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title: "mssgs vs Discord - Privacy-first alternative"
description: "mssgs vs Discord comparison. Your data in the EU, no AI analysis, community moderation. The privacy-first Discord alternative for communities."
canonical: https://mss.gs/en/mssgs-vs-discord
language: en
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# mssgs vs Discord

Your data, your rules, your privacy. Without Big Tech.

## Full comparison

mssgs is a privacy-friendly alternative to Discord: channels, voice calls and eight built-in games, with all data hosted 100% in the EU (Netherlands/Germany) and end-to-end encryption for private chats. Below is the full feature-by-feature comparison.

|  | Discord | mssgs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Company & data** |  |  |
| Company | American | Dutch (EU) |
| Data location | United States | 100% Netherlands |
| Advertisements | Nitro pop-ups | None |
| **Privacy & security** |  |  |
| End-to-end encryption (DM) | No | Yes |
| AI analysis of messages | Yes | None |
| DM spam protection | DMs always open | DM requests off by default |
| Bulk delete messages | Only per message | Yes |
| Self-hosting possible | No | On request |
| **Moderation & control** |  |  |
| Moderation | By Discord employees | By the community |
| Multiple owners per group | No | Yes |
| User groups | Only roles per channel | Permissions for your whole group |
| Email domain restriction | No | Restrict access to your own domain |
| **Unique features** |  |  |
| Webhooks | Only per channel | Global + per channel |
| Custom triggers (/command → webhook) | No | Yes |
| **Standard features** |  |  |
| Channels and categories | Yes | Yes |
| Voice calls | Yes | Yes |
| Bots & integrations | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app performance | Medium | Fast |
| Desktop app performance | High | Fast |

## Why communities switch

### Your data, your rules

Discord reads and analyzes your messages. With mssgs, your data stays yours. No AI training, no advertising profiles.

### Data in Europe

Your community data stays in Dutch data centers. No CLOUD Act, no American jurisdiction.

### Community moderation

Not Discord, but the community decides what is and isn't allowed. Democratic moderation by volunteers.

### No pop-ups and ads

No Nitro pop-ups, no server boost hassle. Just a clean interface without distractions.

### Everything you're used to from Discord

- Channels and categories

- Voice channels

- Roles and permissions

- Bots and integrations

- Mobile and desktop apps

- Reactions and emojis

### Plus a few extra things

- E2E encryption for DMs

- DM requests (no spam)

- Multiple owners per group

- Community moderation

- No ads or pop-ups

- EU data location

## Switching is easy

Get started in three steps

#### Create an mssgs account

Free to start. No credit card needed.

#### Set up your group

Create channels and categories. Configure roles and permissions.

#### Invite your community

Share an invite link in your Discord server and help your members switch.

Need help? We're happy to assist with the migration. [Contact us](https://mss.gs/en/contact). More questions? See the [full FAQ](https://mss.gs/en/faq).

## Frequently asked questions

**Why would I use mssgs when Discord is free?**

With Discord, you pay with your data and privacy. Your messages are analyzed, you constantly see Nitro pop-ups, and an American company has control over your community. With mssgs, you have control.

**Can I migrate my Discord community?**

Yes, you can manually recreate your channel structure. There is no automatic import from Discord, but most communities have switched within a day.

**What is community moderation?**

With mssgs communities, volunteer moderators from the community vote on reports. Not a company, but the community decides what is acceptable.

**Is mssgs a good Discord alternative?**

Yes, for groups that want more privacy. mssgs has channels, voice calls and eight built-in games, with all data hosted in the EU, DM requests off by default, and end-to-end encryption for private chats.

**Does mssgs have games like Discord?**

Yes. Eight games you play directly in the chat, including Four in a Row, Battleship, Checkers and Stratego.

**Is mssgs free like Discord?**

mssgs is free to start, no credit card needed. When creating an account you choose between a group account and a work account.

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