Alternatives · Team Chat
Stoat alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Stoat alternative is Discord (3.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Stoat compared with 7 alternatives: Discord, Element, Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat and 2 more.
Stoat is free to use. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StoatThis tool | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Discord | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Element | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zulip | Free plan · from $3.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mattermost | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Rocket.Chat | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Mumble | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| TeamSpeak | Paid | No | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Stoat has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Discord scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Stoat
Discord
Free text, voice and video chat built around servers
- Discord starts at $2.99 per month.
- Discord also covers video calls.
Suits: Gaming groups and friends who want always-open voice chats
Element
End-to-end encrypted chat and calls on the Matrix standard
- Element is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Element also covers video calls.
Suits: Governments and regulated organizations that self-host encrypted chat
Zulip
Open-source team chat that organizes channels by topic
- Zulip starts at $3.50 per user / month self-hosted (billed monthly); Cloud from $6.67 billed annually.
Suits: Distributed teams that prefer asynchronous, topic-organized conversations
Mattermost
Self-hosted team messaging with playbooks, calls and boards
- Mattermost also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and AI agents.
- Mattermost does not cover file sharing, which Stoat does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep chat on their own servers or air-gapped networks
Rocket.Chat
Open-source, self-managed chat for security-focused teams
- Rocket.Chat is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that must host chat themselves for data sovereignty
Mumble
Free open-source voice chat with low latency
- Mumble is free.
- Mumble lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Stoat has.
- Mumble is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Mumble does not cover file sharing, which Stoat does.
Suits: Gaming groups and communities that want to host their own voice server
TeamSpeak
Voice chat you run on your own server or a hosted one
- TeamSpeak has no free plan, unlike Stoat.
- TeamSpeak lists no web app, which Stoat has.
- TeamSpeak is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- TeamSpeak also covers video calls.
- TeamSpeak does not cover file sharing, which Stoat does.
Suits: Gaming clans and communities that want a dedicated voice server
Limits worth knowing in Stoat
- The Android app is labeled Early Access, and iPhone and iPad use is through installing the web app to the home screen.
- Built for communities rather than workplaces: the site lists no admin console, SSO or compliance features.
- Uploads are capped at 20MB per file, and group DMs at 50 members.
- The site and legal entity (Revolt Platforms Ltd) suggest this product was formerly called Revolt.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stoat?
The alternatives to Stoat in this directory are Discord, Element, Zulip, Mattermost, Rocket.Chat, Mumble and TeamSpeak. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stoat.
Is there a free alternative to Stoat?
Yes. Mumble is free to use. Discord, Element, Zulip, Mattermost and Rocket.Chat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.