# Stream Chat: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/stream-chat/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-app messaging and customer communications | 2% | 12 | 0% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "Safer Alternatives to Consider | Stream Chat | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA compliant; AES-256 encryption" (Kimi K2, In-app messaging)
- "Final Recommendation: Start with Stream Chat if dev resources allow" (Grok 4.1 Fast, In-app messaging)
- "Strong Free Alternatives (if Tencent doesn't fit) 1. Stream Chat (GetStream)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, In-app messaging)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.