Lokal Scales Chat, Video, & Audio—Reaching 100M Downloads

Lokal, a company focused on building social and community apps, has achieved significant success by prioritizing speed and reuse in its product development strategy, leading to over 100 million downloads across its ecosystem. By opting for fast iteration and integrating proven real-time communication infrastructure from Stream, Lokal has been able to launch new products swiftly without reinventing the wheel, especially in voice and video calling. This approach has allowed Lokal to cater to Bharat users in India, who require simple, reliable apps in native languages, and to maintain consistent call quality across diverse devices and networks. Lokal's decision to treat communication as a shared platform capability rather than a feature to be rebuilt for each product has enabled them to maintain focus on differentiation and product logic. With Stream's robust infrastructure and moderation capabilities, Lokal has not only reduced technical risk but also ensured that its communication platform evolves alongside its rapidly scaling products. This collaborative relationship has been mutually beneficial, as Lokal's real-world usage informs Stream's product evolution, exemplifying the potential of a partnership driven by shared goals of speed, learning, and responsible scaling.