Stream

Stream is a fast and scalable API for building social networks, activity feeds and chat apps. It offers a powerful foundation for these features so developers can focus on building compelling user experiences without worrying about the complexities of scalability and reliability.

Stream offers a variety of features to support a range of use cases:

• Chat Messaging API: Create in-app chat experiences with offline support, global EDGE network and advanced moderation tools.
• Activity Feeds API: Scalable solutions for activity streams and news feeds with features like real-time updates, customizable ranking and flexible discard rules.
• Video & Audio API: Build high-quality video and audio experiences with robust security and compliance.

Stream's APIs and SDKs are designed to be easy to use and integrate, so developers can quickly add these features to their apps. Users can also leverage the platform's UI kits and tutorials to build polished social experiences.

Stream offers a variety of pricing tiers:

• Build (Free): Supports up to 100 Monthly Active Users (MAU) and 25 concurrent connections.
• Start: Supports up to 10,000 MAU and 500 concurrent connections, starting at $399/month (billed annually).
• Elevate: Supports up to 10,000 MAU and 500 concurrent connections, starting at $599/month (billed annually), with additional features like multi-tenancy and advanced search.
• Enterprise: Customizable plans with premium features like AI moderation, dedicated servers and 24/7 support.

For developers who need more control, Stream offers free tutorials and detailed documentation to help them integrate the APIs and SDKs into their projects. This makes it a great option for building scalable and engaging social features into apps.

Published on June 9, 2024