Best in-app chat and video APIs
Hosted APIs and SDKs that let developers add in-app chat, voice and video calls, and live streaming to their own apps.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All in-app chat and video APIs
- Alternatives to CometChat
In-app chat and voice/video calling SDKs with UI kits and a no-code widget.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Stream
APIs and SDKs for adding chat, video calling, activity feeds and moderation to apps.
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Sendbird
In-app chat, voice and video call APIs, now alongside an AI customer experience platform.
PaidWeb, iOS, Android
Our picks by need
Common questions
What are the best in-app chat and video APIs?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading in-app chat and video APIs right now are CometChat, Stream and Sendbird.
Are there free in-app chat and video APIs?
Yes. Stream (free plan + paid) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which in-app chat and video APIs are open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.