Discord’s budget premium subscription tier is Nitro Basic.
Discord introduced Nitro Basic on October 17, 2022, as a lower-cost entry point to its paid Nitro lineup. The question’s 2023 date is slightly off, but the stored answer remains the canonical name. Nitro Basic replaced Nitro Classic for new subscribers while existing Classic members could keep their plans as long as the subscription stayed active.
At launch in the United States, Nitro Basic cost $2.99 per month and included selected Nitro benefits rather than the full package. Examples included using custom emojis across servers and uploading files up to 50 MB. Full Nitro offered additional perks such as HD streaming, server boosts, and broader customization.
A common mix-up is treating Nitro Basic as a renamed version of full Nitro. It is instead a separate, cheaper tier with fewer benefits. Discord’s premium plans and included features have changed over time, but Nitro Basic remains the recognized entry-level subscription name.