Quick Summary
Discord
Discord bot with slash commands and threads
- Slash commands
- Button interactions
- Autocomplete
Matrix
Decentralized Matrix protocol support
- Decentralized/federated
- End-to-end encryption
- Thread support
Capability Comparison
| Capability | Discord | Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Group Chats | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Media Messages | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Voice Messages | — No | — No |
| Reactions | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Thread Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Native Commands | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Text Limit | 2000 chars | 4096 chars |
| Protocol | discord.js via @buape/carbon | matrix-bot-sdk |
Access Control Policies
Discord
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Matrix
DM Policies
allowlistpairingopen
Group Policies
allowlistopen
Best Use Cases
Choose Discord for:
- Community AI assistant
- Gaming server bot
- Developer team helper
- Support communities
Choose Matrix for:
- Privacy-focused teams
- Open source communities
- Self-hosted environments
Use with AI Providers
Both channels work with all OpenClaw AI providers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for AI assistants, Discord or Matrix?
Both work well with OpenClaw. Discord is better for community ai assistant, while Matrix excels at privacy-focused teams. Consider your audience and feature requirements.
Can I use both Discord and Matrix with OpenClaw?
Yes! OpenClaw supports multiple channels simultaneously. You can connect the same AI assistant to both Discord and Matrix, allowing users to interact through their preferred platform.
Which has better group chat support?
Both support group chats. Discord uses allowlist, open policies, while Matrix uses allowlist, open.