Product Comparison: Stream vs. Layer

Chat by Stream is positioned as a superior alternative to Layer's chat solution, following Layer's API shutdown and acquisition by Engagio. While Layer has shifted focus towards customer care chat, Stream offers a comprehensive and scalable chat infrastructure, leveraging its experience from powering large-scale activity feeds. Stream boasts features such as AI moderation, @mentions, and rich-URL previews, alongside a robust connection management protocol to ensure message reliability. The platform supports various use cases with customizable settings and provides an easy migration tool for former Layer users. Trusted by major brands, Stream maintains high performance and stability, making it a compelling choice for in-app chat solutions.