Stoat

Stoat is a completely free and open-source app, whose goal is to facilitate the creation of online communities, offering a space from which to send messages, make video calls, create chat groups, share files, etc. It is a platform with features very similar to those found on Discord, which is why it has become one of its biggest alternatives.

Create your account in seconds

You'll need a verified user account in order to use Stoat. Fortunately, this process is quick and easy. All you have to do is enter an email address and set a password. Within a few minutes (if the servers are not overloaded), you should receive a verification email. Once you've verified your email account, you can start using the app. From your user profile, you will be able to upload a photo, a banner, and a bio.

Create a group or join your friends'

Just like on Discord, with Stoat, you will be able to join any open online community and comment on any of its public threads. Or, if you prefer, you can create your own groups and invite your friends to build more intimate communities from scratch. Inside your own groups, you can establish as many threads and sections as you like and, of course, set your own rules.

Messaging, group chats, video calls, and more

Stoat has everything you need to create and maintain an online community. You will be able to send direct messages to any other user, and you will also be able to create group chats. Similarly, you will be able to make individual video calls with friends... or participate in group video calls within a server. And, thanks to the bots, you can even listen to music on your favorite channels.

My thoughts on Stoat

As soon as you spend more than five minutes on Stoat, it becomes clear that this app is very similar to Discord and offers all the same basic features from a simple and highly customizable interface. And that's a good thing. There aren't many decent alternatives to Discord, so this one is more than welcome. Furthermore, this Windows client is very lightweight and full of interesting options to further customize your desktop experience.

Stoat is for you if

✓ You are looking for a free and open-source alternative to Discord.

✓ You need to create or join online communities with chat and video call capabilities.

✓ You are interested in a customizable and lightweight platform for communicating with others.

A real alternative to Discord

Download Stoat to try this excellent app for managing online communities, thanks to which you can communicate with your friends, both via text and by calling. This is a perfect meeting place for anyone who wants to continue enjoying all of Discord's features, but with a bit more privacy and transparency.