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StoatRocket.Chat Desktop
Free

Free to use, with no ads according to the site.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Servers, channels, voice chat and file sharing in one app
  • Role-based permissions and moderation tools for large communities
  • Provides desktop packages for Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Requires an account to use
  • Smaller user base than mainstream community chat apps
  • Workspace access and server licensing are separate from the desktop client.
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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