Ask HN: Discord vs Slack for a Startup

[3Samourai]

I asked multiple people—most YC founders told me to use Discord, a VC told me to use Microsoft Teams, and two other funds told me to use Slack.

So, what’s your take?

[layer8]

Be self-sufficient and self-host Mattermost.

https://mattermost.com/download/

[Chihuahua0633]

Use Slack if you need structured team communication, business integrations, and a professional workspace.

Use Discord if your startup values real-time collaboration, voice chat, and a casual work culture.

[Tomte]

You will face much harder decisions in your business. Are you going to ask several investors whether to hire an assistant, or rent an office, as well?

[3Samourai]

It's started like a casual talk, and I just wanted to know the felling of the community :)

[codingdave]

Ask your team. This is not a decision that will make or break your company... just pick whatever the team likes. After all, they will be using it, not your VCs or other founders.

[3Samourai]

We do not have any employees yet. My friends and I would choose Discord, but maybe I have overlooked an incredible feature of Slack.