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Sendbird vs. Stream:
A head-to-head comparison

#1 chat API for leading brands

Sendbird is the leading in-app chat, voice, and video API for market leaders who connect and engage tens of millions of users every day. Sendbird is trusted by global brands such as Redfin, Hinge, Paytm, iFood, and Teladoc.

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Started with activity feeds, then added chat

Stream started as an activity feed API servicing customers such as CNBC Sports and Crunchbase. Stream then added a new chat offering which for the most part targeted smaller-scale startups and SMBs, with some recent exceptions.

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TRUSTED BY 4,000+ APPS GLOBALLY

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Grow with Sendbird, the #1 communications API platform

Business and engineering leaders choose Sendbird for enterprise-level scale, security, and compliance. Our reliable, global infrastructure gives you peace of mind to focus on product and customer experience.

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6 Billion+

End users

7 Billion+

Monthly messages

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At Sendbird,

we believe that choosing a communication API is for the long term. Sendbird has supported high-scale, global apps from day one for years. When you look at Sendbird and Stream head-to-head, Sendbird delivers a more proven and feature-rich interaction platform that encompasses chat, voice & video calls, and customer support.

Sendbird Chat

The richest and the most scalable chat API with proven results.

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Sendbird Calls

High-quality voice and video for engaging group and direct calls.

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Sendbird Desk

The best support agent interface for live chat customer support.

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Achieve more with Sendbird Chat

Why Sendbird is the only Stream alternative

If the priority is providing the best possible chat experience for your end users, Sendbird is the clear choice over Stream.