Discord vs Matrix Terminology

If you're coming from Discord, this page maps familiar Discord terms to their Matrix equivalents. For a more detailed comparison, see Matrix vs Discord.

Discord	Matrix	Notes
Server	Space	Spaces can be nested unlike Discord servers
Channel	Room	Rooms are standalone but can optionally belong to Spaces
Channel Categories	Space Nesting	Spaces can include other Spaces for organizational hierarchies
DM	Direct Room	Encrypted by default in Matrix, including VoIP
Group DM	Group Room	Discord limits to 10 members; Matrix has no artificial limit
Thread	Thread	Supported in some clients
Role	Power Level	Numeric levels instead of named roles; supports up to 2^54 levels
Bot	Bot / Bridge	Bridges can connect Matrix rooms to other platforms
Server Owner	Space Admin	The user with the highest power level