Overview
Stoat is a modern self-hosted chat platform designed for privacy-conscious teams, with a Rust backend for performance and safety. It supports channels, direct messages, and file sharing through a contemporary web UI. The platform is designed for easy self-hosting and emphasises user data ownership. Being relatively new, it targets teams wanting a Slack-like experience without vendor lock-in.
Where it falls short of Slack
- Relatively new project; ecosystem of integrations and bots is minimal compared to Slack
- No voice or video calling built in
- Mobile apps not yet as mature as established competitors
- Plugin/app marketplace does not exist yet
We list the gaps honestly so you can decide if the trade-off is worth owning your data.
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