Discord got bloated.We kept it simple.
The community platform built around trust. End-to-end encrypted, zero ads, and tools designed to help creators monetise fairly.
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Trusted by 4,200+ communities that migrated from Discord
Platform features
Everything your community needs.
Built for privacy-first communities, creators who deserve fair pay, and teams that want full control.
End-to-end encrypted channels
Every message is encrypted using Signal Protocol before it leaves your device. Not even Skycord can read your messages — this is a hard cryptographic guarantee, not a policy.
Creator revenue tools
Charge for paid roles, gated channels, or subscriptions. We take just 5% — you keep 95%. Real-time payout analytics built in.
Self-host or cloud
Don't want to trust us? Run Skycord on your own infrastructure with a single Docker command. Your servers, your data, your rules.
$ docker pull skycord/server
✓ Pulling latest image...
$ docker-compose up -d
✓ Starting 4 services...
✓ Skycord running on :3000
✓ E2E keys generated
✓ Ready. Your data. Your rules.
What people are saying
Communities that made the switch
Real feedback from founders, creators, and teams who moved off Discord.
“We moved 12,000 members off Discord in a weekend. The migration tool is genuinely impressive — channels, roles, everything came over cleanly. Our community didn't skip a beat.”
@skyeome
Crypto community founder · 12,400 members
“I was making $340/mo on Patreon. First month on Skycord I cleared $2,100. The 5% cut versus Patreon's 8%+ plus the gated channels makes a real difference at scale.”
@alice.dev
Developer educator · 3,200 members
“We self-host for compliance reasons. Skycord's Docker setup took 20 minutes from zero to live. I've configured enterprise software that took three weeks. This was refreshing.”
@bob_infra
Infrastructure lead · Enterprise team
“The E2E encryption isn't marketing. I audited the Signal Protocol implementation myself. It's legitimate. This is the first community tool I'd actually recommend to privacy-conscious clients.”
@c.auditor
Security researcher · Independent auditor
“Switched from a paid Slack workspace at $12.50/user/mo. 80 people. We're saving $1,000 a month and have better voice channels. I'm embarrassed we waited this long.”
@dani.pm
Product manager · 80-person team
“I tested six community platforms in Q4. Skycord was the only one where the privacy claims held up under scrutiny. Everything else was just marketing copy.”
@emre.t
Tech startup CTO · 420 members
Joined by 4,200+ communities so far
How it works
Up and running in minutes.
No setup wizard. No enterprise contracts. Just a community platform that works right out of the box.
Create your server in 30 seconds
Sign up, name your community, and choose your channels. No setup wizard, no credit card required. You're live in under a minute.
New server
Skycord Community
1 member · Public
Encryption is on by default
There's no 'enable encryption' toggle. Every channel, every message, every file is end-to-end encrypted the moment your server is created.
E2E encryption active
Signal Protocol · All channels
Invite your community
Share an invite link or import from Discord. Set roles, permissions, and channel access. Your community feels at home instantly.
Members · 1,204
Start earning from day one
Enable paid roles, premium channels, or monthly subscriptions. We handle payments and payouts — you focus on your community.
Revenue this month
Skycord vs others
Why communities are switching
Discord was built for gamers in 2015. Communities have evolved. Skycord was built for what comes next.
Feature
Skycord
Discord & others
E2E encrypted by default via Signal Protocol. Zero data collection. Not even we can read your messages.
Messages stored server-side. Ad-targeted. Encryption is opt-in and limited. Your data is their product.
Keep 95% of subscription revenue. Paid roles, gated channels, and payouts built in. We only earn when you earn.
Server Boost revenue mostly goes to the platform. Limited monetisation tools. High cuts and paywalled features.
Self-host on your own infrastructure with one Docker command. You own your data with no lock-in.
No self-hosting. The platform owns your community data and can suspend your server without appeal.
- Signal Protocol E2E encryption
- Zero ad tracking
- 5% platform fee — you keep 95%
- Self-hosting included
- Open-source server code
- No algorithm-driven feeds
- Server-side message storage
- Ad-targeted user profiles
- High revenue cuts
- No self-hosting option
- Closed source
- Algorithmic content ranking
3,800+ communities migrated from Discord last month
Import channels, roles, and message history automatically. Takes under 10 minutes.
Simple pricing
Start free, grow with your community.
No hidden fees. Creator monetisation at just 5%. Cancel anytime.
Free
Start a trusted community with no upfront cost.
What's included
- Up to 100 members
- E2E encrypted channels
- Text, voice & video
- Custom roles & permissions
- 1 GB file storage
- Community support
Creator
PopularGrow your audience and start earning from your community.
Everything in previous, plus
- Everything in Free
- Unlimited members
- Paid roles & gated channels
- 5% platform fee — you keep 95%
- Real-time revenue analytics
- Priority support
- 50 GB file storage
- Custom invite links
Business
Full control for teams, enterprises, and compliance needs.
Everything in previous, plus
- Everything in Creator
- Self-hosting option
- White-label branding
- Custom domain
- SSO & advanced security
- Unlimited file storage
- API access
- Dedicated SLA support
All plans include E2E encryption, custom roles, and invite management. No credit card required to start.
FAQ
Questions worth asking.
Everything you need to know before moving your community off Discord.
Visit help centerIs Skycord really end-to-end encrypted?
Yes. Every message, file, and voice call is encrypted with Signal Protocol before leaving your device. We cannot read your messages — even if we wanted to.
How does the 5% creator fee work?
When you charge members for paid roles or subscriptions, Skycord takes just 5%. You keep 95%. There are no monthly fees for the Creator plan — we only earn when you earn.
Can I migrate my Discord server to Skycord?
Yes. Our Discord importer brings over your channels, roles, and member list. Most communities are fully migrated in under 10 minutes.
What's the free plan limit?
The free plan supports up to 100 members with unlimited channels, E2E encryption, and text and voice. No credit card required to get started.
Can I self-host Skycord?
Yes. The Business plan includes self-hosting support. Pull our Docker image, run docker-compose up, and you have a fully self-hosted Skycord instance in minutes.
Is Skycord open source?
The core Skycord server is open source and auditable. This is how you can verify our encryption claims without taking our word for it.
Still have questions?
Compare plans or talk to us — no sales pressure.
Ready to launch
Your community deserves better.
Join 4,200+ communities already on Skycord. No ads, no data selling, no lock-in.
47,000+
Members on platform
4,200+
Communities migrated
$2.4M
Earned by creators
Skycord HQ
4,200 members
Just hit 4,000 members 🎉
Revenue is up 34% this month
Self-hosted version is incredible
Monthly revenue
$2,847
Platform fee
5% only