cordless

The premium Open Source alternative to Discord

🎯 Best for:Developers and sysadmins who prefer terminal-based workflows.
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What is cordless?

A TUI (Terminal User Interface) client for Discord written in Go. Enables full communication capabilities within a CLI environment, eliminating the need for a graphical browser or Electron.

Tech Stack
GoOS & Utilities

Why cordless?

  • Extremely low resource usage
  • Keyboard-driven efficiency
  • Works over SSH

Limitations

  • No image/video rendering
  • Steep learning curve
  • No voice chat support
3/4/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
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/ year
Team Size10 Users
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