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Social Media App Development Company

Global enterprises and startups partner with us to build social platforms that strengthen connections, encourage expression, and operate responsibly at scale. Each product is shaped by real user insight, sound engineering, and a clear focus on privacy and performance.

TRUSTED BY CONGLOMERATES, ENTERPRISES AND STARTUPS ALIKE

Our team brings together experience in product design, data architecture, and compliance to create social media platforms that last. We design social ecosystems that support millions of users, protect personal data, and evolve with new engagement models and regional laws.

Our Core Capabilities:

  • Product consulting that links platform vision to audience behavior and market dynamics.
  • Scalable cloud foundations built for performance, uptime, and rapid iteration.
  • Global data governance alignment with GDPR, CCPA, PDPL, and other privacy frameworks.
  • Integrated moderation, messaging, and monetization layers for safer, trusted interaction.
  • Continuous monitoring and refinement to maintain relevance and reliability.
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Social Media Platforms Successfully Developed

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Global Recognitions and Awards

Our Comprehensive Suite of Social Media App Development Services

Building a social platform isn’t just about coding but about creating digital spaces that feel alive. As a social media app development company, we design experiences that combine technology, psychology, and performance. Every product we build is focused on reliability, safety, and continuous engagement.
1. Custom Social Media App Development
2. Video-First Social Media App Development
3. Chat App Development
4. Community Forum and Discussion Platform Development
5. Live Streaming Social App Development
6. Dating and Matchmaking App Development
7. Social Commerce Platform Development

Custom Social Media App Development

Our custom social media app development services cover every niche, from internal business networks to influencer-driven communities. We adapt design and backend logic to fit specific brand objectives.

1. API-First Architecture

Deliver flexible ecosystems ready for cross-device deployment and easy third-party integration.

2. Hybrid Architectures

Combine native mobile performance with browser reach through PWA and desktop extensions.

Video-First Social Media App Development

Our team of experienced social media application developers create video-first experiences inspired by today’s most engaging platforms. Our builds are capable of handling short clips, long-form content, and live streaming seamlessly across devices.

1. Intelligent Video Processing

Optimize uploads and playback through adaptive compression and cloud-based transcoding for stable streaming.

2. Low-Latency Streaming

Deliver high-quality live video within milliseconds using fine-tuned protocols and dynamic scaling.

Chat App Development

As a seasoned chat app development company, we build secure, responsive chat platforms for private and group communication. Our development approach focuses on encryption, low delay, and user trust while ensuring complete reliability even during high traffic and global usage peaks.

1. End-to-End Encryption

Integrate secure frameworks that protect user privacy without compromising performance.

2. Distributed Message Queuing

Design message handling systems that guarantee delivery even at massive global scale.

Community Forum and Discussion Platform Development

We design interactive forums that encourage authentic conversation and build long-term loyalty. The social network application development projects undertaken by our team are backed by layered moderation, ranking tools, and smart discovery flows.

1. Advanced Moderation Tools

Provide intuitive dashboards that support fair community governance and quick policy enforcement.

2. Content Discovery Algorithms

Surface relevant threads and communities through personalized recommendations.

Live Streaming Social App Development

Our social media platform development expertise covers immersive live experiences that merge performance with reliability. Whether for entertainment, education, or commerce, we engineer responsive real-time interactions.

1. Interactive Features

Enable live reactions, polls, and audience engagement that keep sessions dynamic and human.

2. Multi-CDN Strategy

Distribute global streams efficiently with multiple delivery networks for consistent uptime.

Dating and Matchmaking App Development

As a leading social network app development company, we design trusted matchmaking platforms that value privacy and personalization. Our systems balance human connection with responsible data use.

1. ML-Powered Matching

Apply learning-based suggestions that evolve with user behavior for more relevant matches.

2. Safety & Verification

Add identity checks, photo validation, and security prompts that build confidence among users.

Social Commerce Platform Development

As an offshore social media app development company, we create platforms that blend social engagement with retail conversion. These experiences turn followers into loyal buyers.

1. Live Shopping Experiences

Power seamless, real-time shopping sessions where audiences can view and purchase instantly.

2. Social Proof Integration

Highlight reviews and recommendations to drive authentic trust in every transaction.

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Build the Platform Behind the Next
Digital Movement

From concept to compliance, we engineer social media apps that are ready for scale, regulation, and real-world impact.

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Social Platforms We’ve Built, Scaled, and Strengthened: Our Success Stories

Our work as a social media app development company shows how focused engineering and simple ideas can grow into platforms people genuinely use. Each project started with a clear problem and ended with a working product that found its audience.

Feedback That Fuels Our Growth

Social Media App Development Tailored for Every Sector

As a trusted social media app development company, we help businesses design digital communities that reflect their audience and purpose. Our services go beyond design and coding; we focus on creating engagement models, trust systems, and monetization paths that fit each sector.
Student Collaboration App
Teacher–Student Interaction Platform
Skill-Based Learning Community
Alumni Networking Platform
Short-Video Sharing App
Live Streaming Platform
Creator and Fan Engagement App
Music and Podcast Sharing Platform

Corporate and Professional Networks

Trend and Style Sharing App
Beauty Tutorial and Review Platform
Designer Portfolio Showcase App
Virtual Try-On and Feedback Platform
Fitness and Activity Sharing App
Mental Health Support Community
Mind & Body Support Network
Group Wellness Challenge App
Travel Experience Sharing Platform
Adventure and Group Travel App
Hospitality Engagement Platform
Destination Review Community

Fashion and Beauty

Trend and Style Sharing App
Beauty Tutorial and Review Platform
Designer Portfolio Showcase App
Virtual Try-On and Feedback Platform
Recipe Sharing Platform
Restaurant Discovery and Review App
Home Chef Community Platform
Culinary Event and Experience Sharing App
Fan Engagement Platform
Gaming Community Platform
Team and Player Interaction App
Sports Discussion Forum
Investor Discussion Platform
Crypto Trading Community
Personal Finance Sharing App
Fintech Innovation Network
Citizen Engagement Platform
Volunteer and NGO Coordination App
Public Awareness and Feedback Platform
Community Development Discussion Forum
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Get Tailored Solutions for Every Industry

Tell us the industry you belong to, and we’ll craft a tailored strategy that fits your unique goals.

Compliance & Security Standards We Follow

As a social networking app development company, we design every platform with user trust at its core. Our approach puts privacy, safety, and compliance first. Each product is built to meet global data protection laws and online safety standards, ensuring that communities grow in secure and transparent digital spaces.

Why Global Enterprises Trust Appinventiv for as Their Go-To Social Media App Development Company

We’ve spent years helping brands turn digital audiences into active communities. As a custom social networking application development provider, our focus is simple: build platforms people enjoy using and businesses can depend on. Every product starts with one idea - connection - and we keep that at the center while bringing in design, data, and scale.
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Platforms Built for Human Connection and Growth

Our services are shaped around how people actually behave online. Some scroll for inspiration, some share, some just listen. We design systems that handle all of the real-time updates, large groups, live comments, without breaking experience or speed. The stack stays flexible, cloud-ready, and easy to grow as the audience does.

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Compliance and Trust at the Core

Privacy isn’t an afterthought for us; it’s part of the build. We work under global frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, PDPL, and the Online Safety Act so that user data stays private and the platform stays transparent. Encryption, consent flows, and moderation tools come baked in from day one. That’s what makes trust sustainable over time.

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Technology That Keeps You Ahead

Our social media app developers build for evolution, not just launch. Features change, traffic spikes and audiences shift but the foundation we create absorbs all of that. We bring in machine learning where it adds real value, like content recommendations or spam control, and keep everything modular so teams can keep improving without starting over.

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Capitalize on the 141 Minutes of Daily
Social Media Engagement

With users spending an average of 141 minutes per day on social media, your app can become the top choice for global users.

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Awards and Recognitions Reflecting Our Commitment to Digital Excellence

Appinventiv has been recognized by leading global organizations for the work we’ve done in helping businesses innovate and scale responsibly. Each recognition stands as proof of our consistent focus on building secure, high-performing, and outcome-driven digital products.

Our Strategic Technology
Partnerships

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Moengage
Boomi
Boomi
Docker
Docker
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Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform
Azure
Azure
ServiceNow
ServiceNow
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Adobe
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Magento
Databricks
Databricks
Snowflake
Snowflake
HubSpot
HubSpot
Moengage
Moengage
Boomi
Boomi
Docker
Docker
aws
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform
Azure
Azure
ServiceNow
ServiceNow
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Adobe
Magento
Magento
Databricks
Databricks
Snowflake
Snowflake
HubSpot
HubSpot
Moengage
Moengage
Boomi
Boomi
Docker
Docker
aws
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform
Azure
Azure
ServiceNow
ServiceNow
Adobe
Adobe
Magento
Magento
Databricks
Databricks
Snowflake
Snowflake
HubSpot
HubSpot
Moengage
Moengage
Boomi
Boomi
Docker
Docker
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Bedrock
AWS Bedrock
MuleSoft
MuleSoft
OneStream
OneStream
Oracle
Oracle
Salesforce
Salesforce
Red Hat
Red Hat
Sabre
Sabre
Stripe
Stripe
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Bedrock
AWS Bedrock
MuleSoft
MuleSoft
OneStream
OneStream
Oracle
Oracle
Salesforce
Salesforce
Red Hat
Red Hat
Sabre
Sabre
Stripe
Stripe
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Bedrock
AWS Bedrock
MuleSoft
MuleSoft
OneStream
OneStream
Oracle
Oracle
Salesforce
Salesforce
Red Hat
Red Hat
Sabre
Sabre
Stripe
Stripe
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Sagemaker
AWS Bedrock
AWS Bedrock
MuleSoft
MuleSoft
OneStream
OneStream
Oracle
Oracle
Salesforce
Salesforce
Red Hat
Red Hat
Sabre
Sabre
Stripe
Stripe
Cloudinary
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Core Features We Integrate in a Modern Social Media Application

Every build we deliver under our social media app development services is designed with users, admins, and creators in mind. We focus on function, flow, and scalability, helping communities grow safely and brands manage engagement without friction.

How We Leverage Emerging Technologies to Build Smarter Social Media Platforms

We use a mix of advanced and proven technologies to shape social products that feel modern, secure, and ready to scale. Every platform we create is to support growth, enhance engagement, and help businesses stay ahead of the evolving digital behavior.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning (ML)
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Blockchain
Cloud Computing
Internet of Things (IoT)
AR & VR
Metaverse
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI gives today’s social apps a personal edge. Our developers integrate intelligent algorithms that study behavior, predict interests, and deliver content that feels relevant to every user. From smart feeds to automated moderation, AI helps the platforms we build adapt and improve over time.

Machine Learning (ML)

Machine Learning (ML)

Machine Learning strengthens decision-making inside digital communities. It recognizes content trends, detects anomalies, and supports automated recommendations. By applying ML in social media application development, we help clients create environments where interaction stays safe, data-driven, and continuously refined.

Generative AI

Generative AI

Gen AI changes how content is created and shared inside digital communities. Our social media app developers integrate Gen AI to help users generate posts, visuals, or captions that match their tone and style in real time. It powers creative collaboration, shortens content cycles, and keeps conversations fresh without compromising authenticity.

Agentic AI

Agentic AI

Agentic AI makes social platforms more proactive and adaptive. We design autonomous agents that moderate communities, respond to user queries, and manage repetitive workflows behind the scenes. Through agentic intelligence, our services bring efficiency, safety, and personalized assistance to every interaction.

Blockchain

Blockchain

Blockchain brings transparency and digital ownership to modern networks. As a social network application development agency, we use blockchain to secure transactions, verify creators, and manage decentralized assets, critical for emerging creator-economy and community-governed platforms.

Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

Scalability is built into every project we deliver. Our social media platform development approach uses AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to support millions of concurrent users with reliable uptime. The architecture stays flexible, cost-efficient, and easy to expand as engagement grows.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT)

IoT connects digital interactions to the real world. From smart events to location-driven engagement, our IoT-based social media app development bridges online and offline experiences seamlessly.

AR & VR

AR & VR

AR and VR make digital conversations immersive. Our social media app developers use these technologies to design interactive filters, live virtual events, and shared 3D spaces that increase retention and emotional connection within communities.

Metaverse

Metaverse

The Metaverse marks a new stage for connection. Our experts build foundational systems for clients entering this virtual economy, enabling brand presence, digital commerce, and persistent identity in shared spaces.

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The Enterprise-Focused Technology Stack We Master for Social Media Apps

Our choice of technology stack is what makes your social media app stand out from the sea of others in the app stores. Our social media developers use the battle-tested technology combinations proven in production environments serving millions of users and meet the demands of modern social networking.
Frontend Technologies
React Native
React Native
Flutter
Flutter
SWIFT
SWIFT
Kotlin
Kotlin
React.js
React.js
Vue.JS
Vue.JS
Next.JS
Next.JS
TypeScript
TypeScript
Backend Frameworks
Node.JS
Node.JS
Python
Python
Django
Django
Ruby on Rails
Ruby on Rails
Java
Java
Spring Boot
Spring Boot
Go
Go
.NET Core
.NET Core
PHP Laravel
PHP Laravel
Real-Time Infrastructure
WebSockets
WebSockets
Socket.io
Socket.io
WebRTC
WebRTC
Firebase Realtime Database
Firebase Realtime Database
Pusher
Pusher
Redis Pub/Sub
Redis Pub/Sub
Databases
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
MongoDB
Redis
Redis
Cassandra
Cassandra
Neo4j
Neo4j
Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch
DynamoDB
DynamoDB
Cloud Platforms
AWS
AWS
Google Cloud AI
Google Cloud AI
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Heroku
Heroku
Digital Ocean
Digital Ocean
Vercel
Vercel
AI/ML Frameworks
TensorFlow
TensorFlow
PyTorch
PyTorch
OpenAI GPT
OpenAI GPT
Hugging Face
Hugging Face
AWS Rekognition
AWS Rekognition
Google Cloud Vision
Google Cloud Vision
DevOps & Infrastructure
Docker
Docker
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Jenkins
Jenkins
GitLab CI CD
GitLab CI CD
Terraform
Terraform
Ansible
Ansible
Grafana
Grafana
Prometheus
Prometheus
Message Queues & Streaming
Apache Kafka
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
RabbitMQ
Google Pub/Sub
Google Pub/Sub
Amazon SQS
Amazon SQS
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
CDN & Media Processing
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
AWS CloudFront
AWS CloudFront
Fastly
Fastly
FFmpeg
FFmpeg
AWS MediaConvert
AWS MediaConvert
Cloudinary
Cloudinary
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your app?

We’ll map out timelines, tech choices, and investment options tailored to your
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Our End-to-End Agile Process for Building Impactful Social Media Platforms

Building a social media product takes more than clean code. It’s about crafting a platform that people trust, enjoy, and return to. As a social media app development company, we work closely with clients from idea to deployment, shaping platforms that perform under pressure and scale with confidence.

Consulting, Discovery, and Product Definition

Every project begins with discovery. Our experts hold workshops to understand your goals, audience, and business model. This phase helps identify what kind of platform to build, whether it’s community-driven, content-led, or creator-focused and how our social media application development services can turn that vision into a working product.

Choosing the Right Tech Stack and Architecture

Once the strategy is set, our best social media app developers define the core architecture. We evaluate frameworks, APIs, and storage options to support high concurrency and fast data flow. Every decision here - from backend logic to UX pathways ensures the platform stays responsive, secure, and ready for growth.

Prototype Design and Testing

Our process is backed by rapid prototyping to bring the concept to life early. We create interactive mockups that capture real user flows and test them for engagement, accessibility, and performance. This helps clients see their product in motion before major development begins.

Full-Scale Development and Quality Assurance

After validation, we move into the full development phase. Our engineers build the front end, back end, and integrations using modular, scalable architecture. Each sprint is paired with quality assurance, so the platform evolves smoothly without bottlenecks.

Integration and Deployment

Once core development is complete, the app is integrated with modules for chat, feeds, notifications, analytics, and moderation, customized to your product’s goals. We manage deployment across iOS, Android, and web using CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native hosting environments to ensure smooth delivery.

Monitoring, Support, and Continuous Improvement

Once the app goes live, we stay involved. Our developers monitor system performance, gather user insights, and refine the experience over time. We provide post-launch support, version updates, and optimization to keep your platform secure, stable, and relevant as it grows.

Related Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do social media app development services cost?

It’s tough to fix one number without seeing what you want built. A small networking app with profiles, chat, and a feed usually lands somewhere between $30,000 to $80,000. Once you add features like live video, creator tools, or detailed analytics, the range moves higher, maybe into the $200,000. And for large, global builds, the ones meant to handle millions, budgets often pass $300,000.

As one of the best custom social media app development companies, we first talk through your idea, the audience you’re targeting, and the kind of experience you want people to have. After that, our developers map out the architecture, team size, and schedule so the estimate fits the real scope, not a guess. Get a detailed custom estimate on the social network app development cost now!

How much does it cost to build social media app clones like TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat?

When we talk about clones, the word can mean different things. Some brands want a near-identical structure with lighter design, while others only want the core idea and plan to give it their own twist. The cost moves with those decisions. Here’s a rough breakdown from what we’ve seen:

  • TikTok app clone: To build an app that works like TikTok, the range usually sits between $35,000 and $300,000. It depends on how deep you go with live streaming, feed personalization, and short-form video editing tools.
  • Instagram app clone: Creating an Instagram-style app can cost anywhere from $30,000 to $500,000. The number changes when you add reels, filters, messaging, and large-scale storage for constant uploads.
  • Snapchat app clone: A Snapchat-type build normally lands between $40,000 and $300,000, depending on the level of AR filters, real-time chat, and disappearing content logic you include.
  • Pinterest app clone: If you’re going after something similar to Pinterest, budgets often range between $58,000 to $80,000. The big cost driver here is visual search, smart recommendations, and image categorization.

As a best social media app development company, we treat clones as blueprints - a faster way to validate your idea without losing originality.

How much time does it take to build a custom social media app?

Timelines depend on how deep the build goes. A lightweight community app might be ready in four to six months. Moderate ones, with live streams or marketplace features, usually stretch to six or nine. Enterprise-level platforms that need heavy integrations or multiple security layers can take a year or a bit more.

Our custom social media app development services follow agile delivery, so you see working versions early. That way, feedback shapes the product as we go, instead of waiting till the end.

What is the social media app development process followed by Appinventiv?

We don’t rush this part. It starts with a few discovery sessions to understand what your product should actually do and for whom. Then it moves like this:

  • Discovery and Planning – we look at workflows, target users, and business outcomes.
  • Design – the team sketches and prototypes until the navigation feels effortless.
  • Development – our social media application developers code in short, test-heavy cycles.
  • Testing – every release is checked for speed, bugs, and security issues.
  • Launch – once stable, we handle store publishing and backend setup.
  • Support – post-launch, updates and optimizations keep it sharp.

This step-by-step rhythm helps our social media app development services stay predictable even on big, complex builds.

How do you ensure data privacy, security, and compliance in social media apps?

Security isn’t added later- it’s built in from the start. We encrypt sensitive data, limit admin access, and use MFA for both users and staff. Independent audits run before launch to find weak spots early.

As a social network app development company, we also align every product with GDPR, CCPA, and PDPL. That way, no matter where your audience lives, the platform stays compliant.

How do you handle maintenance, updates, and support post-launch?

After launch, our team will stay around:

  • Performance is tracked daily to spot drops before users feel them.
  • Bugs and patches go out fast.
  • Feature updates are planned from analytics, not guesses, and we keep the app tuned to new iOS and Android versions.

Our social media application developers also manage server scaling so traffic spikes don’t hurt experience.

What tech stack and integrations do you use for social media apps?

It shifts by project, but here’s the usual toolkit:

  • Languages – Swift, Kotlin, Java, Python, JavaScript (Node.js)
  • Frameworks – React Native, Flutter, Django, Express.js
  • Databases – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase
  • Cloud – AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure
  • Authentication – OAuth, Firebase Auth, JWT
  • Real-time – WebSockets, Firebase Realtime DB

Our social media platform development team adjusts that mix based on traffic needs, scale plans, and your existing tech stack.

Can you help with deployment to app stores or enterprise distribution?

Yes, we handle the whole release. For public apps, we prepare builds for Apple and Google stores and deal with their policy reviews, screenshots, and metadata. For internal or enterprise apps, we set up secure distribution channels so only approved users can access updates.

Do you sign an NDA to protect my idea?

Always. Before we dive into specifics, we sign an NDA that covers your concept, documents, and strategy. Every project under our social media app development services starts with that layer of trust.

How do you build AI-powered features in social media apps?

First we define why AI is needed - recommendations, moderation, or personalization. Then we collect the right training data, select models that suit the case, and test them in real conditions.

Our social media developer team has built AI modules for content discovery and spam detection that keep learning from new behavior instead of freezing after launch.

What engagement models do you offer for social media app development?

Different teams need different setups. You can pick from:

  • Dedicated Team – full-time experts working only on your product.
  • Fixed Price – a locked scope and defined delivery plan.
  • Time & Material – flexible work for projects still taking shape.
  • Staff Augmentation – our people join your team temporarily.

Each one suits a different stage of building and scaling.

How can I monetize my social media app?

There’s no single formula for social media app monetization as it depends on your audience and product type. Common approaches are:

  • In-app ads, both banner and native.
  • Subscription or premium tiers for extra access.
  • Freemium models that upgrade certain tools.
  • E-commerce integration for direct sales.
  • Sponsored content and brand placements.
  • Creator tips or donation systems.

As a social media application development firm, our experts help you choose what fits best so monetization feels natural, not intrusive.

Can you integrate social media apps with other platforms?

Yes, most of our builds need it. We connect social logins, payment gateways, CRM systems, and analytics platforms like Mixpanel or Firebase. As an offshore social networking app development company, we’ve integrated everything from e-commerce APIs to enterprise tools, making sure data moves smoothly between systems.

Can I add live video streaming to my social media app?

Definitely. We’ve added streaming to creator apps, learning communities, and sports platforms. We use low-latency protocols so video and chat stay in sync even with thousands of viewers. Our engineers design it to scale so performance holds when traffic peaks.

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