LiveKit vs Stream
LiveKit vs Stream: which to choose
LiveKit has the larger community with 19.5k GitHub stars against — for Stream, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Stream starts lower at $0/mo versus $50/mo for LiveKit.
Choose LiveKit if you lean toward webrtc and open-source; choose Stream if chat and activity-feeds matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is LiveKit or Stream better?▾
It depends on your priorities. LiveKit has 19.5k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Stream has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is LiveKit cheaper than Stream?▾
LiveKit starts at $50/mo while Stream starts at $0/mo. LiveKit has a free plan. Stream has a free plan.
What are the main differences between LiveKit and Stream?▾
LiveKit is tagged as webrtc, open-source, ai-agents while Stream is tagged as chat, activity-feeds, realtime. LiveKit uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 19.5k GitHub stars. Stream uses a freemium model.
Does LiveKit or Stream have a free plan?▾
Yes, both LiveKit and Stream offer a free plan.