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Looking for a Discord alternative you can truly control? Self-host Stoat on a ZAP-Hosting VPS or Dedicated Server — great for your own communities and channels.
VPS for Stoat
A great entry point for hosting Stoat as a Discord alternative. Get root access, fast SSD storage and stable resources for a reliable self-hosted community platform.
Dedicated Server for Stoat
For large communities and maximum isolation, Dedicated is the best choice. Run your Discord alternative on exclusive hardware, avoid shared-resource noise, and scale confidently with proxies and monitoring.
Features
Why ZAP-Hosting works great for Stoat as a Discord alternative
Server overview for Stoat
VPS vs Dedicated — which Discord alternative infrastructure fits your use case?
Hardware recommendations for Stoat
Sizing guidelines for Discord alternative hosting (Stoat self-hosted)
| Starter | Recommended | Large community | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2 | 4 | 8+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8–16 GB RAM | 16–32 GB RAM |
| Storage | 50 GB SSD | 100–200 GB SSD | 200 GB+ SSD |
| Bandwidth | 250–500 Mbit/s | 500–1,000 Mbit/s | 1,000–2,000 Mbit/s |
Note: Stoat self-hosting typically consists of multiple components (e.g., backend, web frontend and a file server). Size your server based on user count and media usage.
Ready when you are
Launch Stoat as your Discord alternative on your own infrastructure — powered by ZAP-Hosting.