Layer vs SendBird vs Twilio API for WhatsApp

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Layer

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SendBird

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78
Twilio API for WhatsApp

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Pros of Layer
Pros of SendBird
Pros of Twilio API for WhatsApp
  • 6
    Open source ui atlas makes messaging easy
  • 1
    Easy setup
  • 13
    Active support is impressive. (Support for private deve
  • 10
    Pre-built UI for major platforms
  • 10
    Easy to use
  • 8
    Migration API for customers using other chat services
  • 7
    Scalability is awesome
  • 7
    First chat SDK officially supports Xamarin
  • 5
    Because my product guy told me to
  • 5
    Unlimited number of users in public chat
  • 5
    Cool product
  • 4
    Flexible message format ex) json, xml
  • 2
    Out of the box api and features
  • 2
    Intuitive and feature-packed
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    Cons of Layer
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      • 2
        Policy on concurrent users leads to overages and overch
      • 2
        Prices ramp up exponentially
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        What is Layer?

        Layer's asynchronous messaging fabric is capable of transporting payloads of any type. Get your users talking with chat, voice or video messaging. Pull them back in with push. Connect friends, colleagues or perfect strangers seamlessly.

        What is SendBird?

        SendBird is a Messaging SDK, Chat API, and fully managed chat infrastructure for your mobile apps and websites. Embeddable chat for iOS, Android, JavaScript, Unity, .NET.

        What is Twilio API for WhatsApp?

        The Twilio API for WhatsApp provides developers all over the world with a simple, reliable, and officially supported way to use the WhatsApp Business API. They can now easily build messaging experiences that combine the ease of use of the Programmable SMS API with the global reach of WhatsApp.

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