Stoat Chat AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Calling Apps

The best Video Calling alternative to Stoat Chat is Telegram, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Stoat Chat and 16 are Video Calling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Calling App alternatives to Stoat Chat are Element, Discord, Slack and Element X.

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  1. Telegram icon

    Telegram

     2079 likes

    Maximize your messaging experience with efficient communication, speedy delivery, and optional end-to-end encrypted Secret Chats. Engage in unlimited channels and groups up to 200,000 members. Enhance chat management and media sharing with Telegram Premium and its exclusive benefits. All core features remain free.

    286 Telegram alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Auto
    • Linux Mobile
    • Android Wear
    • PortableApps.com
    • FreeBSD
    • Apple Car Play
    Telegram Desktop
     

    • Telegram is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Stoat Chat.

    • Telegram is the most popular free alternative to Stoat Chat.

    • Telegram is Freemium and ProprietaryStoat Chat is Free and Open Source
    • Telegram is Security-focusedStoat Chat is not according to our users
  2. Element icon

    Element

     771 likes

    Provides secure collaboration with end-to-end encryption, supporting chat, voice, and video calls. Available on all major platforms, it enables digital sovereignty with a decentralized design and interoperability through bridges to systems like Slack and Teams. Includes enterprise-grade SaaS.

    302 Element alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Matrix.org
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Snapcraft
    Video calls for desktop and mobile
     

    • Element is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Stoat Chat.

    • Element is the most popular Open Source alternative to Stoat Chat.

    • Element is Free Personal and Open SourceStoat Chat is Free and Open Source
  4. Discord icon

    Discord

     1110 likes

    An integrated platform for text and voice communications. Offers tailored channels for different topics, customizable moderation tools, low latency for fluency, and managed user roles for optimal community facilitation.

    191 Discord alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Epic Games Store
    • Flathub
    • Electron
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
    Desktop UI
     
  5. Slack icon

    Slack

     859 likes

    Offers unified communication for teams with advanced real-time messaging, contextual features, versatile chat tools, and organized conversations in dedicated channels with integrated file sharing on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms for enhanced productivity.

    225 Slack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Electron
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Slack screenshot 1
     

    • Slack is the most popular SaaS alternative to Stoat Chat.

    • Slack is Freemium and ProprietaryStoat Chat is Free and Open Source
  6. Element X icon

    Element X

     41 likes

    It is the brand new, and fastest ever, Matrix client. It is for personal and community use, and will support enterprise functionality later this year.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  7. Echoed icon

    Echoed

     20 likes

    Full-fledged Discord alternative. The communication platform for gamers and those who want to get rid of Discord. Written in tauri, very lightweight.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Chat Channels
     
  9. Spacebar icon

    Spacebar

     23 likes

    Spacebar a free open source self-hostable chat, voice and video discord-compatible platform.

    21 Spacebar alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Spacebar as an Alternative to Stoat Chat
    brickelt963-altto
    Negative
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    Spacebar does not seem to be undergoing very active development, at least in terms of interface ergonomics, unlike Stoat, formerly Revolt.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Voice chat doesn't work yet

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Spacebar is Free and Open SourceStoat Chat is also Free and Open Source
  11. Session icon

    Session

     119 likes

    Decentralized messenger featuring end-to-end encryption for individual and group chats, no registration needed, no tracking or metadata logs, IP address protection, secure attachment sharing, multi-device sync, dark mode, open-source code, and ad-free use.

    73 Session alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    Session screenshot 1
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  12. 0xchat icon

    0xchat

     4 likes

    0xchat is a secure chat app built on the Nostr protocol. It prioritizes security, featuring private key login, encrypted private chats and contacts, encrypted group chats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • BSD
    0xchat screenshot 1
     
  13. Strafe Chat icon

    Strafe Chat

     6 likes

    StrafeChat is a web application focused on no censorship. We believe that people with any belief, opinion, or view should be able to communicate with each other freely.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    A channel in strafe chat
     
  14. Keychat icon

    Keychat

     2 likes
    • Senders send messages stamped with Bitcoin ecash to Nostr relays. The Nostr relays collect the Bitcoin ecash, then deliver messages to receivers.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    Keychat screenshot 1
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