Is BetterDiscord free?

Yes, BetterDiscord is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall BetterDiscord?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask betterdiscord-installer`. Homebrew will remove BetterDiscord and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to BetterDiscord?

There are several communication apps available for macOS. Browse the Communication category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update BetterDiscord to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask betterdiscord-installer` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does BetterDiscord work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, BetterDiscord can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 19, 2026

BetterDiscord

Name: BetterDiscord
Availability: InStock

Installer for BetterDiscord

CommunicationFree

v1.3.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer

What is BetterDiscord?

Installer for BetterDiscord

How to Install BetterDiscord on Mac

Follow these steps to install BetterDiscord using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm betterdiscord-installer is installed, then try `betterdiscord-installer --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch BetterDiscord
Run `betterdiscord-installer` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about BetterDiscord

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run betterdiscord-installer from Terminal.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 19, 2026

BetterDiscord

Installer for BetterDiscord

CommunicationFree

v1.3.0

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer

What is BetterDiscord?

Installer for BetterDiscord

How to Install BetterDiscord on Mac

Follow these steps to install BetterDiscord using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask betterdiscord-installer
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm betterdiscord-installer is installed, then try `betterdiscord-installer --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch BetterDiscord
Run `betterdiscord-installer` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).