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Stoat vs Slack: catalog facts
Stoat	Slack
Free Free to use, with no ads according to the site.	Freemium Free plan available, with paid plans for more features.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Servers, channels, voice chat and file sharing in one app Role-based permissions and moderation tools for large communities	Channels keep team conversations organized Large range of app integrations
Requires an account to use Smaller user base than mainstream community chat apps	Closed source hosted service Many features and AI tools sit behind paid plans
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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