The open communications Layer for the Internet
Build messaging, voice and video into your app in minutes.
Get StartedSpotlight on a Layer user: Povio. Today’s Q&A is with Povio founder Matevz Petek. Povio is a unique app that let’s you ping others to spark a rich conversation through photo sharing, annotating shared photos, text-based chat and more.
Read moreEverything forCommunications
Messaging, voice and video that just work. Layer handles all the hard bits, including sync, message states, push notifications and more. Easily add communications features to your app.
Simple API, powerfulInfrastructure
Layer is all about making communications simple. Yet Layer is powered by a highly-distributed, secure global infrastructure that scales to meet your needs, no matter how large.
Made by DevelopersFor Developers
Our mission is to build the open communications Layer for the Internet, and enable the power of communications in any mobile or web product experience.
Developers love Layer
"By solving the hard technical bits, Layer lets you focus on what matters. Shaping the communication experience."
Dom Leca, Founder - Sparrow"Layer will enable an entire set of new, creative communication products."
Chad Fowler, CTO - Wunderlist"Layer elegantly packages the solution to a problem many developers are constantly taking on in isolation."
Alex Davis, Android Engineer - AirbnbEnable conversations with Layer
Increase engagement and retention by adding a communications layer to your app in just a few minutes.
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