Stoat

Stoat

Open-source, privacy-first chat platform for seamless website integration.

from 50€ per month
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Stoat (formerly known as Revolt) is a high-performance, open-source communication platform designed for privacy, speed, and customization. Whether you are managing a small circle of friends or a massive gaming community, Stoat provides a familiar, feature-rich environment built on a foundation of user freedom.

Key Features

Stoat offers a lightweight browser-based chat app with support for real-time messaging, customizable UI themes, and simple embedding via JavaScript. Developers can self-host it using the GitHub repository at stoatchat/for-web, making it ideal for privacy-focused sites built with frameworks like Astro or modern web stacks. It includes options for branding, such as matching your site’s colors and positioning the widget.

Why Choose Stoat?

  • Privacy-First Architecture: Unlike mainstream platforms, Stoat never sells your data, includes no third-party trackers, and serves no ads. Based in Europe and fully GDPR-compliant, your conversations remain your business.
  • Fully Open-Source: Stoat’s code is public and community-audited. You don’t have to “take our word for it”—the transparency is built into the software.
  • Infinite Customization: From granular role-based permissions to custom themes and powerful bot integrations, Stoat gives you the tools to make your space truly yours.
  • Developer Friendly: Built with modern technologies like Rust and TypeScript, Stoat offers a robust API for developers to build custom clients, bots, and tools.
  • Self-Hosting Support: Want total control? You can host your own Stoat instance on your own infrastructure, ensuring your community never relies on a centralized corporation.

Designed for Modern Platforms

Stoat is built for organizations that require precise control over their data without the complexity of managing persistent infrastructure. Its cloud-native architecture allows it to integrate cleanly into a wide range of platform and backend systems.

Simple, Scalable, and Production-Ready

By focusing on ephemeral execution, strong isolation, and declarative control, Stoat provides a reliable foundation for platforms that need to execute workloads securely and efficiently at scale.

FAQ

  • Stoat includes real-time text/voice channels, video calls, screen sharing, bots, permissions and GDPR compliance for secure SaaS use.

  • The platform rebranded from Revolt to Stoat to create a more unique and recognizable brand identity. This move also helped the project avoid potential trademark conflicts and 'name collisions' with other software, ensuring long-term legal stability and a fresh start for the community.

  • Stoat is built on a 'Privacy First' philosophy. It does not use third-party trackers, and because the source code is public, the community can audit the platform for security and transparency. Additionally, Stoat is based in Europe and is fully compliant with GDPR regulations.

  • Yes. Stoat supports a rich ecosystem of community-made bots and custom CSS themes. You can automate your server or change the entire look of the app to match your brand.