the whiteboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a whiteboard on the free plan isn\u2019t as straightforward as I would have liked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to create one in a separate tab and invite my team members to collaborate on it. There was <strong>no button to create one directly in the call<\/strong> \u2014 which is unfortunate, considering that it\u2019s an amazing feature for real-time collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1.png\" alt=\"Creating a whiteboard and sharing it during a video meeting on MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image1-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creating a whiteboard and sharing it during a video meeting on MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that the free version of whiteboards <strong>doesn\u2019t allow you to see who is currently viewing or editing the whiteboard<\/strong>, which is another downside for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams also lets me create polls and use meeting recording and transcription (but only in English). Conversely, paying users can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request a meeting transcript in over 30 supported languages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use intelligent meeting recap in 9 languages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up breakout rooms, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use \u201cTogether Mode\u201d to help remote team members <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel more connected<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With that being said, even free users can try Teams\u2019 <strong>Together Mode<\/strong> with a few team members \u2014 as shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3.png\" alt=\"A preview of the Together Mode with the free version of Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3-434x300.png 434w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3-1110x768.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image3-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A preview of the Together Mode with the free version of Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, everything in MS Teams is <strong>neatly organized and one click away<\/strong> (if you don\u2019t use whiteboards), which is great for big teams that can\u2019t compromise on organized, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/streamline-business-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streamlined communication<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Communication made easy<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\">See features<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"discord-the-flexible-laid-back-competitor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord: The flexible, laid-back competitor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly to MS Teams, <strong>Discord includes core communication functionality in the free plan<\/strong>. It offers great text chat features with formatting, threads, and embeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparatively, <strong>MS Teams doesn\u2019t offer threads on the free plan<\/strong>, but it has a \u201creply\u201d feature that Discord lacks. I prefer my conversations to be threaded, for better organization, but that\u2019s a personal preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organize your discussions in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, unlike MS Teams, Discord offers <strong>unlimited users and unlimited message history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also has a great search function \u2014 something MS Teams (with its glitchy search that displays terms that are in no way related to the one I searched for) can\u2019t really say.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16.png\" alt=\"The search feature in Discord works better than expected and isn\u2019t glitchy\" class=\"wp-image-23036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image16-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The search feature in Discord works better than expected and isn\u2019t glitchy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, Discord seems more focused on empowering users to practice real-time communication and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/5-strategies-for-effective-team-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">effective team collaboration<\/a> with its<strong>\u201calways on\u201d voice channels<\/strong>, which function as meeting rooms users can freely hop in and out of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an excellent feature for small teams that are used to having a lot of face-to-face, real-time communication. However, I can see these voice calls turning quite chaotic if more than, say, 10 members join them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another unique Discord feature is that it allows <strong>multiple users to share their screens at the same time<\/strong> and modify their stream quality and view settings for a more optimized experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5.png\" alt=\"Multiscreen sharing in a voice channel on Discord\" class=\"wp-image-23037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image5-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Multiscreen sharing in a voice channel on Discord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I do have to say that this feature takes some getting used to. I can see how it can be useful for collaboration and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/brainstorming-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brainstorming sessions<\/a>, but it can also be overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, as useful as it is, I\u2019d prefer the option to record my meetings rather than have multiple screens shared \u2014 something Discord doesn\u2019t offer. It also <strong>doesn\u2019t offer breakout rooms or polling on the free plan<\/strong>, while the whiteboard feature is available, but only as a third-party add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, <strong>both platforms provide robust communication functionalities<\/strong> for their respective audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Create a virtual knowledge base.<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-meeting-capabilities-discord-offers-advanced-voice-features-but-teams-excels-with-video-quality\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams meeting capabilities: Discord offers advanced voice features, but Teams excels with video quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we already talked about what real-time communication can look like on Discord and Teams, let\u2019s take some time to talk about the specifics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, both apps should let you hop on a video call with your team. But, if you care about audio quality, Discord may be the better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord focuses on audio quality and uses the <strong>Opus audio codec<\/strong>as well as <strong>Krisp\u2019s AI-powered noise cancellation <\/strong>to ensure the highest voice quality for its users, even when multiple people are talking at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11.png\" alt=\"Audio controls in Discord\" class=\"wp-image-23040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image11-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audio controls in Discord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Discord also offers users a great level of audio control with features like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Noise suppression,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic adjustment of volume, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warnings for channel switching.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as video calls and streams go, they are also solid, with <strong>free users getting 720p streaming<\/strong> and <strong>Nitro users accessing up to 1080p or even 4K<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Teams also has stellar video quality, with its <strong>default quality <\/strong><strong>being<\/strong><strong> HD 1080p<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the app\u2019s audio and video settings are somewhat lacking, as you can see below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4.png\" alt=\"Audio and video controls in MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image4-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Audio and video controls in MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"teams-supports-more-meeting-participants-but-discord-has-unlimited-meeting-length\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teams supports more meeting participants, but Discord has unlimited meeting length&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum participant capacity is one of the biggest selling points for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing platforms<\/a>. In this category, <strong>Microsoft Teams has the upper hand<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free members in Microsoft Teams can <strong>host group meetings for up to 100 participants<\/strong> \u2014 which is pretty convenient for smaller and mid-size teams and businesses on a tight budget. On top of that, paying users can host:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to <strong>300 attendees on the Standard plan<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <strong>500 to 1,000 on Enterprise plans<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you wanted to host big live-streaming events, you could expand these limits to invite up to <strong>10,000 attendees<\/strong> with view-only permissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, even though Discord\u2019s voice channels can support over 100 people, adding video into the mix lowers that participant limit to 25 people, both on the free and paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Discord offers <strong>unlimited video and audio call <\/strong><strong>duration<\/strong><strong> across all plans<\/strong>, whereas Teams caps meeting duration at:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>60 minutes in the free plan, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 hours for group and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/one-on-one-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-on-one meetings<\/a> across all paid plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than that, I should note that both apps have similarly useful meeting features, letting you adjust your view or even use the pop out mode to move the main video feed freely on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2.png\" alt=\"Discord\u2019s pop out view feature allows you to move the video chat window anywhere you want\" class=\"wp-image-23042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discord\u2019s pop out view feature allows you to move the video chat window anywhere you want<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, Teams also lets hosts control who can see what during meetings. For example, hosts can allow attendees to see only the shared content and video of spotlighted participants. And, though the app doesn\u2019t have too many customization options in general, users are still able to show their personality (or just hide their messy surroundings) with custom virtual backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14.png\" alt=\"Adding virtual backgrounds before a meeting on MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image14-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding virtual backgrounds before a meeting on MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All in all, both Discord and Teams provide an optimum user environment for their respective audiences. With its greater meeting participant limit and professional recap features, Teams is still better suited for professional use than Discord, which doesn\u2019t let more than 25 people have their cameras on at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enjoy uninterrupted meetings on Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how Microsoft Teams and Discord stack up against a meeting platform like Zoom? Check out our hands-on reviews:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams vs Zoom: Which Is the Best Video Conferencing Tool&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/discord-vs-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discord vs Zoom: A Detailed Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-notification-customization-teams-has-more-work-centric-notifications-settings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams notification customization: Teams has more work-centric notifications settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone over the most important features, let\u2019s tackle the \u201cbest of the rest\u201d \u2014 notifications, mentions and reactions, and emoji features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with notification customization options, both Teams and Discord offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Muting channels and DMs (or individual users)<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Different notification preferences for desktop and mobile<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do Not Disturb option<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Teams also offers the option to receive emails that inform you about any missed activity. Discord doesn\u2019t have this feature, but it does allow you to customize notifications for each channel and even add specific notification sounds to each \u2014 something MS Teams is lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would have liked to see customization options that would let me set a notification schedule. Unfortunately, neither Discord nor Teams had those options built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Set a notification schedule in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live reactions such as emojis and hand raising are available in Microsoft Teams in meetings, breakout rooms, and when you use filters and backgrounds \u2014 but not in the large gallery view or in Together Mode. Still, that\u2019s better than nothing \u2014 which is what you get on Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20.png\" alt=\"Live reactions in meetings in MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20-434x300.png 434w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20-1110x768.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20-768x531.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image20-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Live reactions in meetings in MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since Discord prioritizes audio channels, there are no emoji reactions available in calls. Instead, server members can use soundboard reactions (which can obviously be pretty disruptive during meetings).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of voice channels, you\u2019ll still be able to use emojis in text exchanges on Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nitro users can even create and share custom emojis across all servers, groups, or DMs, whereas free users can only access these on the server they uploaded them to.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19.png\" alt=\"Adding custom emojis to your server in Discord is easy\" class=\"wp-image-23038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19-423x300.png 423w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19-1110x788.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image19-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding custom emojis to your server in Discord is easy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Optimize your virtual workspace<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/notification-preferences\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-integrations-ms-teams-offers-more-integrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams integrations: MS Teams offers more integrations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at numbers alone, Microsoft Teams leaves Discord in the dust when it comes to integrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It integrates with over <strong>2,500 leading apps<\/strong> across several categories \u2014 including <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-productivity-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity apps<\/a>, human resources, project management, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a> \u2014 <strong>in addition to the Microsoft 365 Business suite of applications<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10.png\" alt=\"MS Teams offers a wide range of apps that you can integrate\" class=\"wp-image-23045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10-492x300.png 492w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10-1110x677.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image10-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MS Teams offers a wide range of apps that you can integrate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I found the available range of third-party applications on Discord to be quite limiting. However, those that are available are still very relevant and valuable to their key demographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discord caters to more gaming communities \u2014 hence, it connects to social media and gaming platforms and apps such as Reddit, Twitch, and Stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can connect to other apps as well, but you have to use <strong>webhooks and bots<\/strong> to do it. Creating a webhook allows you to receive messages about updates or changes on other apps.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17.png\" alt=\"Integrating Discord with other apps is usually only possible through webhooks\" class=\"wp-image-23039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17-429x300.png 429w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17-1110x777.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17-768x538.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image17-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Integrating Discord with other apps is usually only possible through webhooks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although Discord does a great job of catering to its target audience, it can\u2019t cover everything MS Teams does with its integrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Personalize your Pumble experience<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Find the integrations your team needs on the CAKE.com Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Marketplace<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Create add-ons<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-support-ms-teams-offers-better-support-but-often-gives-automated-responses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams support: MS Teams offers better support but often gives automated responses&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Support is one of Microsoft Teams\u2019 strong suits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>round-the-clock phone and web support<\/strong> in all paid plans and several other free resources, the platform ensures no user or issue is left unattended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams also features an <strong>extensive knowledge base<\/strong> with training videos and courses, community forums, and other resources.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"828\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8.png\" alt=\"Reporting a problem in MS Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8-435x300.png 435w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8-1110x766.png 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8-768x530.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/image8-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reporting a problem in MS Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still, I do have to note that MS Teams <strong>often gives automated responses to its users<\/strong>, and doesn\u2019t always offer human support. That means that, if you run into a problem with MS Teams, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll get stuck arguing with a bot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Discord lacks the advanced customer support MS Teams offers in paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it comes with a <strong>detailed Help Center and community forums<\/strong> users can turn to to find answers to their questions for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All things considered, I have to say MS Teams takes the win in this round \u2014 bots or no bots \u2014 due to its extensive support options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enjoy 24\/7, human support with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discord-vs-teams-security-features-microsoft-teams-offers-superior-security\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discord vs Teams security features: Microsoft Teams offers superior security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t compromise when it comes to the security and compliance of the apps I use \u2014 and neither should you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, Discord could never compare to Teams\u2019 security, and has gotten more than its fair share of security-related controversies over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most recently, Discord has announced that it would start asking users to verify their age via facial scan or identity documents, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eff.org\/deeplinks\/2026\/02\/discord-voluntarily-pushes-mandatory-age-verification-despite-recent-data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sparked concerns with privacy-minded users<\/a> who are already aware of the platform\u2019s previous data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even on paper, Discord\u2019s security features are somewhat lacking, promising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data encryption (encrypting messages in transit (TLS) and encrypting voice data with AES),<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-factor authentication, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy and security settings for servers and DMs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From a business standpoint, securing your team members\u2019 DMs is basically impossible, since their accounts and messages belong to them, even after your working relationship ends. After all, direct conversations in Discord are separate from servers, which ultimately means you have less control over how the information is shared across DMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Microsoft Teams is certainly more secure, offering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>End-to-end encryption,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two-factor verification,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GDPR and ISO\/IEC 27001 compliance, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admin controls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the increase of third-party AI-powered transcription bots, <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/2202096\/block-read-ai-and-other-bots-from-external-joining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some users are realizing<\/a> that keeping Teams secure in 2026 also requires more active involvement from internal security teams and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Discord, Teams can be made more secure through configuration. If needed, organizations can even sign a Business Associate Agreement with Microsoft to ensure that their communications are HIPAA compliant \u2014 which obviously can\u2019t be said about Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, Teams\u2019 advanced security features make it infinitely more safe for professional use than Discord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secure your messages with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-vs-discord-2026-which-app-should-you-pick\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams vs Discord 2026: Which app should you pick?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the hunt for remote team communication tools in 2026, Teams will certainly be on your radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It could even be the perfect solution for your organization, especially if you\u2019re already reliant on the Microsoft 365 suite or in need of that kind of collaborative ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019re not already using Microsoft\u2019s tools, I would caution against starting, especially since Microsoft\u2019s 2026 price increase primarily affects those apps, rather than Teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that makes Teams too expensive for your organization, Discord could be worth a try \u2014 at least, if you\u2019re not particularly concerned about security or interested in maintaining professional optics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what if you didn\u2019t have to choose between business-grade features and affordability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble is the best of both worlds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"looking-for-a-microsoft-teams-or-discord-alternative-try-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for a Microsoft Teams or Discord alternative? Try Pumble&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While reading this comparison, did you catch yourself thinking: \u201cBut I don\u2019t want to sacrifice some features, I want everything I need to be available to me.\u201d?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, then you need to look into <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>. 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