Are Telegram groups still better than Discord communities for engagement?

[seoguyy]

If you have used both, which platform has worked better for building an active community

 

[erp-schoolaura]

In my experience, it depends on the audience, but Discord has been better for building an active, engaged community. Real-time conversations, channels for different topics, and community events keep members involved. Traditional forums are still excellent for searchable, long-form discussions, but Discord generally creates more day-to-day interaction and stronger engagement.

 

[bangalorepackersandmovers]

It depends on your goal: Telegram groups are better for fast, high-volume conversations, while Discord communities offer stronger long-term engagement through organized channels, roles, and community features.

 

[seoguyy]

seoguyy

you are right, both platforms users have are having different behavior so definitely i we wanna build long term engagement community then discord is better

 

[NelaKola]

I think that it totally depends of your target audience age, if it is <25 y.o. than it might be discord, and if it is >25 y.o. than telegram. But also you need to know geo of this audience for sure.

 

[seoguyy]

seoguyy

so you are trying to say that discord users are more mature than telegram, so any entertainment based stuff can't perform well in discord

 

[NelaKola]

NelaKola

I mean exactly opposite, telegram is more mature imho

 

[NiceNIC Team]

Telegram is better when you want fast reactions. Discord is better when the community needs structure and longer discussions.

 

[qcsisouae]

Whether Telegram groups are better than Discord communities for engagement depends on the type of audience and purpose. Telegram is ideal for quick updates, announcements, and large public groups because it is simple to use and has high message visibility. Discord offers better long-term engagement with organized channels, voice chats, roles, and community features, making it suitable for gaming, tech, education, and niche communities. We should choose the platform based on our audience's preferences and the type of interaction we want to encourage rather than assuming one is always better than the other.

 

[Profit.Ninja]

Community size and activity level matter too. Discord works well when there is enough activity to support multiple channels, but in smaller communities it can fragment discussions and make the server feel empty. Telegram keeps everyone in one conversation, so it usually generates faster reactions. A hybrid setup can also work well: Telegram for updates and quick engagement, Discord for the core community and more structured discussions

 

[mrlong]

I don't think the question is which platform has more engagement, but which one matches your community's purpose. Telegram is excellent for announcements, quick discussions, and keeping everyone in one conversation. Discord is much better for building a knowledge-based community with organized channels, events, and long-term member retention. In many cases, the best strategy is to use both - Telegram for reach and instant communication, and Discord as the hub for your most engaged members.