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Cinny vs Stoat
Cinny has 3,968 GitHub stars, 608 forks, 354 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Stoat has 3,442 stars, 409 forks, 139 open issues and last shipped 4 days ago. Cinny leads on adoption by 15% (3,968 vs 3,442 stars). Cinny is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0; Stoat is written in Rust under a custom or non-standard licence. Cinny has attracted 15% as many forks as stars, Stoat 12%. Cinny was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Cinny | Stoat | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 4.0K | ★ 3.4K |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Custom / other |
| Written in | TypeScript | Rust |
| Last push | 2026-11-04 | 2026-11-01 |
| Forks | ⑂ 608 | ⑂ 409 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Cinny if
- You weight community size — 4.0K stars and counting
- You want the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick Stoat if
- You want the Stoat feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Rust
- You evaluated both and Stoat fits your workflow better
About Cinny
Cinny A Matrix client focusing primarily on simple, elegant and secure interface. The main goal is to have an instant messaging application that is easy on people and has a modern touch. Roadmap Contributing [!IMPORTANT] We are currently in the process of [replacing] the matrix js sdk with our own SDK. As a result, we will not be accepting any pull requests until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. [replacing]: Getting started The web app is available at [app.cinny.in] and gets updated on each new release. The dev branch is continuously deployed at [dev.cinny.in] but keep in mind that it could have…
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About Stoat
Stoat Backend The services and libraries that power the Stoat service.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cinny or Stoat more popular?
Cinny has 3,968 GitHub stars and Stoat has 3,442. Cinny has the larger community by that measure.
Are Cinny and Stoat free?
Both are open source. Cinny is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and Stoat has no licence declared in this registry. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Cinny and Stoat?
Cinny is written in TypeScript and Stoat in Rust. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Cinny or Stoat?
Choose Cinny if you want the larger community (3,968 stars) or its AGPL-3.0 licence terms. Choose Stoat if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.