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Chat & Messaging App Development

WhatsApp-style messaging with encryption, groups, calls and media

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Investment
₹3,50,000 - ₹25,00,000
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Timeline
12-20 weeks
Signal
Millions of messages, real time
What this unlocks when delivered right. The number that makes the business case.
500+
Projects shipped
8 yrs
In business
7
Countries
4.8★
Client rating
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01 Overview

Communities and businesses want their own secure messaging. AdelSocial builds chat and messaging apps with real-time one-to-one and group chat, end-to-end encryption, voice and video calls, media sharing and presence, engineered to scale, so you can launch a WhatsApp-style app for your users.

02 The Challenges

Problems we solve

The operational friction killing growth right now. Each one eliminated by what we build.

01

Real-time at scale

Delivering millions of messages instantly is hard to engineer.

02

Privacy & encryption

Users expect end-to-end encryption and data safety.

03

Reliable calls

Voice/video quality must hold on poor networks.

04

Engagement features

Groups, media, status and presence drive daily use.

03 Capabilities

Everything we ship

Standard in every engagement. Add more, remove some — each build adapts to your scope.

01
💬

Real-Time Chat

One-to-one and group chat with delivery/read receipts.

02
🔒

End-to-End Encryption

Encrypted messages, media and calls for privacy.

03
📞

Voice & Video Calls

High-quality 1:1 and group calls over WebRTC.

04
🎥

Media & Status

Photos, video, docs, voice notes and 24-hour status.

05
🔔

Presence & Notifications

Online/last-seen, typing and push notifications.

06
🌐

Multi-Device

Sync across phone, web and desktop.

04 Stack

Built with modern, battle-tested tech

We pick the stack based on your scale, team and 5-year maintainability — not what's trendy.

Apps
  • Flutter / native
  • WebRTC calls
  • Web + desktop
Backend
  • Node.js / Go
  • WebSocket / MQTT
  • E2E encryption
Infra
  • PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Media CDN
  • AWS
05 Process

How we ship

Transparent, milestone-based process with weekly demos. No black box, ever.

01

Discovery & Scoping

We map your requirements, users and success metrics for the social, then lock scope, milestones and a fixed quote.

Duration
1 week
02

UI/UX Design

Wireframes to pixel-perfect screens for every flow, reviewed with you before a line of code is written.

Duration
1-2 weeks
03

Architecture & Setup

Database schema, API design, cloud infrastructure and a security baseline built for your scale.

Duration
1 week
04

Development

Feature-by-feature builds shipped to a staging URL every week for your live feedback.

Duration
3-10 weeks
05

QA, Security & Testing

Manual and automated testing, load testing and a security pass before anything goes live.

Duration
1-2 weeks
06

Launch & Support

Deployment or app-store submission, plus post-launch support, monitoring and iteration.

Duration
Ongoing
06 Investment

Transparent pricing

Starting points based on business stage. Every tier is customizable — the final number depends on scope.

Starter
₹3,50,000

Startups & MVPs

  • Real-Time Chat
  • End-to-End Encryption
  • Voice & Video Calls
  • Admin dashboard
  • 3 months support
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Enterprise
Custom Quote

Large-scale & enterprise

  • Everything in Growth
  • Multi-Device
  • Custom integrations & white-label
  • Dedicated project manager
  • 12 months support + SLA
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07 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chat app cost in India?

It starts around ₹3,50,000 and ranges up to ₹25,00,000 with calls, encryption and multi-device.

Can you build a WhatsApp style app?

Yes — real-time chat, groups, voice/video calls, media and status, customised to your brand.

Is end-to-end encryption included?

Yes — messages, media and calls can be end-to-end encrypted for privacy.

Are voice and video calls supported?

Yes — high-quality 1:1 and group calls over WebRTC, optimised for weak networks.

Does it work on multiple devices?

Yes — sync across phone, web and desktop.

Let's build

Ready to ship?

Book a 30-minute consultation. We'll scope your project, estimate accurately, and share recommendations — no sales pressure, no obligations.