---
title: "[Organization] - Stack Admin vs Stack Owner"
description: Differences in rights between Stack Admin and Stack Owner roles for a stack.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/organization/stack-admin-vs-stack-owner
product: Organization
doc_type: role-comparison
audience:
  - developers
version: v1
last_updated: 2026-03-25
---

# [Organization] - Stack Admin vs Stack Owner

This page explains how Stack Admin and Stack Owner rights compare, and highlights the additional rights that only the Stack Owner possesses. It is intended for developers and administrators managing stacks and assigning roles, and should be used when deciding permissions or clarifying role capabilities.

## Stack Admin vs Stack Owner

The [Owner](/docs/developers/invite-users-and-assign-roles/types-of-roles#owner) and [Admins](/docs/developers/invite-users-and-assign-roles/types-of-roles#admin)of a stack have similar rights. However, there are certain additional rights that only the Owner possesses.

The following table highlights the additional rights of a Stack Owner:

| **Rights** | **Admin** | **Owner** |
|---|---|---|
| To delete a stack | No | Yes |
| To transfer ownership of the stack | No | Yes |

## Common questions

**Q: Do Stack Admins and Stack Owners have similar rights?**  
A: The Owner and Admins of a stack have similar rights.

**Q: What additional rights does only the Stack Owner have?**  
A: To delete a stack, and to transfer ownership of the stack.

**Q: Can a Stack Admin delete a stack?**  
A: No.

**Q: Can a Stack Admin transfer ownership of the stack?**  
A: No.