What is Discord Nitro and is it Worth it?

Discord is an extremely popular online platform, one where millions of users gather to spend time together and connect with others.

As it is a social meeting place (that is also used by many to run businesses), Discord introduced a way to help users customize and tailor their experience for themselves with 'Discord Nitro'. Nitro was introduced in January 2017, and there are currently two Nitro tiers: Nitro Basic and Nitro. Of course, the higher the tier, the better the features.

But is it worth subscribing to Nitro? How do you sign up? What do you even gain from being a subscriber?

In this article, we’ll tackle everything about Discord Nitro and answer all those questions, and more.

Free Discord vs Paid Discord

Discord is an amazing platform with great features, and Nitro can help users make the features even more impressive. Signing up to Discord is completely free, and many users find that Discord’s free features are more than enough to enjoy using the platform. However, for those looking for a more personalized experience, Nitro allows them to have custom emojis, customized profiles, increased file sharing, and more, by signing up for a monthly subscription. For many, the ability to use custom emojis from any server in any server, customize their profile with animated avatars and custom color themes, use super reactions (among many other features) is worth the subscription cost.

So, what do you get by signing up for this paid Discord subscription? Well, there are two Nitro tiers: Nitro Basic and Nitro. Let's take a look at the features of both.

Discord Features: Free vs Nitro Basic vs Nitro

As you can see from this table, almost all features are fun, whimsical improvements. You don’t absolutely need to have an animated avatar, but it’s cool to have!

How Much Does Nitro Cost?

There are only two available Nitro tiers: Nitro Basic and Nitro. Nitro Basic costs $2.99 monthly or $29.99 annually. Nitro costs $9.99 monthly or $99.99 annually.

Discord offers 15 localized prices, the general one being USD. It is important to note that localized pricing is not available for Nitro gifting.

Is it Worth Paying for Discord Nitro?

Having a Nitro might improve your Discord experience by letting you customize your app and communication, improving your overall experience. Because of that, in a nutshell, it’s fair to say that it’s worth paying for Nitro if Discord is among the primary apps you use the most. On the other hand, if you don’t use Discord that much, Nitro might seem like a stretch. However, don’t forget that there are two options! Discord Basic costs $2.99, and Nitro costs $9.99!

One exception to buying Nitro, even if you don’t use Discord that much, is the Server Boosting feature. Subscribing to Nitro will grant you two server boosts, which will allow you to boost your favorite communities and show your support!

How to Sign Up for Discord Nitro

Singing up for Discord Nitro is easy to do and can be done without even leaving the app! Let’s take a look at signing up for Nitro on desktop, iOS, and Android.

Signing Up For Discord Nitro on Desktop

To sign up for Nitro on a desktop platform, you need to:

1. Click the “User Settings” button (cogwheel icon) in your user mini-dashboard
2. Navigate to the “Nitro” section of your User Settings
3. There, you can see two options: “Nitro” and “Basic,” click on the one you want to sign up for and click any of the two “Subscribe” buttons

The signup process is very straight-forward. Here’s how to do it:

1. Clicking the “Subscribe” button will open a pop-up window that lets you select if you want to sign up for the monthly or yearly membership; pick one and click the “Select” button at the bottom right
2. Select which payment type you want to proceed with. We’ll select “Card” for this guide
3. After selecting, you’ll be prompted to enter your card details. Once you enter all the details, click the “Next” button at the bottom right
4. Then, you’ll need to fill out the address form. Click the “Next” button at the bottom right when you’re done
5. In the Preview section, check if your information is correct, and then hit the green “Get Nitro Monthly” button
6. There you go! Your subscription is now active!

Signing up for Discord Nitro on iOS

Signing up for a Nitro membership is easy on iOS as well; it takes just five steps! Here they are:

1. Navigate to the “You” tab of your mobile application and press the “User Settings” button (cogwheel) at the top right of your screen. You can also press the “Nitro” button to skip the 2nd step altogether
2. In your user settings, press the “Get Nitro” button
3. This will open the Nitro screen, where you can see the two options. Click “Get Basic” to start the process of signing up for the Nitro Basic and “Get Nitro” for Nitro
4. Discord will then prompt you to select whether you want to sign up for a monthly subscription or yearly. After making your selection, press “Purchase” and go through your provider’s (AppStore, Google Store, etc.) purchasing process
5. There you go! You’re now signed up for Nitro!

Signing up for Discord Nitro on Android

Signing up for a Nitro membership is just as easy on Android:

1. Navigate to the “You” tab of your mobile application and press the “User Settings” button (cogwheel) at the top right of your screen. You can also press the “Nitro” button to skip the 2nd step altogether
2. In your user settings, press the “Get Nitro” button
3. This will open the Nitro screen, where you can see the two options. Click “Get Basic” to start the process of signing up for the Nitro Basic and “Get Nitro” for Nitro
4. Discord will then prompt you to select whether you want to sign up for a monthly subscription or yearly. After making your selection, press “Purchase” and go through your provider’s (AppStore, Google Store, etc.) purchasing process
5. You're now a Nitro subscriber!

Monetize Your Server and Start Earning Today

Nitro is a fun and easy way to level up your Discord experience with cool features and personalization. This is especially helpful if you run your own Discord community, as you will be able to add your branding to your server with stickers, emojis, and more.

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