Ripcord
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Ripcord, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Ripcord's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ripcord License | $20, paid once | Windows, Mac, and Linux in one license · Use on as many personal computers as you want, if you are the only user · Not a subscription; never expires. Includes 1 year of free version upgrades. |
The facts
Each one read from Ripcord's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Channels
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Enterprise licenses
- The maker says enterprise or floating site licenses are available by email and include full source code access and high-priority feature requests.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Feature limits
- The support table says Discord permits only one simultaneous online account to avoid triggering automated anti-spam systems; Slack permits unlimited simultaneous online accounts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Slack,Discordchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Interface features
- It supports tabs, multiple windows, multiple accounts, customizable fonts, colors and sizes, and channel bookmarks.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The license covers Windows, Mac, and Linux and can be used on as many of the purchaser’s personal computers as they want, provided they are the only user.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Message history
- unlimitedchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Performance and privacy
- The maker says Ripcord is not built on web browser technology, uses low CPU and memory, uses zero GPU, and has no tracking or analytics.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the Ripcord Discord server or Slack team for help, questions, and feedback, and provides email addresses for order and product support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported services
- Ripcord is compatible with Slack and Discord and is developed independently, without affiliation or endorsement from either company.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Voice chat
- Voice chat works with Discord; Slack voice chat is marked as work in progress on the product page.checked 11 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Ripcord is a desktop chat client for group-centric services such as Slack and Discord, with a compact interface designed for power users.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free use
- The maker says Ripcord can be tried without payment, Slack features eventually require payment, and a license is optional if Slack features are not used.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Trial status
- The product page says Ripcord is in alpha and its shareware trial period is set to unlimited.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux download
- The download page lists a Linux 0.4.29 AppImage for x86-64 that requires glibc 2.19 or newer, and links to a PGP signature and public key.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mac download
- The download page lists a Mac 0.4.29 ZIP compatible with macOS 10.12 Sierra and later.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxchecked 23 Sep 2026
- Windows download
- The download page lists a Windows 0.4.29 ZIP compatible with 64-bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.checked 11 Oct 2026
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