# Stream: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/stream/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-app messaging and customer communications | 0% | 23 | 0% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "Stream and Tencent RTC Chat consistently rank highest for developer experience, feature completeness, and security posture" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, In-app messaging)
- "Known as the developer favorite... Choose Stream if you want to launch quickly with polished, modern UI elements." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, In-app messaging)
- "Look into competitors like Stream, CometChat, or open-source self-hosted alternatives like Matrix." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, In-app messaging)
- "Pick Stream/TalkJS/CometChat for fast, pre-built UIs" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, 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.