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24 alternatives to Layer

Build messaging, voice and video into your app in minutes.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Layer launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Layer Platform API▲202

   Build rich application-to-user messaging

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Crumbles▲122

   Turn text messages into awesome video. Now in app form!

   2015 · crumbles.co · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Atlas by Layer▲245

   Add messaging to your mobile app w/ this open source UI kit

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Generate▲80

   Mix, layer, edit multimedia on your phone. Stream on FB Live

   2015 · generateapp.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Tape▲190

   Replace video calls with threaded video messaging

   2022 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Pusher▲81

   Create a chat app in 5min

   2014 · pusher.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Spoken Layer▲64

   Mobile Engagement through the Power of the Human Voice

   2014 · spokenlayer.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SpokenLayer▲25

   Turns written content into audio in minutes

   2014 · spokenlayer.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Flock▲118

   A messaging app for making plans

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    App Press▲235

    Build apps code-free. Deploy instantly.

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Make It Fast▲90

    Casual videochat WLYCP. For 140 seconds

    2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sinch▲79

    Build calling and messaging into your apps

    2014 · sinch.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Phoney Video (iOS)▲70

    Make other people, things or animals say whatever you want!

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Get User Talk▲79

    Embed call button into your app and give a voice support.

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Rounds▲109

    Instant live group conversations

    2015 · rounds.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Sleek▲157

    Organize and prioritize your conversations w/ your users

    2015 · sleekapp.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Wordeo▲58

    The video messaging app that brings your words to life

    2014 · mysocialfollowing.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Wire 2.0▲161

    Crystal clear voice, video and group chats, encrypted

    2016 · wire.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Base Deploy▲101

    Build powerful apps faster - without coding

    2016 · basedeploy.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    MinChat▲71

    chat sdk to build in-app chat functionality within minutes

    2022 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Studio▲124

    Roleplaying based messaging app

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Hello for iOS▲125

    Instantly start chatting with people in your local area

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Speakup▲79

    Video conversations about topics that matter

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Blastchat▲88

    A push notification themed mass messaging app

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →