Side by side
IRCCloud vs Stoat
Both stand on team chat apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
IRCCloud combines persistent IRC connections, searchable history, multimedia embeds, and mobile access. Check the free-plan limits and its unencrypted log handling before choosing it for sensitive conversations.
Visit IRCCloud Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Stoat combines community chat and moderation features with web, desktop, and mobile platform listings, plus an option to self-host. Readers should consider the stated data collection and the limits of privacy-policy enforcement on self-hosted instances.
Visit StoatThe facts
| IRCCloud | Stoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | IRCCloud | Not published |
| Website | irccloud.com | stoat.chat |
| On team chat apps | #33 of 63 | #29 of 63 |
IRCCloud: what it does well
- Persistent IRC connections after sign-out
- Unlimited message history
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access
- Free plan and seven-day trial
- Slack integration for paid users
What to know first
- Free uploads capped at 100MB
- Free inactivity connection lasts two hours
- Archived logs are not encrypted
- No on-premises enterprise version
Stoat: what it does well
- Free plan includes custom emojis and animated avatars.
- Group DMs support up to 50 members.
- Offers roles, moderation tools, and bots.
- Public API supports bots and custom clients.
- Can be used without hosting or self-hosted.
What to know first
- Free plan file uploads are limited to 20MB.
- Self-hosted instances are outside Stoat's policy enforcement.
- iPhone and iPad instructions install the web app through Safari.
- Privacy supplement lists IP addresses and message content among collected data.
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