Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date July 2026. Last updated 2026-09-25.
Sendbird's free tier offers Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage… We rate it stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
The day we last read the vendor's page. Our last read of it, on 2026-09-25, found a change we then refused to record, because it restated the terms we already publish. We hold no confirmation of the terms we publish — the 2026-07-30 beside this date is not one we can source to a read that confirmed them.
Free Tier Details
Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage (6-month retention). All Pro features included (typing indicators, read receipts, push notifications)
We read that on 2026-09-25 from https://sendbird.com/pricing/chat, and our check recorded: the page names Sendbird as "sendbird" and states amounts, none of which we matched to the terms we publish. A source check reads the cited page for the service's name and a price; the limits above are from our own record.
Retracted — this record was our error (2026-09-27). The pricing page shows a free trial with limitations (up to 1,000 MAU, up to 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages, 6-month retention) but then immediately directs to Starter or Pro plans. The free trial is described as having 'No overages allowed'. Retracted 2026-09-27: Sendbird's pricing did not change near 2026-08-28. The Internet Archive's captures of sendbird.com/pricing/chat on 2026-08-04 and 2026-09-14 show the same page: the column this record read was already labelled "Free trial" ("Experiment with chat. Free. No overages allowed"), and the FAQ answered "Is the Sendbird Developer plan free forever?" with "Yes, the Developer plan is free and remains active as long as you log into the Sendbird dashboard once a year." Source ↗
Before: Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage (6-month retention). All Pro features included (typing indicators, read receipts, push notifications)
After: The page offers a free trial with up to 1,000 MAU, up to 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages, and 6-month message retention. After the trial, users are directed to Starter ($349/month) or Pro ($499/month) plans.
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Yes, Sendbird offers a free tier: Developer. Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage (6-month retention). All Pro features included (typing indicators, read receipts, push...
What is Sendbird's free tier?
Sendbird's free tier is called "Developer". Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage (6-month retention). All Pro features included (typing indicators, read receipts, push notifications)
Is Sendbird's free tier reliable?
Sendbird's free tier is considered stable. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. See the pricing history below.
Is Sendbird's free tier good for production?
Sendbird's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Chat SDK — Developer plan: 1,000 MAU, 20 peak concurrent connections, unlimited messages/month, unlimited storage…, so it's a reasonable starting point. The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Sendbird's pricing?
The one record we hold was our own error and has been withdrawn.
When will I outgrow Sendbird's free tier?
At 1,000 MAU, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Sendbird in?
Sendbird is categorized under Communication on AgentDeals.
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