OpenIM vs Stream Chat
OpenIM
openim.io
Stream Chat
getstream.ioSide by side
| Figure | OpenIM | Stream Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $399/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Chat Api | 7.7 (#15) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Spec score · Chat APIs | 7.8 (#23) | 7.9 (#18) |
| Intended users | The maker describes Open Source as suited to development and custom client integration, Business to production-ready messaging clients, and Enterprise to production deployments with advanced features. | The product page presents Chat for in-app messaging use cases including marketplaces, fitness, dating, social, fintech, telehealth, and gaming. |
Plans
Stream Chat
- BuildFree
- Start$399 a month
- Elevate$599 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Stream Chat
Stream Chat has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.