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Pusher

Hosted WebSockets and push notifications

Pusher Channels adds realtime features via hosted WebSockets, and Pusher Beams sends push notifications to apps.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: API, Web

Categories: APIs

Pusher compared with similar tools

ProductPriceOpen sourceSelf-hostPlatforms
PusherFree plan––API, Web
AblyFree plan––API, Web
SoketiFreeYesYesSelf-hosted
NovuFree planYesYesWeb, Self-hosted, API
KnockFree plan––Web, API
PushoverPaid––iOS, Android, Web, API
OneSignalFree plan––Web, API, iOS, Android

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Questions

Is Pusher free?

Pusher is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Pusher run on?

Pusher is available for API, Web.

What are some alternatives to Pusher?

Similar indie products include Ably, Soketi, Novu, Knock and 4 more.

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