Stoatvsvocechat-server-rust
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stoat | vocechat-server-rust | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 110 in Chat | #13 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 2 677 | 594 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | v0.5.39 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Stoat scores 61/100 against 42/100 for vocechat-server-rust, so it is the safer default.
vocechat-server-rust ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Stoat.
If you want the quickest setup, vocechat-server-rust is easier to run; Stoat needs more configuration.
Stoat is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
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