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