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Taverns, the free community platform for gaming groups, now has desktop apps for Windows and Mac: voice halls with screen sharing and cameras, DMs, GIF replies, custom emoji and tavern themes, on the same account as the iPhone, Android and web apps. Watch the launch video, then grab the app for your computer.

By the Taverns team at MEKASMITH Co., Ltd.

Published . Updated .5 minute read

Taverns on Windows and Mac launch video: NOW ON PC + MAC over a live drift stream and two friends laughing on camera1:51
Watch the launch video: Taverns is on Windows and Mac (1 minute 51 seconds).

Is there a Taverns app for Windows and Mac?

Yes. Taverns has free desktop apps for Windows and Mac. Taverns is the free Discord alternative for gaming communities at tav.gg.1 Taverns for Windows runs on Windows 10 and 11,2 and Taverns for Mac runs on macOS 13 and later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.3 Both bring your communities, voice chat and DMs to your computer and keep themselves up to date.4 The same account works in the Taverns apps for iPhone and Android and in any browser.56

Key facts

  • What Taverns is: A free community platform and Discord alternative for gaming and hobby groups at tav.gg, made by MEKASMITH Co., Ltd.1
  • What is new: Free desktop apps for Windows and Mac that bring your Taverns, voice chat and DMs to your computer and keep themselves up to date.4
  • Which computers: Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 13 and later on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.23
  • Features: Text and voice halls, screen sharing and cameras, GIF replies, custom emoji and tavern themes, all shown in a 1 minute 51 second launch video.78
  • Price: Free to download. Creating an account, making a Tavern and joining a community are free too.1
  • Release dates: Taverns for Windows came out on September 26, 2026, and Taverns for Mac on September 28, 2026.23
  • Coming from Discord: Discord Ripper, the free import bot, copies a server's channels, categories, roles, permissions, custom emoji and supported stickers into a new Tavern. Messages and members are not copied.910
  • Phones and web: Taverns is also free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, on Google Play for Android, and in any browser at tav.gg.56

What is Taverns?

Taverns (tav.gg) is a free community platform for gaming and hobby groups, made by MEKASMITH Co., Ltd. A Tavern is your community, and halls are the text and voice rooms inside it. Roles, permissions, forums, events and moderation work the way community organizers expect.1

Creating an account, making a Tavern and joining a community are free.1 Taverns runs in any browser and in free apps for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android, all on one account.4

What can you do in the Taverns desktop app?

The desktop apps run the same Taverns as the web and phone apps. Your communities, messages and account preferences stay with your account, so you pick up where you left off.4

  • Text and voice halls: Chat in text halls and hop into voice halls, where a text chat runs alongside every call.7
  • Screen share and cameras: Turn on your camera or share your screen in a voice hall, and others can focus your tile.7
  • Go live with friends watching: Share your game in a voice hall while friends drop in to watch, as the launch video shows.8
  • GIFs, custom emoji and themes: Reply with GIFs, react with your Tavern's own emoji, and theme your Tavern top to bottom.8
  • DMs: Your direct messages come with you to your computer.4

How do I download Taverns for Windows or Mac?

  1. Open the download page

    On your computer, go to tav.gg/download. It opens the right download for your device, or pick Taverns for Windows or Taverns for Mac yourself.23

  2. Install Taverns

    On Windows, run the installer. On a Mac, open the downloaded file and drag Taverns into your Applications folder.

  3. Sign in

    Sign in with your Taverns account, or create one for free. Your Taverns, halls and DMs are there waiting.4

Can I bring my Discord server to Taverns?

Yes. Discord Ripper, the free import bot, copies your server's channels, categories, roles, permissions, custom emoji and supported stickers into a new Tavern.9 Messages, message history and members are not copied, and your Discord server is left unchanged.10

  1. Add Discord Ripper to your server

    Someone with Manage Server permission adds it from the Discord server importer page.

  2. Run /migrate

    A server Administrator runs the command. Ripper replies privately with an import link that works for one hour.

  3. Review and create

    Open the link while signed in to Taverns, check the preview, and confirm. Then share your Tavern's invite link with your members.

This is our own announcement. Taverns is made by MEKASMITH Co., Ltd., and the sources above are our own pages, our app store listings and our launch video.

Get Taverns on every device

  • WindowsFree for Windows 10 and 11
  • MacNew: free for macOS 13 and later
  • iPhone and iPadFree on the App Store
  • AndroidFree on Google Play
  • Any browserAt tav.gg, on a PC, Mac or phone
Download for WindowsDownload for MacDownload on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayCreate a free account

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Questions and answers

What is Taverns?

Taverns (tav.gg) is a free community platform and Discord alternative for gaming and hobby groups, with text and voice halls, roles and permissions, DMs, forums, events and moderation tools. It is made by MEKASMITH Co., Ltd.

Is the Taverns desktop app free?

Yes. Taverns for Windows and Taverns for Mac are free downloads, and creating an account, making a Tavern and joining a community are free.

Does Taverns work on Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS?

Yes. Taverns for Windows runs on Windows 10 and 11. Taverns for Mac runs on macOS 13 and later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

How do I install Taverns on Windows?

On your PC, go to tav.gg/download, run the installer, and sign in with your Taverns account or create one for free.

How do I install Taverns on a Mac?

On your Mac, go to tav.gg/download, open the downloaded file, drag Taverns into your Applications folder, and sign in.

Is Taverns a Discord alternative for PC and Mac?

Yes. Taverns has the parts of Discord that groups use every day, including text and voice halls, roles and permissions, DMs, screen sharing and custom emoji, and Discord Ripper imports your Discord server's channels, roles and emoji for free.

Can I share my screen in the Taverns desktop app?

Yes. In a voice hall you can turn on your camera or share your screen, and others can focus your tile. Your computer may ask for camera or screen recording permission the first time.

Do I need a new account for the desktop app?

No. Sign in with the account you already use on the web or on your phone. Your communities, messages and account preferences come with it.

Is Taverns on Linux?

Not yet. Taverns for Linux is coming soon. Until then, open tav.gg/app in your browser.

Where can I watch the Taverns launch video?

At the top of this page, or on the Taverns YouTube channel.

Sources

  1. Taverns Taverns (tav.gg): Discord Alternative for Gaming Communities
  2. Taverns Taverns for Windows: Get the Free Desktop App
  3. Taverns Taverns for Mac: Get the Free Desktop App
  4. Taverns Help Center Getting started with Taverns
  5. App Store Taverns on the App Store
  6. Google Play Taverns on Google Play
  7. Taverns Help Center Voice, video, and screen share
  8. Taverns on YouTube Taverns is on Windows and Mac: the free Discord alternative for gamers
  9. Taverns Import a Discord Server to Taverns | Discord Ripper
  10. Taverns How to Move From Discord to Taverns | Migration Guide

Updates to this story

  • Added what Taverns is, led the summary with the features, and answered more common questions, including how to install Taverns on Windows and on a Mac.

  • First published, with the launch video.