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Homepage offers free download and a web app entry point for the open-source Stoat client and server stack.
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- Homepage offers free download and a web app entry point for the open-source Stoat client and server stack.
Stoat
● Identity checkedAssistant · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Stoat is an open-source group chat platform for friends and communities with servers, channels, voice chat, file sharing, markdown, and role-based moderation without ads or data mining.
- Category
- Assistant
- Free access
- Homepage offers free download and a web app entry point for the open-source Stoat client and server stack.
- API access
- Not confirmed
Is Stoat right for you?
A good fit for
Communities that want a self-hostable Discord-like chat experience with modern features and privacy-first positioning.
Before you choose
You operate or join Stoat instances yourself; the marketing site does not list a hosted SaaS price sheet.
Open community chat
Stoat pitches itself as the chat app communities wished existed: familiar modern features, open-source code, and privacy without ad-driven business models.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community chat features | Homepage lists servers, channels, voice chat, file sharing, markdown support, and moderation tooling. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Privacy stance | Marketing copy explicitly states no ads, no data mining, and no shady partnerships. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Open source delivery | Site describes Stoat as the open-source group chat app with download and open web app options. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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Stoat pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stoat used for?
Stoat is an open-source group chat platform for friends and communities with servers, channels, voice chat, file sharing, markdown, and role-based moderation without ads or data mining.
Does Stoat have a free plan?
Homepage offers free download and a web app entry point for the open-source Stoat client and server stack.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Stoat cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Stoat through an API?
Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
You operate or join Stoat instances yourself; the marketing site does not list a hosted SaaS price sheet.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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