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3 Best Open Source Stream Alternatives

A curated collection of the 3 best open source and self-hosted alternatives to Stream in 2026.

Looking for a free, privacy-friendly, or self-hosted replacement for Stream in 2026? The top open-source alternative is Parlant — A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale..

Other highly rated open-source Stream alternatives include Ethora and Tiledesk.

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A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale.

Parlant preview

A conversational AI server that manages agent behavior through context-aware guidelines, keeping responses consistent, auditable, and aligned at scale.

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Build branded chat apps with AI agents, group messaging, document exchange, and digital wallets using React and React Native components.

Ethora preview

Build branded chat apps with AI agents, group messaging, document exchange, and digital wallets using React and React Native components.

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AI-enhanced live chat platform for seamless customer engagement, featuring chatbots, multichannel support, and advanced analytics.

Tiledesk preview

AI-enhanced live chat platform for seamless customer engagement, featuring chatbots, multichannel support, and advanced analytics.

About Stream

Provides scalable APIs for adding chat messaging and activity feeds to web and mobile apps, handling the infrastructure so teams can focus on product features instead of backend complexity.