QuickBlox — Communication

What is QuickBlox?

QuickBlox is a cloud-based communication platform that provides chat APIs, SDKs, and UI Kits to add messaging, voice, and video calling features to mobile and web applications. It is designed for developers and businesses that need reliable real-time communication without building from scratch.

Who is it for?

QuickBlox is ideal for startups, healthcare platforms (HIPAA-compliant), online marketplaces, and any business that wants to embed in-app chat or video consultations. It suits both early-stage teams (with a free tier) and growing enterprises needing advanced features like AI agents and custom integrations. It is not for non-technical users looking for a ready-to-deploy standalone chat app without SDK work.

Key use cases

Common implementations include 1-1 and group chat for social apps, virtual consultation rooms (via Q-Consultation), customer support chat with AI-assisted replies, and telemedicine or remote therapy platforms requiring secure video sessions. The platform also supports AI agents for automating responses and improving user engagement.

• Chat API & SDKs — Add 1-1, group, and private chat with presence, typing indicators, and delivery receipts.
• Voice & Video Calling — Enable peer-to-peer or conference audio/video calls with file sharing and encryption.
• AI Agent — Deploy a conversational AI agent trained on your knowledge base to automate responses.
• White-Label Video Consults — Use Q-Consultation turnkey app for secure meeting rooms with scheduling and waiting queues.
• Open Source UI Kits — Jumpstart development with pre-built chat UI components for iOS, Android, and Web.
• HIPAA Compliance — Enterprise-grade security with dedicated server options and data encryption.
• Cross-Platform Support — Works across iOS, Android, React, and Web with comprehensive documentation and sample code.

QuickBlox pricing: from $0/mo.

For comparison: the median starting price in Communication is $15.99/month, measured across 153 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Basic (Free)

$0/mo — 500 total users, 1 month data retention, 10 MB file size limit, core features (SDK, 1-1 chat, group chat, presence, typing indicators, attachments, history, receipts, voice messages, rooms, auto-reconnect). Includes 1 AI Extension and 1 AI Agent with 30-day free trial. Community support.

Starter ($107/mo)

$107/mo — 10,000 total users, 3 month data retention, 25 MB file size limit, core and advanced features (custom classes, sync across devices, offline messages, block users, server API, P2P and conference audio/video as add-on). Includes 2 AI Extensions and 1 AI Agent. Ticketing system support.

Growth ($269/mo)

$269/mo — 25,000 total users, 6 month data retention, 50 MB file size limit, core and advanced features plus peer-to-peer and conference audio/video (add-on for higher). For well-established brands needing quick, reliable scaling.

Note: HIPAA Cloud Enterprise and AI Agent-only plans available by contacting sales. AI Agent includes a 30-day free trial.

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