The private desktop, clearly explained.

Encrypted messaging, invitation-first communities, private Talk, screen sharing and controlled automation in one Windows application. Everything important — features, limits, prices, security boundaries and the Discord comparison — is on this page.

PlatformWindows 10 / 11 x64
Product stagePrivate beta · live
Access todayInvitation required
Starting price€0
Free open betaTarget: late September 2026No invitation planned after security and capacity gates pass.

Private communication without hiding the controls.

VaultSec Desktop keeps messages, communities, calls, files, automation and administration in one client. Status labels below distinguish what is live, beta, client-ready or planned.

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MayaEnd-to-end encrypted

Is this private by default?

The client requires encryption before a message can be sent.

Encrypted imageView once · protected before upload
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Grouped by the job, labelled by its real status.

A feature card states what it does, whether it is available today and the boundary users should know before relying on it.

Messages & filesLive

Encrypted conversations

Direct rooms, community channels, replies, reactions, read state and deliberately retained local history.

The client requires an encrypted room before it sends message content.
Messages & filesLive

Protected attachments

Images, voice notes, documents, archives and executable file types can be transferred without automatic execution.

RAR, ZIP, PY and EXE files remain a user-controlled download; VaultSec never opens them automatically.
CommunitiesLive

Channels, categories and roles

Invitation-gated communities with sortable categories, text and Talk channels, role permissions and private administration areas.

The free plan supports up to 5 owned communities.
CommunitiesLive

Role-protected community management

Sensitive community controls stay behind verified elevated roles, MFA and single-use launch links.

Elevated permission is rechecked whenever the protected management area opens.
Talk & sharingClient ready

Voice, video and screen sharing

Private Talk rooms, camera, relay-only screen sharing and explicit microphone, display and quality controls.

Media security is documented separately from Matrix message encryption.
Talk & sharingBeta

Windows system audio

A guided Windows 10/11 flow captures device audio while avoiding the selected Talk output device to prevent duplicate voices.

Available devices and reliable voice exclusion depend on the Windows audio layout.
AutomationLive

Bot Forge

Ready templates and bounded custom rules for approved triggers and actions; descriptions are never executed as code.

Bot slots depend on plan and community level.
AutomationLive

Private Ticket Desk

Support and purchase forms create private ticket channels, admin chat and ticket logs with creator-specific visibility.

Ticket categories and staff access are created from verified roles.
AutomationLive

Scoped webhooks

Discord-style endpoints with one-time credentials, channel scope, rotation and immediate revocation.

External relays do not receive room keys or decrypted history.
Identity & releaseLive

Profiles, presence and devices

Shared identity, profile media, status, device approval and account security controls across private spaces.

A compromised participant device can expose what that participant can see.
Identity & releaseLive

Signed update flow

The updater verifies the fixed-purpose release manifest, shows visible progress and restarts into the confirmed build.

Only the expected VaultSec release path is accepted.
Identity & releaseBeta

Vanity joining

Community-controlled addresses open the installed app without revealing community details on the public page.

A link never replaces permission, sign-in or membership approval.

Live beta does not mean every surface is finished.

The signed Windows client and protected account flow are available to invited testers. Public registration remains gated by security, abuse and capacity checks.

Windows 10/11 x64 clientAvailable
Invitation-based account accessAvailable
Encrypted direct rooms and communitiesAvailable
Files, RAR archives and explicit executable downloadsAvailable
Bot Forge, Ticket Desk and scoped webhooksAvailable
Role-protected community managementAvailable
Calls, video and relay-only screen sharingClient ready
Windows system-audio guidanceBeta
Public free-beta registrationTarget late September 2026
macOS clientRoadmap

The public free-beta date is a target, not a promise. It moves if security, rollback, reporting or load gates are not ready.

Start free. See every limit here.

These are the active VaultSec Desktop limits. The Full Community product is an add-on for one selected community, not a replacement membership.

DESKTOP ACCESS TODAYPrivate beta · invitation required

The public free beta is targeted for late September 2026, subject to security and capacity checks.

Free Desktop€0

No subscription

  • 5 owned communities
  • 720p / 30 fps
  • 1 bot per community
  • 50 webhooks per community
  • 3 local automations
  • No included boost credits
Protected member access
Monthly€3.99

30 days

  • 10 owned communities
  • 1080p / 30 fps now
  • 1080p / 60 fps planned after public free beta opens
  • 3 bots per community
  • 6 local automations
  • 2 boost credits per 30-day cycle
Protected member access
Full Community add-on€4.06

One community · 30 days

  • 14 boosts and Level 3
  • 1080p / 30 fps in that community
  • 10 bot slots there
  • Community-controlled vanity
  • Does not add account community slots
  • Does not replace Monthly or Yearly
Protected member access
CapabilityFreeMonthlyYearlyFull Community add-on
Owned communities51020No account-level change
Maximum stream now720p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps1080p / 30 fps in the selected community
After public free beta opens720p / 30 fps1080p / 60 fps planned1080p / 60 fps plannedNo separate 60-fps entitlement
Bots per community131010 in the selected Level-3 community
Webhooks per community50505050
Local automations3 base6 base10 baseLevel 3 adds 10 in the selected community; total cap 20
Included boost creditsNone2 per 30-day cycle4 per 30-day cycle14 allocated to one community
Vanity addressNot includedAt Community Level 3At Community Level 3Included while all 14 boosts remain active

Bot slots and custom work are priced separately.

A plan determines capacity. A build credit pays the VaultSec team to create one approved, bounded Bot Forge build for an available slot.

One custom Bot Forge build€4.991 build credit
Two custom Bot Forge builds€7.992 build credits
Three custom Bot Forge builds€9.993 build credits
Bespoke softwarePrice on requestApps, APIs, bots and complete systems

Current automated settlement uses exact SOL payment requests. BTC, LTC and ETH remain disabled until their independent watchers and reconciliation controls are ready. Plan details were reviewed on 28 August 2026.

Encryption is one control, not a magic shield.

The useful security model states what is protected, which metadata remains and where participant devices or granted integrations become the boundary.

01

Message content

Encrypted in supported Matrix rooms before it leaves a participant device.

02

Attachments

Protected before upload; executable files are never started automatically.

03

Metadata

Routing, membership, timing and room-name metadata still exist where the service needs them.

04

Calls and screen sharing

Use a separate media path; do not assume the message-encryption statement describes every media packet.

05

Participant devices

Screenshots, exports, malware or an unlocked device can expose content already available to that participant.

06

Bots and webhooks

Receive only granted events and channels; external relays never receive room keys or decrypted history.

07

Updates

The application verifies the VaultSec release manifest before applying an update.

Read the complete security model

No artificial winner. The useful differences, in one place.

Discord is stronger for mature reach and a broad ecosystem. VaultSec Desktop is narrower by design and focuses on deliberate private admission.

Decision pointVaultSec DesktopDiscord
AvailabilityVaultSec DesktopWindows private beta, invitation required

DiscordMature public product across desktop, web, mobile and consoles

Best scaleVaultSec DesktopDeliberately smaller private circles

DiscordLarge communities and broad social reach

EntryVaultSec DesktopExact invites, approved account search or protected vanity

DiscordInvites, applications and optional discoverability

DiscoveryVaultSec DesktopNo public people or community directory in the current beta

DiscordDiscover surfaces can list eligible Community Servers

Text messagesVaultSec DesktopEncrypted Matrix rooms are required before content is sent

DiscordText messages are not end-to-end encrypted

Voice, video and streamsVaultSec DesktopPrivate beta media path with explicit relay and device controls

DiscordVoice, video and Go Live are E2EE by default; Stage channels are the stated exception

Screen and system audioVaultSec DesktopWindows-focused beta controls, including guided duplicate-voice avoidance

DiscordMature Go Live experience across a broad platform set

AdministrationVaultSec DesktopRole-protected management with MFA and single-use app launch

DiscordMature permission, moderation and Community Server tooling

BotsVaultSec DesktopBounded local Bot Forge templates and private Ticket Desk

DiscordLarge, established application and bot ecosystem

WebhooksVaultSec DesktopChannel-scoped, revocable credentials; no decrypted room history

DiscordMature webhook integrations designed for broad external services

FilesVaultSec DesktopEncrypted attachments with explicit warnings for archives and executables

DiscordEstablished uploads and rich previews; limits vary by account and subscription

Price modelVaultSec DesktopFree private core; paid plans raise limits

DiscordFree core with optional Nitro and Server Boost purchases; regional pricing can vary

Product maturityVaultSec DesktopSmall private beta with a narrower surface

DiscordYears of production scale and a much larger ecosystem

Best fitVaultSec DesktopPeople who want deliberate admission and fewer discovery surfaces

DiscordPeople who want reach, maturity, broad integrations and immediate cross-platform access

DISCORD FITS BETTER WHEN

Reach, maturity and a huge ecosystem matter most.

You need a production-proven mobile app now, very large communities, broad discovery, extensive integrations or mature moderation across many platforms.

VAULTSEC FITS BETTER WHEN

Admission should stay deliberate and the surface narrower.

You want invitation-first private circles, fewer discovery paths, account-controlled automation and a product that states its security limits plainly.

Important details without another page.

Can I use VaultSec Desktop for free?

Yes. The core Desktop plan is €0. During the current private beta an invitation is still required.

Does the server see my message content?

Supported Matrix rooms require encryption before sending. The service still processes required routing, membership and timing metadata.

Can I send archives or executable files?

Yes, including formats such as RAR, ZIP, PY and EXE. They are never opened automatically; the recipient explicitly chooses where to save them.

Are Discord voice calls encrypted?

Discord states that voice, video and Go Live are end-to-end encrypted by default as of March 2026, with Stage channels as the stated exception. The comparison above reflects that current official claim.

Get the current Windows build through protected access.

The public page never asks for a VaultSec password. Sign-in, MFA and private download codes belong only on the protected VaultSec surface.

Member access