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Slack vs Stoat: catalog facts
Slack	Stoat
Freemium Free plan available, with paid plans for more features.	Free Free to use, with no ads according to the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Channels keep team conversations organized Large range of app integrations	Servers, channels, voice chat and file sharing in one app Role-based permissions and moderation tools for large communities
Closed source hosted service Many features and AI tools sit behind paid plans	Requires an account to use Smaller user base than mainstream community chat apps
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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