Stream Chat

getstream.io · checked 4 Oct 2026

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How it plugs in

—Public API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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Stream Chat adds real-time direct messages, group conversations, livestream chat, and support flows to apps.

Pricing

BuildFREE · 1,000 MAU · 100 concurrent connections · community supportFree
StartBilled annually, or $499.00 monthly · 10,000 MAU · 500 concurrent connections · advanced moderation and filters · offline support · data export$399/mo
ElevateBilled annually, or $675.00 monthly · 10,000 MAU · 500 concurrent connections · multi-tenancy/teams · advanced search · HIPAA · message translations$599/mo
EnterpriseContact Sales · Volume discounts · custom pricing · dedicated servers · 24/7 support · SAML/SSO · Datadog integrationOn request

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Facts

Website: getstream.io
Price: Free tier · from $399/mo
Free trial: Not stated
Backend integrations: Server-side SDKs are listed for Node, Python, Ruby, PHP, Java, .NET, Go, and REST.
Chat features: The API syncs channels, messages, threads, reactions, and read state across devices.
Custom integrations: The pricing page lists webhooks integration on every plan for connecting third-party tools.
Developer platforms: Chat SDKs and UI components are available for React, iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Unity, and Unreal.
Headquarters: Boulder, Colorado, United States; Amsterdam, Netherlands
Intended users: The product page presents Chat for in-app messaging use cases including marketplaces, fitness, dating, social, fintech, telehealth, and gaming.
Migration: Stream says it offers free migration support for 30 days or less, including bidirectional webhook sync and data import/export assistance.
Moderation: Stream Moderation can screen messages with AI engines and route borderline cases to a human review queue.
Offline support: Client SDKs store messages locally and update the UI optimistically, then sync when the connection returns.
Scale and uptime: The product page states a 99.999% uptime SLA and support for 5 million concurrent users per channel.
Security and compliance: Stream says its infrastructure meets SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR standards, with enterprise options including SAML, 2FA, and dedicated regional servers.
Support: The free Build plan lists community support, while the Enterprise offering includes 24/7 support and a shared Slack channel.

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