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Stoat vs Discord: catalog facts
Stoat	Discord
Free Free to use, with no ads according to the site.	Freemium Free to use, with an optional Nitro subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, iOS, Web
Servers, channels, voice chat and file sharing in one app Role-based permissions and moderation tools for large communities	Drop-in voice channels without placing calls Low-latency screen and game streaming
Requires an account to use Smaller user base than mainstream community chat apps	Proprietary and centrally hosted Some features sit behind the Nitro subscription
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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