This is my issue with finding a replacement, text and voice in one with specific channels.

Currently, Movim offers very good text chat (even offers optional encryption!), as well as group video/voice calls as well as screensharing with audio (must use a chromium browser to share the audio for now). It also has fully fleshed out and working federation, which is super important in the long-term. it works across all platforms, and runs in the browser.

Downsides: It is currently missing Discord-like servers with rooms, but the dev is actively working on implementing those, and later drop-in voice rooms. They also just launched a funding drive to help accelerate development. It’s not quite as polished and smooth as Discord in the UX department, but it does work reliably, and it’s available right now.

If those tradeoffs aren’t deal breakers, than I’d say it’s definitely worth a try. It’s very quick to sign-up to test, as it doesn’t require an email.

So I’m looking at Stoat (formerly Revolt)

Currently, Stoat cannot yet perform video calls or screenshare, though I believe they are working on that. It is also not federated, and I don’t believe there are plans to implement any federation, which is personally a big knock against it.

I’d say if you find that Movim isn’t workable for you, you may want to wait for Fluxer to improve, as that does plan to implement federation and limited encryption, the downside is it’s quite buggy at the moment, and it could be a while before it’s ready.

Hope that helps :)

Also @QueenHawlSera@sh.itjust.works, @kurcatovium@piefed.social