---
title: "For Creators - mssgs | Your own community"
description: "Your own place for your community on mssgs. Shared ownership, DM privacy, community moderation. The perfect Discord alternative."
canonical: https://mss.gs/en/creators
language: en
---

# Build your own community

Your own place for your community on mssgs. Free to start, perfect as a Discord alternative.

## What you get

Everything you need to build your community

### Owners

#### Shared ownership

Add multiple owners. Share control without transferring your group.

- Multiple owners

- Unique to mssgs

#### Incoming DM request

Wants to start a conversation with you.

#### DM Requests

DMs are off by default. New people send a request that you accept or decline. No spam, no unwanted messages.

- Privacy by default

- Unique to mssgs

## Perfect for

Communities of all shapes and sizes

#### Gaming communities

Your own clan, guild, or gaming group. Voice chat included.

#### Friend groups

Your own place for the whole group. With voice and built-in games.

#### Open source projects

A place for contributors to collaborate and discuss.

#### Study groups

Organize your studies with channels per subject and voice for group calls.

## Discord is free. But you pay with your data.

You pay with your data, your control, and your peace of mind

|  | Discord | mssgs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Company | American (US) | Dutch (EU) |
| Data location | United States | Netherlands |
| AI analysis of messages | Yes | None |
| Delete messages | Only per message | Bulk delete available |
| Self-hosting available | No | Yes, on request |
| Moderation | By Discord employees | Community moderators |
| Webhooks | Only per channel | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers | Not available | /command → webhook |
| Multiple owners | Not available | Add multiple owners |
| Email domain restriction | Not available | Restrict access to your own domain |
| User groups | Only roles per channel | Permissions for your whole group |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Advertisements | Nitro pop-ups | None |

**Community moderation:** Anyone can sign up as a volunteer moderator. After verification, they can vote on reports and help keep mssgs safe. More about [community moderation](https://mss.gs/en/moderators), or see the [full Discord comparison](https://mss.gs/en/mssgs-vs-discord).

## Frequently asked questions

**Can I upgrade to business?**

**What if I cancel?**

## Together we make mssgs better

Start your community.