Stoat

Spec sheet

Product

Stoat is an open-source group chat app for friends and communities, with instant messaging, voice and video calls.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Supported platforms

Web,Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOSRead 23 Sep 2026 · stoat.chat

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · stoat.chat

API

Stoat has a public API used by the official apps, and the site says developers can use it to build bots or custom clients.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Integrations

GitHub (via webhook); bots; external services via webhooksRead 23 Sep 2026 · stoat.chat

Privacy

The shared privacy policy says the company will not sell user data and primarily stores information on cloud servers in the EU, with some storage in the UK.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Support

Stoat directs users to its support center, which has account, interface, safety, server management, and troubleshooting categories, plus a contact option.Read 11 Oct 2026 · support.stoat.chat

Founded

Stoat says it started in 2021 as an open-source chat app without ads.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Maker

The service is provided by Revolt Platforms Ltd, registered in England and Wales, with a listed address in London, United Kingdom.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Channels

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · stoat.chat

Chat features

The service lists servers, channels, voice chat, file sharing, and Markdown support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Community management

Communities can use role-based permissions, moderation tools, and moderation bots.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Data collected

The Stoat privacy supplement says it collects account details, server names, user messages and content, date of birth, IP address, and session device descriptions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Group DMs

Group DMs support up to 50 members, and bots work in them.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Hosting

Users can use Stoat without hosting a server or self-host it; the site describes self-hosting as free and open.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Self-hosting caveat

The privacy supplement says Stoat cannot enforce its privacy policy, community guidelines, or terms on self-hosted instances.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Supported devices

The site lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web; its iPhone and iPad instructions install the web app from Safari.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Themes

Stoat includes themes, offers more through its Discover section, and lets users create their own.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stoat.chat

Plans and prices

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