The best voice chat app for gaming with friends
An honest look at Discord, TeamSpeak, Steam Chat, WhatsApp and Falafy for gaming with friends: price, voice, screen sharing, platforms and who each one suits.
Definition · frequently asked questions
What is Falafy?
Falafy is a free Brazilian chat app for gamers and work teams, with voice channels, screen sharing, webcam and text chat organized in servers, with no ads and no paid plan.
Free, no ads and no subscription. Version 0.9.1. Updated October 1, 2026.
Definition
Falafy is a free Brazilian chat app for gamers and work teams, with voice channels, screen sharing, webcam and text chat organized in servers, with no ads and no paid plan.
It is an independent project created in Brazil in 2026, not affiliated with Discord or any other app. Official website: falafy.com.br.
Who it's for
- Gamers who want free voice chat to play with friends, with screen sharing to show off the match.
- Work teams that need channel-based chat, voice rooms and screen sharing with no per-user cost.
- Communities that want a server with roles, moderation, events and invites.
What Falafy does
- Voice channels with noise suppression that runs on your own device, in three levels (Light, Balanced and Maximum)
- Screen sharing up to 1080p60, with PC audio on Windows and 120/144 fps in beta for people with a hardware video encoder
- Webcam in calls, with background blur
- Watch Together (YouTube videos synced in the call, in beta) and a stage with an audience
- Text chat with threads, forum, polls, events and a Notes channel
- Servers with roles, permissions, moderation, rules on entry, a "Looking for group" board and invite links
- Soundboard, game mentions, custom emojis, stickers and GIFs
- Profile with nameplates, animated frames, badges and local time
- Voice messages and clips
- Bots, webhooks and slash commands
- Two-factor authentication, data export and deletion (LGPD, Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, Brazil's General Data Protection Law) and themes
Full list on the Features page.
How it works
- 1Download it or open it in the browser
Install the app for Windows or Linux from the Download page or use the web version at falafy.com.br/app, with nothing to install. Create your account with your email.
- 2Create or join a server
A server is your group's space: text channels by topic, voice channels and roles with permissions. Create your own or join one through an invite link.
- 3Invite people and start talking
Send the invite link to your friends or your team. Anyone who opens the link joins the server and can talk by voice, share their screen and send messages right away.
More details in How Falafy works.
How much it costs
Free. Falafy has no ads, no subscription and no paid plan: every feature is unlocked for everyone. Anyone who wants to can support the project voluntarily.
Is Falafy safe?
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your account, and password changes in settings.
- Control over who can send you direct messages, and blocking.
- Export and deletion of your data, in line with the LGPD.
- Transport encryption: connections to the website, the app and calls are encrypted in transit.
- End-to-end encryption of messages: in development, not available yet.
- Falafy does not sell data and does not show ads.
Details in Security and privacy.
Falafy vs. alternatives
Comparison made by the Falafy team using public information checked on ; sources in How we compare. Other apps' features may change; always check each one's official website.
| Feature | Falafy | Discord | TeamSpeak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no paid plan | Free, with extra features in the Nitro subscription | Free app; a self-hosted server requires a license or rented hosting |
| Ads | None | Has sponsored content in the form of missions (Quests) | Not the main business model |
| Servers with text and voice channels | Yes | Yes | Voice channels; direct messages and group chats in TeamSpeak 6 |
| Screen sharing | Up to 1080p60 without paying | Yes; up to 720p/30 fps without a subscription, 1080p/60 fps or higher with Nitro | Yes, in TeamSpeak 6, no subscription |
| Host your own server | No | No | Yes (a strength) |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux and browser (including phones; on iPhone, from the Home Screen) | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and browser | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS |
| Bot and integration ecosystem | Bots, webhooks and slash commands; small ecosystem | Very large | Plugins and integrations |
| Language and focus | Made in Brazil; app in 14 languages | Global | Global |
Where the others do better: Discord has native apps on every platform, a huge bot ecosystem and a giant community; TeamSpeak lets you host your own server and is known for low-latency voice. Where Falafy is betting: everything free, no ads and made in Portuguese. See also the detailed comparison with Discord.
Frequently asked questions
What is Falafy?
Falafy is a free Brazilian chat app for gamers and work teams, with voice channels, screen sharing, webcam and text chat organized in servers, with no ads and no paid plan.
How do I use Falafy?
Download the Windows app or open falafy.com.br/app in your browser, create an account with your email, create a server or join one through an invite link, and start talking by voice, text or video.
Does Falafy have an app?
Yes. There is an app for Windows 10 and 11, with automatic updates, and for Linux (AppImage and .deb). The web version at falafy.com.br/app can be installed as an app (PWA), including on the iPhone Home Screen. There is also a macOS app (11 or later, for Apple silicon and Intel Macs). There are no apps in the mobile app stores yet.
Is Falafy free?
Yes. Falafy is completely free, with no ads and no paid plan. Every feature, including 1080p60 screen sharing, is unlocked for everyone.
What is Falafy's official website?
Falafy's official website is falafy.com.br. The web version is at falafy.com.br/app and the Windows installer at falafy.com.br/baixar.
Does Falafy work on phones?
Yes, in your phone's browser at falafy.com.br/app, which can also be added to your Home Screen. On an iPhone set up this way, voice and notifications work. There is no app in the app stores yet.
How we compare
The comparisons on this site are made by the Falafy team using only public, verifiable information: official pages, help centers and announcements from each company. We compare objective features (price, platforms, streaming quality, server features), say where Falafy falls short, and do not use other brands' logos, colors or visual identity. Other apps' features and prices change often; always check each one's official website before deciding. Spotted something out of date? Let us know through the "Suporte Falafy" contact inside the app and we'll fix it.
- Discord: Nitro plans: extra subscription features (HD streaming, custom profiles). Checked on .
- Discord: Go Live and screen sharing: streaming quality: up to 720p/30 fps without a subscription; 1080p/60 fps or higher with Nitro. Checked on .
- Discord: Quests FAQ: sponsored content in the form of missions (Quests). Checked on .
- Discord: download: platforms with a dedicated app. Checked on .
- Discord: announcement on age groups (September 22, 2026): how Discord estimates age and when it may ask for confirmation. Checked on .
- TeamSpeak: official website: self-hosted server, platforms and TeamSpeak 6 features. Checked on .
- TeamSpeak 6: release notes: screen and camera sharing in TeamSpeak 6. Checked on .
- Steam: chat: groups with text and voice channels in Steam chat. Checked on .
- WhatsApp: download: WhatsApp platforms. Checked on .
Discord is a registered trademark of Discord Inc. Falafy is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by or endorsed by Discord Inc. Comparisons use public information available on October 1, 2026 and may change.