Launched in 2015, Discord is often likened to Reddit but, whilst they can offer similar content, these two platforms are completely different animals.īoth sites allow people to form and join groups of like-minded members under a huge variety of interests.īoth community driven platforms, Reddit is a forum based site where members log-in and leave comments on threads but rarely get to ‘speak’ directly with other members.īy comparison, Discord is a space where members can enjoy live interaction.Īs well as offering instant messaging, the app also facilitates voice and video calls as well as sending media files and private chats.