RipcordWhat is Ripcord?
A desktop chat client for group-centric services like Slack and Discord. It provides a traditional compact desktop interface designed for power users.
Ripcord is a tool in the Messaging category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Custom bookmark listsCustomizable fonts, colors, and sizesVariable DPI and multi-monitor supportLow CPU and memory usageZero GPU usageNo tracking or analyticsTabsMultiple windowsMultiple accountsVoice chatGraphical emoji (including custom emoji)Tab completion for user names and emojiPowerful batch editing
Ripcord Pros & Cons
Pros of Ripcord
- ✓Antiquated user interface (this can be a pro or a con)
- ✓Customizable fonts, colors, and sizes
- ✓Free
- ✓Light mode, Dark mode, Green mode, Pink mode, TSTL
- ✓Low CPU and memory usage, Zero GPU usage
- ✓Multiple accounts
- ✓Optimized for power users
- ✓Small resource footprint
- ✓Tabs
- ✓Traditional and compact
Cons of Ripcord
- ✗Antiquated user interface (this can be a pro or a con)
- ✗Illegal according to the Policy of Discord
- ✗Little confusing for newbies
Ripcord Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Ripcord?
Slack
Imagine all your team communication in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. That’s Slack. All your messages. All your files. And everything from Twitter, Dropbox, Google Docs, Asana, Trello, GitHub and dozens of other services. All together.
Microsoft Teams
See content and chat history anytime, including team chats with Skype that are visible to the whole team. Private group chats are available for smaller group conversations.
HipChat
HipChat is a hosted private chat service for your company or team. Invite colleagues to share ideas and files in persistent group chat rooms. Get your team off AIM, Google Talk, and Skype — HipChat was built for business.
