Heylo: The top Discord alternative for real-world communities

While Discord is built for virtual connections, Heylo helps you foster connections IRL. You can create authentic relationships and grow a thriving, meaningful group with tools designed specifically for leaders like you.

Build a strong, authentic community in Heylo

The biggest difference between Heylo, Discord, and other apps like Discord? How your members show up. Authenticity drives deeper connections.

On Heylo, members represent their true selves with real names and photos, instead of anonymous handles and avatars.

With Heylo, your members engage as their real selves, whether signing up for events, sending messages, or inviting others to join.

Why community group leaders choose Heylo as a Discord alternative

Both platforms offer familiar features like topic-based chats and roles for organizing members, but Heylo goes beyond communication. With Heylo, you as a leader can build and sustain thriving communities, unlike other apps like Discord.

Build a seamless event calendar Simplify RSVPs, attendance tracking, and post-event feedback. Customize registration questions, share event maps, and spark conversations with event-specific chats.

Member directory Profiles include photos, interests, and icebreaker prompts to foster connection. Members are organized by event attendance, leadership roles, and more.

Member info: Request and securely store data like emergency contacts or addresses, with easy export options.

Waiver collection: Collect and store liability waivers digitally, quickly, and securely.

Streamline paid events and memberships: Collect funds seamlessly with flexible membership options, free trials, and lower fees than Discord’s 10% cut of payments. Heylo charges just 3.7% + $0.59 per transaction.

Pricing: Heylo vs. Discord

Both platforms are free to use, but the focus differs:

  • Discord: Offers Nitro subscriptions for members and charges leaders 10% for memberships.
  • Heylo, members represent their true selves with real names and photos.

Discord excels at online gaming and anonymous chat, but if you’re a leader who wants to create real-world connections, Heylo has everything you need.

With tools for event management, member engagement, and support and resources for leaders, Heylo helps you simplify leading and strengthen connections.