Discord Nitro vs Nitro Basic: Which Should You Choose?
Here's an up-to-date, practical breakdown of Discord's two premium plans. We compare pricing, upload limits, streaming quality, boosts, and customization so you can quickly pick the plan that matches how you actually use Discord.
TL;DR
Nitro Basic
- Custom emojis and stickers anywhere
- File uploads up to 50 MB
- Solid basics for casual use
- Budget-friendly at $2.99/mo
Discord Nitro
- File uploads up to 500 MB
- HD streaming, up to 4K/60fps
- 2 Server Boosts + 30% off more
- Animated avatar/banner, per‑server profiles, themes
Pricing
Nitro Basic
$2.99 per month.
Pricing may vary by region and promotions.
Discord Nitro
$9.99 per month. Annual billing is available and typically discounted.
Check the official pricing page for current regional rates.
Key Differences
Nitro Basic includes
- Custom and animated emojis from any server
- Custom stickers across servers
- File uploads up to 50 MB
- Nitro badge and cosmetic touches (e.g., app icon)
Discord Nitro adds
- File uploads up to 500 MB
- HD streaming up to 4K/60fps
- 2 Server Boosts included (+30% off more)
- Animated avatar, banner, profile themes, per‑server profiles
- Join up to 200 servers and send messages up to 4,000 chars
- Extras like Soundboard anywhere, Super Reactions, shop perks
Which Should You Choose?
Pick Nitro Basic if you…
- Chat casually, want emoji/sticker freedom
- Share images/clips that fit within 50 MB
- Don't need boosts, HD streaming, or deep customization
Choose Discord Nitro if you…
- Stream in HD or share large files regularly
- Support servers with included Boosts
- Want animated avatars/banners, themes, per‑server profiles
Tips & Notes
Practical notes
- Features and pricing can change. Always confirm on Discord's official pages when you subscribe.
- If you manage a community, the 2 Boosts in Nitro can be put to great use on your server.
- Consider monthly first; upgrade or cancel as your usage changes.
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Prices and features can change. Always confirm on Discord's official help/pricing pages before subscribing.