Sendbird vs. Stream:
A head-to-head comparison
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.
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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6 Billion+
End users
7 Billion+
Monthly messages
145K+
Global developers
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.
The richest and the most scalable chat API with proven results.
High-quality voice and video for engaging group and direct calls.
The best support agent interface for live chat customer support.
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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.