Novu vs Stream
Novu vs Stream: which to choose
Novu has the larger community with 39.2k GitHub stars against — for Stream, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Novu if you lean toward notifications 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 Novu or Stream better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Novu has 39.2k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Stream has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Novu cheaper than Stream?▾
Novu starts at $0/mo while Stream starts at $0/mo. Novu has a free plan. Stream has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Novu and Stream?▾
Novu is tagged as notifications, open-source, multi-channel while Stream is tagged as chat, activity-feeds, realtime. Novu uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 39.2k GitHub stars. Stream uses a freemium model.
Does Novu or Stream have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Novu and Stream offer a free plan.