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Chat

Real-Time Chat.
Enterprise-Ready.
Easy to Build.

Feature-rich, instant messaging SDKs to power private chats, group threads, and everything in between—on any platform.

Supercharge your app with instant, secure chat messaging, powered by our Chat SDKs, APIs, and UI Kits

Secure and Compliant Chat

Robust encryption and data protection. Meet industry standards with ease. Your users' privacy, our priority.

What our customers say

Easy-to-Integrate
Chat

EnCappture uses QuickBlox chat SDKs to build branded messaging apps for their business customers.

"Integrating QuickBlox's Chat SDK into our business communication app has been a game changer. The UI Kits and the SDK are robust, easy to work with, and scale well for our unique product offering as our client base grows. Thanks to QuickBlox, we've accelerated our development timeline and delivered a seamless, real-time chat experience that our users rely on every day."

Robin R. Baker, VP Product
MBA, PMP, SMC enCappture.com

In-App Chat for Real Estate Transactions

Housing.com uses the QuickBlox chat SDK to power in-app messaging between buyers, renters, and property agents—streamlining communication and improving user engagement.

QuickBlox has been a reliable partner in powering real-time communication on the Housing.com platform. Their chat SDK has enabled us to deliver a seamless and secure messaging experience to our users, and their team has provided exceptional support throughout our journey.

Swastik G Drona, Lead Product Manager
Housing.com

Key Features

Messaging SDK Capabilities

  • One-to-one and group messaging
  • Public and private threads
  • Real-time user presence
  • Chat history
  • Typing indicators
  • Unread message count
  • User, group & messages search
  • Web chat API support for browser-based apps

Rich Engagement Tools

  • Multimedia sharing: Send files, images, videos, and voice notes
  • Extended messages: Include buttons, links, and metadata
  • Offline messaging: Push notifications when users are inactive
  • Chat moderation tools: Flag, block, and mask content with advanced filters

AI-Integrated Chat Features

  • Smart replies and message rephrasing
  • Auto chat summaries for quick context
  • Multilingual chat translation
  • Chatbot integration for automated workflows

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Developer Delight: Build Faster, Smarter Chat

Whether you're creating a chat application using a web API or seeking an iOS chat SDK, QuickBlox offers everything you need for secure, feature-rich in-app messaging.

Faster-time-to-Market

Build your dream chat app faster with our versatile
tools

Free to Try

Test and refine your chat solution in our developer friendly sandbox with the

Free trial plan

Comprehensive Support

Benefit from our dedicated support team and extensive resources including:

Faster-time-to-Market

Build once, deploy everywhere with our cross-platform solutions.

Try Our Chat Demo

Experience the power of QuickBlox’s messaging app SDK in action and see how easy it is to add real-time chat to your app.

Launch Chat Demo

Ready to build your ideal communication?

Our real-time chat and messaging solutions scale as your business grows, and can be customized to create 100% custom in-app messaging.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chat SDKs & APIs

What is a chat SDK?

A chat SDK is a toolkit that helps developers add chat functionality to apps, including code libraries, UI components, and documentation.

What is a chat API?

A chat API connects your frontend application to a backend messaging system, enabling real-time communication. QuickBlox offers robust chat APIs for websites, mobile apps, and enterprise solutions.

Which API is best for chat applications?

The best API for chat applications depends on your use case, but an ideal chat API should offer real-time messaging, scalability, security, and easy integration. QuickBlox provides a robust, HIPAA-compliant chat API with cross-platform support, customizable features, and comprehensive developer documentation—making it a top choice for our customers.

Does QuickBlox chat work on web and mobile?

Yes. QuickBlox offers cross-platform support with chat SDKs for Android, iOS, Flutter, and React Native, plus a chat API for web apps—so you can build chat experiences that work seamlessly on smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

How do you integrate chat on a website?

To integrate chat on a website, you can use the QuickBlox chat API or JavaScript SDK. Simply follow our step-by-step documentation to connect your frontend to the backend messaging service, customize the UI, and start exchanging real-time messages. No server setup required.

How many concurrent users can use my QuickBlox chat service?

QuickBlox supports thousands of concurrent users, depending on your chosen plan. Higher tiers offer greater scalability. For specific limits and recommendations, contact our enterprise team.

What is the retention period of chat message history?

The retention period for chat message history depends on your selected QuickBlox plan. For full details, visit our pricing page.

What if I need help integrating my chat solution?

QuickBlox provides detailed documentation, community support, and a Help Center to support your integration. Support levels vary by plan, but if you need assistance beyond your included quota just get in touch.

Is QuickBlox chat HIPAA compliant and encrypted?

Yes. Our HIPAA-compliant chat solutions offer encryption, role-based access, and private cloud deployment options for full control.

Which SDK is best for chat applications?

The ideal messaging SDK is secure, scalable, and easy to integrate. QuickBlox offers a full-featured open source chat SDK for iOS, Android, Web, and more—designed for performance and customization.

Can I build a chat application using web API?

Yes! QuickBlox provides a powerful web chat API that enables developers to create fully-functional messaging systems for browsers using REST or WebSocket APIs.

Does QuickBlox offer a chat API for iOS?

Absolutely. Our chat API iOS SDK allows iOS developers to build robust messaging experiences with support for push notifications, encryption, and AI features.

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