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📆 August 2023 - Best React Native Real-time Communication Packages

Here's a table listing some of the best React Native Real-time Communication Packages for August 2023, sorted by popularity / GitHub stars, and maintainability:

ℹ️ Some of these libraries may be complementary to each other, not competing. Choose wisely

Rank Popularity / GitHub Stars Package Maintainability Description
1 ⭐ 12.6k React Native Gifted Chat ✅ A highly customizable chat UI component for React Native, perfect for building real-time chat applications.
2 ⭐ 11k React Native Firebase ✅ A comprehensive Firebase library for React Native, enabling real-time database, authentication, and cloud messaging features.
3 ⭐ 4.5k React Native WebRTC ✅ A WebRTC library for React Native, facilitating real-time audio and video communication within mobile apps.
4 ⭐ 800 React Native Call Keep ✅ A package for adding native call functionality to React Native apps, supporting VoIP calls and call management.
7 ⭐ 600 React Native Agora ✅ A package for integrating Agora's real-time audio and video communication platform into React Native apps.
8 ⭐ 500 React Native InCall Manager ✅ A package for managing incoming and outgoing calls in React Native apps, providing call state management and audio routing.


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1. React Native Gifted Chat

  • Advantages:
    • Highly customizable chat UI component for React Native.
    • Features rich messaging capabilities including text, images, and more.
    • Perfect for building real-time chat applications with a polished look.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires additional configuration for features like file sharing.
    • Advanced customization might require a learning curve.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need real-time chat functionality.
    • Ideal for messaging apps, social platforms, or customer support systems.

2. React Native Firebase

  • Advantages:
    • A comprehensive Firebase library for React Native.
    • Provides real-time database, authentication, and cloud messaging.
    • Simplifies serverless app development with Firebase services.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Integration may require Firebase project setup.
    • Firebase features may have usage limits based on pricing.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need real-time data synchronization.
    • Ideal for building collaborative apps, social networks, or live updates.

3. React Native WebRTC

  • Advantages:
    • WebRTC library for real-time audio and video communication.
    • Enables video calls, voice calls, and more within React Native apps.
    • Supports cross-platform communication with minimal setup.
  • Disadvantages:
    • WebRTC integration can be complex for beginners.
    • Video and audio quality may depend on network conditions.
  • When to use:
    • For projects requiring in-app video calls, voice calls, or conferencing.
    • Ideal for remote collaboration apps, telemedicine, or virtual events.

4. React Native Call Keep

  • Advantages:
    • Adds native call functionality to React Native apps.
    • Supports VoIP calls, call management, and in-call UI.
    • Ideal for building communication and VoIP apps.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires platform-specific configuration and permissions.
    • May have limitations based on device capabilities.
  • When to use:
    • For projects requiring VoIP or call management features.
    • Ideal for apps involving voice communication or call center solutions.

5. React Native InCall Manager

  • Advantages:
    • A package for managing incoming and outgoing calls in React Native apps.
    • Provides call state management, audio routing, and in-call UI.
    • Suitable for apps requiring comprehensive call management.
  • Disadvantages:
    • Requires permissions for managing calls and audio routing.
    • Platform-specific configuration may be needed.
  • When to use:
    • For projects that need to manage incoming and outgoing calls.
    • Ideal for apps involving call centers, telephony features, or VoIP applications.