Voice channels, screen sharing, rich chat — all the things you love about Discord, without the ads, paywalls, and data harvesting. Free forever.
Discord has changed. What started as a simple chat app for gamers has become a platform that sells access to your data, hides basic features behind Nitro subscriptions, and makes decisions that benefit advertisers over users. If you've been looking for a way out, you're not alone.
Discord's ad platform shows targeted ads based on your conversations and behavior. Mutiny has zero ads — our model doesn't depend on selling your attention.
Custom emoji, animated avatars, higher file uploads, server boosts — in Discord these are Nitro features. In Mutiny, they're just features. No subscription required.
Discord can remove your server at any time for any reason. Mutiny is built for crew ownership. Your server, your rules, your call on what happens there.
Discord tracks what you say, who you talk to, and how you use the app. Mutiny doesn't sell your data because we're not in the business of monetizing your conversations.
Discord optimized for massive public servers and brand communities. Mutiny is for your actual crew — the 10, 20, or 50 people you actually want to hang out with.
Discord has been adding forums, activities, quests, and shops. Mutiny is focused: voice, chat, and screen sharing. That's it. Simple by design.
| Feature | Mutiny | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| Voice channels | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Screen sharing | ✓ Free, all resolutions | 1080p requires Nitro |
| Rich text chat | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Custom server emoji | ✓ Free, unlimited | Limited free, more with Nitro boost |
| Animated avatars | ✓ Free | Nitro only |
| Custom themes | ✓ Full color control | Nitro only |
| File upload size | ✓ Large limits free | 8MB free, 500MB with Nitro |
| Ads | ✓ Zero, ever | ✗ Targeted ad platform |
| Data selling | ✓ We don't | ✗ Yes |
| Monthly cost | ✓ $0 forever | $0 limited / $9.99 Nitro |
Yes. Mutiny is free to use and always will be. We're not building toward a Nitro-style subscription — our goal is to keep communication free for everyone. We don't need to monetize your conversations to exist.
Yes. You can create a server on Mutiny and invite your crew via invite link — the same way Discord works. You can set up channels, roles, and permissions. Your existing Discord history doesn't transfer, but your community can.
The web app works on any mobile browser, and iOS and Android native apps are in development. For now, you can use Mutiny on your phone through the browser at app.mutinyapp.gg.
Absolutely. Mutiny was built with gaming crews in mind — low-latency voice powered by LiveKit, screen sharing for watch parties and co-op sessions, custom emoji for inside jokes, and no ads interrupting your flow. It's what Discord used to feel like.
Revolt is open-source and self-hostable, which is great for technical users. Element (Matrix) is focused on decentralization and enterprise use. Mutiny is focused on being the simplest, fastest, most approachable option for regular crews — no server setup, no federation complexity, just sign up and start talking.
Mutiny has native desktop apps for macOS (Apple Silicon) and Windows (64-bit), plus a web app that works in any modern browser. iOS and Android apps are coming soon.
Set up your crew's server in under 2 minutes. Free forever.