What is Discord Nitro?
Discord Nitro is the paid tier of Discord. It does not add features so much as remove limits you have already run into. Here is every perk, and which ones people actually notice.
What Nitro includes
Emoji and stickers everywhere
Use custom and animated emoji from any server in any other server, including DMs. This is the single most used perk, by a distance.
Bigger uploads
500MB per file, against 10MB on free and 50MB on Basic. If you have ever had a clip rejected for being too large, this is the fix.
HD video and screen sharing
1080p at 60fps, and 4K where your hardware allows, against 720p on free. Only relevant if you actually stream to friends.
Profile customisation
Animated avatar, custom banner, profile themes, a longer bio, and a custom tag. Entirely cosmetic, and for many people the reason they buy it anyway.
Two server boosts
Included with full Nitro and worth about $10 alone. Boosts improve a server for everyone in it rather than just you.
Longer messages and more servers
4,000 characters instead of 2,000, and a 200 server limit instead of 100.
The two tiers
Discord sells Nitro at two levels, and the cheaper one covers what most people use.
| Tier | Monthly | Yearly | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro Basic | $2.99 | $29.99 | Emoji and larger uploads |
| Nitro | $9.99 | $99.99 | Streaming, boosting, everything |
The full breakdown is in Basic vs full Nitro.
Ways to get it
Buying directly from Discord is the simplest route. Nitro also arrives as gifts, bundled with hardware and game purchases, and through giveaways.
If cost is the deciding factor, every below-retail option is compared on cheap Discord Nitro. If someone has sent you a code, see how to redeem a Nitro gift.
Common questions
What is Discord Nitro?
A paid subscription that removes limits on the free Discord client: larger file uploads, custom and animated emoji in every server, HD screen sharing, a customisable profile, and two server boosts.
How much does Discord Nitro cost?
Full Nitro is $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Nitro Basic is $2.99 a month or $29.99 a year.
Does Nitro give you anything in every server?
Yes. That is the main draw. Custom emoji, your animated avatar and your profile changes follow you everywhere, rather than being limited to servers that have unlocked them.
Can you share a Nitro subscription?
No. It applies to one account. You can gift months to someone else, but they are then on their own subscription.
Start building your Balance
Sign in with Discord and the sniper runs on your account. Three credits is one full month of Nitro, and a failed claim is always refunded.
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