45
Element
A Matrix client. You still need a homeserver.
Element vs Stoat
Element scores 45 on the signals we measured. Stoat scores 43. Prefer Element if you are following the score, then read the licence notes before you migrate.
43
Stoat
Team chat previously known as Revolt. The server is AGPL.
| Element | Stoat | |
|---|---|---|
| Measured score | 45 | 43 |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stack | TypeScript | Rust |
| Docker | Not at usual paths | Compose or Dockerfile found |
| Hosted option | Vendor cloud listed | No vendor cloud listed |
| Last push | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-15 |
| Stars | 13,575 | 3,395 |