Discord vs Stoat
Discord
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| Figure | Discord | Stoat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $2.50/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 1 |
| Spec score · Team chat apps | 8.9 (#10) | 8.1 (#32) |
| Founded | 2015 | Stoat says it started in 2021 as an open-source chat app without ads. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Account Connections can link services such as Spotify, Xbox, and PlayStation to a Discord account and display them on a profile. | GitHub (via webhook); bots; external services via webhooks |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux,ios,android | Web,Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
| Support | Discord directs customers to its Help Center and provides a customer support request form. | Stoat directs users to its support center, which has account, interface, safety, server management, and troubleshooting categories, plus a contact option. |
Plans
Discord
- FreeFree
- Nitro Basic$2.99 a month
- Nitro$9.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Nitro Basic$2.99 a month
- Nitro Basic$29.99 a year
- Nitro$99.99 a year
In their own words
Discord
Discord is a communications platform for voice, video, and text, with communities organized into servers and channels. People can create servers for groups to talk and spend time together, and use calls in direct messages, group direct messages, or voice channels. The service supports streaming games to friends, and supported consoles can stream gameplay directly. On desktop and in a browser, the App Directory lets users find apps to add to a server or account. Account Connections can link services such as Spotify, Xbox, and PlayStation to a profile; developers can use the Embedded App SDK to build interactive experiences inside Discord. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The free plan includes voice, video, and text chat, community servers, and browser, desktop, and mobile access. Nitro Basic is $2.99 a month and includes 50 MB file uploads; Nitro is $9.99 a month and includes custom emoji and stickers, HD video streaming, and two Server Boosts. Discord says calls use end-to-end encryption, but messages are not encrypted and remain subject to its content moderation approach.