A private Discord alternative for your squad
Voice channels, custom roles and group chats for clans, guilds and gaming communities, with every message end-to-end encrypted and no ads, tracking or sponsored content.
Voice channels and calls for your squad
Drop into a voice channel before a match or start a call straight from a DM. Voice and video are encrypted and built into the same channels your group already chats in.
- Voice channels that sit next to your text channels
- Encrypted voice and video calls with screen sharing
- Calls directly from 1-on-1 and group conversations
Set up your clan, guild or community
Create text, voice and announcement channels for raids, scrims, LFG and patch notes. Keep private channels for your core team and public ones for everyone else.
- Text, voice and announcement channels created on the fly
- Per-channel privacy and access rules
- Invite members directly and manage them in one place
Roles that fit how your group plays
Lupyd has no fixed admin or moderator ranks. Make roles like Shotcaller, Coach, Sub or Raid Lead, give each one exactly the permissions it needs, and assign them to anyone.
- Create any role from scratch, with any name
- Pick the exact permission flags each role gets
- Reassign or revoke roles at any time
Your chats stay between your team
Every message is end-to-end encrypted: the Signal Protocol for DMs and MLS for group chats. Strategies, call-outs and inside jokes can't be read by Lupyd's servers, and there are no ads or tracking.
- End-to-end encrypted DMs and group chats by default
- Clips, screenshots and files encrypted with AES before upload
- No ads, no tracking, no algorithmic feed
Find that build or strat in milliseconds
Search runs on your own device against a local index, so you can dig up an old loadout, a match time or a shared link instantly, without your search terms ever leaving your machine.
- Searches DMs, groups and channels together
- Runs locally, with no queries sent to a server
Lupyd vs Discord
Discord is the default for gaming communities, and it has a huge ecosystem. Lupyd is built for groups that want the same channels-and-roles setup with their text conversations end-to-end encrypted.
| Feature | Lupyd | Discord |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encrypted text messages | Yes, DMs and groups | No |
| End-to-end encrypted voice and video | Yes | Yes |
| Text, voice and announcement channels | Yes | Yes |
| Custom roles and permissions | Yes, with no fixed ranks | Yes |
| Where search runs | On your device | On Discord's servers |
| Ads and promotions | None | Sponsored Quests and Nitro upsells |
| Apps | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android (iOS coming) | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Bots and integrations | Plugins on the roadmap | Large bot ecosystem |
Comparison based on publicly documented features as of October 2026. Discord is a trademark of Discord Inc. Lupyd is not affiliated with Discord.
Common questions
Is Lupyd a good alternative to Discord?
If your group wants channels, voice and custom roles but also wants its messages end-to-end encrypted, yes. Lupyd encrypts DMs with the Signal Protocol and group chats with MLS, so only members can read them. Discord still has more integrations and a web app, so it depends on what your community relies on.
Does Lupyd have voice channels?
Yes. You can create voice channels alongside text and announcement channels, and start encrypted voice or video calls with screen sharing from any conversation.
Does Lupyd support bots?
Not yet. First-class plugins and extensions are on the Lupyd roadmap.
Is Lupyd free for gaming communities?
Yes. The free Community tier gives you an end-to-end encrypted workspace with the core collaboration tools. Pro adds extended storage, higher channel limits and priority features.
Which platforms can my team use?
macOS, Windows, Linux and Android today. iOS is in development, and there is no web version yet.
Ready to bring your squad over?
Available on macOS, Windows, Linux, and Android.