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LiveKit gives developers full control of real-time video infrastructure with open-source flexibility. But it's not the only option on the market, and it may not be the best fit for every app. If you're building live video features and evaluating your backend options, you'll want to explore what else is out there. Some platforms offer

If you're building in-app chat, video, or moderation, you've likely come across CometChat. It's one of the more well-known in-app feature SDK providers, and for good reason. But choosing the right real-time communication platform for your app isn't easy. With dozens of APIs promising fast integration and feature-rich toolkits, it can be challenging to pinpoint

Hive Moderation is one of several platforms that help apps detect and filter user-generated content across text, image, and video. It's often used in social, marketplace, dating, and gaming apps to flag nudity, hate speech, spam, and other forms of unwanted content. While Hive offers a wide range of moderation capabilities, it's not always the

"Come for the tool, stay for the network." So said a16z partner Chris Dixon over a decade ago. However, the concept remains entirely true: the most successful apps today aren't just functional tools; they're ecosystems where users connect, collaborate, and create value for one another. Think about it. Strava isn't just a fitness tracker; it's

We've all been in the situation where we're typing out a message in an app and think, "actually, I just need to call this person." In-app voice and video calling is how you add this functionality to your product. With in-app video, your users can talk to each other without jumping to a different app.

Building a great app is just the beginning. If users don't discover your features—or don't understand when and how to use them—they may never experience the value your product delivers. That's where in-app notifications shine. These contextual, timely messages appear within your interface to guide users, drive feature adoption, and keep engagement flowing. In-app notifications

Picture this: Netflix serves over 15 billion hours of content monthly, Twitch handles an average of 2.55 million concurrent viewers (with peaks above 3.8 million during major events), and Zoom facilitates billions of meeting minutes—all relying on fundamentally different streaming technologies under the hood. Whether you’re binge-watching Netflix or tuning into a live broadcast, live

Mobile apps are everywhere in workforce management, but that doesn't mean your team is using them. Retail and service teams—especially deskless, hourly, and on-the-go employees—aren't naturally inclined to check in-app messages or explore new features. They're used to email, sticky notes, or group texts. You've rolled out the tech, but key messages still go unseen,