Last Updated on March 11, 2026
Vesktop is a custom Discord App aiming to give you better performance and improve Linux support
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Vencord preinstalled.
- Much more lightweight and faster than the official Discord app.
- Linux Screenshare with sound and Wayland.
- Much better privacy, since Discord has no access to your system.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/Vencord/Vesktop
Support:
Developer: Vencord
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
Vesktop is written in TypeScript. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
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|---|---|
| Vesktop | Custom app aiming to give you better performance and improve Linux support |
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| Abaddon | GTK-based messaging and voice client with extensive customisation |
| GoofCord | Configurable and privacy minded discord client |
| Equibop | Cross-platform Vesktop fork |
| Datcord | Specialized version of Firefox (the official client is Chromium-based) |
| Qtcord | Discord client built with Qt |
| Acheron | Qt-based messaging and voice client with multi-account support |
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