How do you build a platform like Alve Live?

Map out user roles and money flows first. Layer in WebRTC for video and event-driven services for real-time updates. Test stream transitions, credit transactions, and edge cases hard before launch.

Does per-minute billing actually work reliably?

Yes. Streamers set their rates, the system deducts credits automatically, and checks balances in real time, so no one spends what they don't have.

How are chat, notifications, and private invites handled?

Socket.io manages instant messaging. RabbitMQ keeps events coordinated across services. State sync makes handoffs smooth and notifications arrive on time, even under load.

What's the typical tech stack for something like this?

Next.js and React on the frontend, NestJS on Node.js for APIs, Janus for WebRTC, Socket.io for chat, RabbitMQ and MongoDB for events and data storage.

Individual streamers and smaller agencies who want a reliable way to monetize live video – and viewers who want an interactive, credit-based experience.

Alve Live - Streamer Monetization App, 100K+ DLs

Alve Live flexible streaming interface — public broadcasts and paid private one-on-one video sessions with Janus WebRTC

Live Video Broadcasting — Public Streams & Paid 1:1 Sessions with Janus WebRTC

Streamers start a public broadcast or offer paid one-on-one sessions – their choice.

Public streams show live viewer counts, chat, and gift activity in real time.
Viewers can invite a streamer to a private session directly from the public stream. It's billed per minute.
When a streamer accepts, the public stream ends and a dedicated private page opens – video continues without interruption.
Janus WebRTC handles low-latency video. Socket.io keeps all live data in sync.

72-Hour Photo Stories — Drive Audience Engagement Between Live Broadcasts

Between streams, creators post 72-hour photo stories to stay visible and earn extra income.

Stories appear in dashboards and profile feeds.
Viewers can like or reply using credits (1 credit per action).
Fullscreen viewer lets you swipe through stories and auto-advances to the next creator.
Creators see who liked and viewed their stories, and can delete or archive them.

Alve Live photo stories feature — 72-hour content for streamer visibility and audience engagement between broadcasts

Alve Live credit economy — in-app currency for gifts, premium content, and per-minute paid private sessions

In-App Credit Economy — Per-Minute Billing, Gifts & Weekly Streamer Payouts

Credits power all premium activity, with full visibility into earnings.

Members buy credit packages via card, crypto, or direct transfer.
Credits are used for private streams, gifts, messages, story likes, and premium upgrades.
Streamers have a wallet with a 7-day breakdown: private streams, public streams, gifts, referrals.
Payouts run automatically each week with a full transaction history.

Real-Time Messaging & Push Notifications — Socket.io Chat, Stream Alerts & Invites

Dialogue list shows recent messages, unread counts, and online status.
Chat history includes timestamps (with Turkish locale support), typing indicators, and read receipts.
In-stream chat shows gift activity alongside messages.
Notifications for new streams, invites, and messages appear on both member and streamer dashboards.

Alve Live real-time messaging and notifications — Socket.io powered chat with instant stream alerts and invite notifications

Alve Live role-specific dashboards — separate admin, streamer, and viewer panels for managing streams, earnings, and moderation

Role-Based Dashboards — Admin Moderation, Streamer Earnings & Viewer Management Panels

Members and streamers get separate interfaces built around what they actually need.

Member dashboard: Stories feed, stream discovery, credit balance, quick top-up.
Streamer dashboard: Income breakdown, trending lists, recent premium logins, stream start buttons.
Profiles show followers, subscriptions, stories, and visitor lists with quick actions for gifts or reporting.
Privacy settings, referral codes, and premium status are all managed from one place.

Technologies

The microservice architecture connects Janus WebRTC for low-latency video, Socket.io for real-time messaging, RabbitMQ for event coordination, and NestJS APIs — all designed to handle concurrent streams, credit transactions, and live interactions at scale.

🖥 Platform
Web, Android

🔮 Frontend
TypeScript, React.js, Next.js

📱 Mobile
WebView with Kotlin extensions

⚙️ Backend
Node.js, NestJS

🔁 Real-time communication
Socket.io (messaging), Janus (WebRTC video)

🗃️ Infrastructure
RabbitMQ (event-driven microservices), MongoDB (data storage)

Delivery and Outcome

We built Alve Live from scratch as a full production platform, integrating live video streaming, real-time messaging, automated per-minute billing, and a complete credit economy into one cohesive system. The Android app surpassed 100K+ downloads on Google Play. Today it supports streamers and viewers across web and mobile, handling weekly payouts, credit transactions, KYC verification, and 24/7 content moderation at scale.

Live Streaming & Monetization Platform — 100K+ Downloads, Per-Minute Billing & In-App Currency

Live Video Broadcasting — Public Streams & Paid 1:1 Sessions with Janus WebRTC

72-Hour Photo Stories — Drive Audience Engagement Between Live Broadcasts

In-App Credit Economy — Per-Minute Billing, Gifts & Weekly Streamer Payouts

Real-Time Messaging & Push Notifications — Socket.io Chat, Stream Alerts & Invites

Role-Based Dashboards — Admin Moderation, Streamer Earnings & Viewer Management Panels

Technologies

The microservice architecture connects Janus WebRTC for low-latency video, Socket.io for real-time messaging, RabbitMQ for event coordination, and NestJS APIs — all designed to handle concurrent streams, credit transactions, and live interactions at scale.

Delivery and Outcome

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