Pros and cons of discord vs facebook groups for creators?

Discord gives you real-time chat, voice, organized channels and no feed algorithm; Facebook gives you familiarity and discovery. Discord takes more setup and is new for many older members.

Can I import my Facebook group members into Discord?

No. There is no tool that moves members between the platforms; each person has to click your invite and join. That's why the announcement plan and incentives matter.

Moving my Facebook group to Discord: how to do it (and get members to follow)

Updated November 12, 2026 · Setup

Set up and test the Discord server first, then announce the move in the Facebook group with a clear reason, a single invite link and a date, and run both for 30-60 days while you move the energy (live events, best content, your own posts) to Discord. Expect only part of the group to follow; plan for your most active members, not the whole list.

Facebook Groups vs Discord for creators
	Facebook Group	Discord server
Cost	Free	Free (optional Nitro/Boosts)
Format	Feed of posts and comments	Channels, threads, forums, voice and video
Real-time chat and voice	Limited	Core feature
Reach / discovery	Facebook feed and search	Invite links; Discovery for eligible Community servers
Organizing topics	Topics and units	Categories, channels, roles, Onboarding
Member familiarity	Very high, especially older audiences	High for younger, tech and gaming audiences
Algorithm dependence	Posts compete in members' feeds	No feed algorithm; members see channels and notifications

Before you announce: build the server

Create the server and enable Community (rules channel, community-updates channel, verified-email verification, explicit media filter).
Mirror the group's structure: one channel per recurring topic or Facebook 'unit', plus #start-here, #introductions and #announcements.
Set up Onboarding so new arrivals pick 1-3 interests and only see relevant channels.
Turn on AutoMod for spam and mention spam before you post the invite publicly.
Seed it: invite 5-10 admins and active members first, post the welcome, a few discussions and an upcoming event.
Create one never-expiring invite link to use everywhere.

Announcement post template for the Facebook group

We're moving to Discord on [date]. Why: [real reason, e.g. 'Facebook shows our posts to fewer of you every month' / 'we want live chat and weekly calls']. What you get there: [weekly live Q&A, channels by topic, direct access to me]. Join here: [invite link]. New to Discord? Here's a 2-minute walkthrough: [link]. This group stays open until [date] and then becomes read-only.

Pin it as an announcement, post it as a live video or short screen recording too, and repeat it weekly until the cut-off.

How to get Facebook group members to join Discord

Move something people want: the weekly live call, templates, Q&As or your own replies happen only on Discord.
Give a reason with a date, not 'we also have a Discord'.
Tag your most active members personally and ask them to join first; others follow people, not platforms.
Cross-post a teaser in the group ('Great thread on Discord about X, join to see it') rather than duplicating everything.
Collect emails if you can, for example through membership questions on new join requests or a free resource, so you can reach people off Facebook.
Track it: count Discord joins per announcement and keep going until sign-ups flatten.

Will older audiences use Discord?

Many will, if you remove friction. Discord works in a web browser without installing anything, so link the browser option, record a short 'how to join and post' video, and keep the server small at first: a handful of channels, clear names, no jargon. If a large share of your members are not comfortable with new apps, keep the Facebook group alive longer or consider a feed-style platform instead (see Circle vs Skool vs Discord).

What to do with the old group

Keep it open in parallel for 30-60 days.
Then pause new posts or make it admin-only, pinning the Discord link at the top.
Keep it as a discovery channel if new people still find you there via Facebook search.

Quick answers

Moving my facebook group to discord how to do it?: Build and seed the Discord server first, announce in the group with a reason, a date and one invite link, run both in parallel for 30-60 days, and move your live events and best content to Discord so members have a reason to switch.
How to get facebook group members to join discord?: Make something valuable Discord-only (live calls, Q&A, your replies), personally invite your most active members first, repeat the announcement weekly with a deadline, and share a short how-to-join video.
Will older audiences use discord?: Some will, especially with a walkthrough video, the browser option (no download) and a simple channel list. If most of your members avoid new apps, keep the group running longer or pick a feed-style platform.
Pros and cons of discord vs facebook groups for creators?: Discord gives you real-time chat, voice, organized channels and no feed algorithm; Facebook gives you familiarity and discovery. Discord takes more setup and is new for many older members.
Can I import my Facebook group members into Discord?: No. There is no tool that moves members between the platforms; each person has to click your invite and join. That's why the announcement plan and incentives matter.

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Checked: November 12, 2026. Discord changes features and menus often; if something looks different, the official help center is the source of truth. LaunchMyServer is not affiliated with Discord.