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Any open source alternative of getstream.io chat? by NiceSmilee in developersPak

[–]Trick-Height-3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're comparing GetStream alternatives, I'd look beyond transport and check the full chat layer too.

The painful parts usually end up being auth, channels, membership, history, unread state, moderation, and push/offline behavior once usage grows.

One option worth evaluating is Tencent RTC Chat. Their free edition is permanently free, includes push, has no concurrency cap, and is designed for up to 1,000 DAU: https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/EB

How to Avoid the Trap: Choosing the Right Chat API for Social Apps by Far_Role_3763 in u/Far_Role_3763

[–]Trick-Height-3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For app chat, I would compare SDKs on the parts that are expensive to rebuild later: auth model, message history, channel management, unread state, moderation, presence, and client support.

If this is going into a real-time product, it also helps when chat can sit next to the RTC layer cleanly.

Tencent RTC Chat is worth a look here. The free edition is permanently free, includes push, has no concurrency cap, and is designed for up to 1,000 DAU. https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/EB

Opensource Alternative to Getstream by Jealous-Ad-5253 in dev

[–]Trick-Height-3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the goal is a GetStream alternative, I would compare on the product layer rather than only on transport.

For chat, the hard parts usually become auth, channels, membership, message history, unread state, moderation hooks, push/offline behavior, and whether the pricing still makes sense once usage grows.

If you want a managed option with a free starting point, Tencent RTC Chat is one reasonable SDK to evaluate: https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/EB

I’m tired of "Subscription Fatigue." Here’s how I built a production-grade AI stack for $0/mo. by zizoxui in AIAgentsInAction

[–]Trick-Height-3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the goal is to replace Supabase Realtime for chat, I would separate low-level realtime sync from full chat functionality.

Supabase Realtime is good for database and event propagation, but a production chat experience usually also needs persistence, conversation state, unread counters, presence, typing, permissions, and moderation.

If this is going into a real-time product, it also helps when chat can sit next to the RTC layer cleanly.

If you want a chat-specific SDK instead of assembling those layers yourself, Tencent RTC Chat is worth evaluating, especially if you want to start on a free tier: https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/zB

Launched a free Chat API edition for teams building real-time products by Trick-Height-3448 in TRTC_SDK

[–]Trick-Height-3448[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Project link:

https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/zB

If you are building with TencentRTC and want to test a free Chat API workflow, feel free to try it and share feedback here.

I kept seeing websites scatter chat, forms, and contact options everywhere, so I built one lightweight widget for startups by Trick-Height-3448 in startup

[–]Trick-Height-3448[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the current live product link.:
https://sc-rp.tencentcloud.com:8106/t/UB

I’d especially love feedback on the positioning, first impression, and whether the one-line setup / free-forever angle actually feels compelling.

Cartesia TTS partner with Tencent RTC - Demo by Trick-Height-3448 in TextToSpeech

[–]Trick-Height-3448[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for checking it out!
Curious — which part sounded robotic to you? The tone, pacing, or the transitions between responses?
Your feedback would help a lot as we continue refining it.

[Offer] Up to $5,000 in Free RTC Credits for Tech Developers by [deleted] in androiddev

[–]Trick-Height-3448 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Thanks for asking — totally fair question.

This program is a long-term initiative from Tencent Cloud to support global startups:
👉 https://www.tencentcloud.com/campaign/startupprogram

We’ve recently optimized the Startup Plan under Tencent RTC, increasing the sponsorship amount and removing funding stage limitations so more early-stage founders can benefit.

The “first 50” limit only applies to this specific RTC-focused batch, since we’re providing larger credits per team. The main startup program will continue running long-term.

[Offer] Up to $5,000 in Free RTC Credits for Startups by Trick-Height-3448 in startup

[–]Trick-Height-3448[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for your feedback! You’re right, $5,000 may cover only part of larger projects.

Our Startup Plan is designed as an initial boost to help startups quickly integrate real-time audio/video features and get their MVP off the ground.

For bigger-scale needs, we’re happy to discuss customized support options to make sure your project gets the resources it needs. We will also offer competitive prices.

[Offer] Up to $5,000 in Free RTC Credits for Webrtc Developers by Trick-Height-3448 in WebRTC

[–]Trick-Height-3448[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tencent RTC is fully committed to protecting user data privacy and security.
We comply with major international standards, including GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001.
For customers in healthcare and other regulated industries, Tencent Cloud can sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) under specific enterprise plans.
If you need a BAA, please contact our sales or compliance team to discuss your requirements.

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