Discord Nitro is better suited for users who want to enhance their Discord experience with server customization and community engagement tools. WhatsApp is a better choice for users who prioritize secure and reliable communication across multiple platforms, especially with large groups.
| Attribute | Discord Nitro | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Cost | Nitro: $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, Nitro Basic: $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year | WhatsApp is generally free to use. WhatsApp Business API has monthly subscription fees that can range from $50 to $500 depending on the Business Solution Provider (BSP) and usage. There are also per-conversation charges that vary by template message types and region. |
| Maximum Group Size | Up to 200 servers | Up to 1,024 members |
| File Sharing Limit | Free: 8MB, Nitro Basic: 50MB, Nitro: 500MB | Up to 2GB |
| Screen Sharing Quality | Free: Up to 720p at 30fps, Nitro Classic: Up to 1080p at 60fps, Nitro: Up to 4K at 60fps | WhatsApp offers screen sharing with audio during video calls. The platform uses the MLow codec to improve call reliability and audio quality, even in poor network conditions. Video calls have higher resolution for those with faster connections. |
| Custom Emoji Support | All servers can add up to 50 custom emojis. Nitro subscribers can use custom emojis from any server. Nitro and Nitro Basic users get an extra 50 slots for animated emojis. | Not available |
| Server Customization Options | Nitro users can customize their profile for each server, including server avatar, profile banner, "About Me" text, profile theme, avatar decoration, and profile effects. | Not available |
| Voice Channel Quality | Bitrates can range from 64kbps to 96kbps on standard servers. Nitro boosted servers can reach up to 384kbps. | WhatsApp uses the MLow codec to improve call reliability and audio quality, even in poor network conditions. Calls made on mobile devices benefit from improved noise and echo cancellation. |
| Video Call Capacity | Not available | WhatsApp supports video calls with up to 32 participants across all devices. |
| Message History Retention | Not available | Users can back up their chat history using end-to-end encrypted backups on Google Account or iCloud. |
| Platform Availability | Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, and web browsers | Android, iOS, Mac, PC, and Web |
| End-to-End Encryption | Not available | WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption to secure messages, photos, videos, voice messages, calls, status updates, and documents. This ensures that only the sender and recipient can read the messages. |
| Community Features | Voice channels, custom emoji reactions, custom app pinning, and server-wide customizations. Nitro enhances these with server boosts, which unlock perks like extra emoji slots and improved audio quality. | WhatsApp Communities bring members together in topic-based groups. Community admins can send announcements and manage groups. Communities support features like events, polls, message reactions, and file sharing. |