# Sinch vs Stream Comparison

| | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 34 | 53 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (40.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Sinch

Pros:
- Connectivity (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Call Issues (1 reviews)
- Complex Features (1 reviews)

### Stream

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Integrations (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Analytics Limitations (2 reviews)
- Cost Limitations (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.5 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.4 (21 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 6.7 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.6 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 6.8 (17 reviews) | 9.5 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.8 (22 reviews) | 9.6 (32 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Sinch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Stream

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Push Notification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Campaigns

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customize** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Retarget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Triggered Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audience Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rich Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Push Notification

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | 6.5/10 | 15 |
| **Stream** | 8.5/10 | 23 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease Of Integration** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **API Call Speed** | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Communication Varieties** | 6.7 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Community Support** | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Professional Support** | 5.7 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

### Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Features

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subtitles and Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Video Player** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Simulcasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Compliance

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **HIPAA Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **GDPR Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Live Chat

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pop-up Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Targeted Emails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **In-App Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Co-Browsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

####  Internal Use

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversation Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Knowledge Base** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Inbox ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Phone Verification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics - Phone Verification

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accuracy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Screening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Measures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reliable Delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Features - Phone Verification

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integration Abilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance with Regulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Phone Verification

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Conversational Commerce Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Conversational AI - Conversational Commerce Platforms

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI chatbots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI agents ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice assistants** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication apps** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform integration - Conversational Commerce Platforms

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ecommerce stores** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sales channels** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics and Reporting - Conversational Commerce Platforms

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Conversational analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advance reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### RCS Business Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sinch** | N/A | N/A |
| **Stream** | N/A | N/A |

#### Messaging - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rich Media** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Messages** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branded Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transactional RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Promotional RCS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security / Verification - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Verified Sender** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics / Deliverability - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Read Receipts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS Fallback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - RCS Business Messaging

| Feature | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Communication Platform as a Service (cPaaS) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/communication-platform-as-a-service-cpaas)

**Unique to Sinch (4):** [Phone Verification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/phone-verification), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [ RCS Business Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/rcs-business-messaging), [Conversational Commerce Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/conversational-commerce-platforms)

**Unique to Stream (3):** [Live Chat Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/live-chat), [Push Notification Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/push-notification), [Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-platform-as-a-service-vpaas)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Sinch | Stream | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 40.6% | 64.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 22.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.9% | 13.2% | 

### By Industry

#### Sinch

- **Computer Software:** 18.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 15.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.6%
- **Retail:** 6.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 6.3%
- **Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Real Estate:** 3.1%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 18.8%

#### Stream

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.2%
- **Computer Software:** 11.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 9.4%
- **Education Management:** 5.7%
- **Automotive:** 5.7%
- **Mental Health Care:** 5.7%
- **Alternative Medicine:** 3.8%
- **Sports:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 34.0%

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## Top Discussions

### Sinch

No discussions available for this product.

### Stream

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/sinch-vs-stream-2024-08-01)