Nexconn, a global cloud communications platform, has announced the launch of its production-ready Free Chat Plan, allowing developers and startups to deploy enterprise-grade chat infrastructure for up to 10,000 monthly active users (MAU) at no cost, with full Chat Pro features enabled and no credit card required. The announcement was distributed via Media OutReach Newswire.
The launch addresses a persistent industry pain point: typical free tiers across the category cap at 100 to 1,000 MAU and restrict apps to sandbox environments—thresholds far too low to validate user retention or viral growth. "A free tier should empower teams to validate their business model, not just verify that an SDK compiles," said Will Song, Head of Global Business at Nexconn.
To further extend startup runway, Nexconn also introduced an additional Cloud Bonus: teams that link a payment method can choose between 15% off AWS or 30% off Alibaba Cloud to offset their backend cloud costs. The offer is open to teams that simply send their first in-app message by December 31, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8), locking in up to 10,000 MAU of Pro chat (valued at $860/month). Developers can claim the plan and view full details at Nexconn.
The Free Chat Plan provides comprehensive capabilities across the entire application lifecycle. It includes a rich messaging architecture with unlimited messages across direct (1-on-1), group, community, and open channels. Modern social interactions such as read receipts, typing indicators, user mentions, unread badges, and cross-platform multi-device synchronization are included. Native push is built-in with a multi-channel mobile push gateway at no add-on fees. High-capacity resource quotas support up to 500 peak concurrent connections, 10 GB of cloud storage, and 180 days of searchable message history.
No-charge migration support is available for teams transitioning from Sendbird, Stream, CometChat, PubNub, Agora, or Twilio. Developer acceleration is provided through an open-source AI Integration Skill that allows developers to generate client SDK code and backend token endpoints via simple text prompts.
The Cloud Bonus is optional: the 10,000 MAU Chat plan remains free and does not require a credit card, but teams may link a payment method to activate the Cloud Bonus—15% off AWS services or 30% off Alibaba Cloud services. To get started, developers can sign up in the Nexconn Console, integrate the SDK manually or with the open-source AI Skill, activate the free plan by sending at least one message before the deadline, and optionally link a payment method to activate cloud discounts.
This announcement matters because it lowers the barrier for startups to build and scale real-time messaging features. By offering a free tier that supports up to 10,000 MAU with full Pro features, Nexconn enables developers to validate user retention and viral growth without incurring costs. The additional cloud discounts can further reduce operational expenses, extending runway for early-stage companies. The move could pressure competitors to expand their own free tiers, benefiting the broader developer ecosystem.
Nexconn is a global cloud communications platform engineered for developers, high-growth startups, and enterprises building real-time, mission-critical digital experiences. The company delivers a unified real-time portfolio tailored to global scale, including AICP (AI Communication Platform) with high-performance Chat and Call APIs, and production-ready AI Agents for smart office and social marketing. Enterprise and public sector deployments include carrier-grade private cloud and on-premises solutions for organizations requiring strict data residency, privacy, and compliance.
For more information, visit https://www.nexconn.ai.
