Best realtime messaging APIs
Hosted pub/sub and WebSocket services developers use to add live updates, chat, presence and notifications to apps.
1 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All realtime messaging APIs
- Alternatives to Pusher
Hosted WebSocket pub/sub (Channels) and push notification (Beams) APIs for adding realtime features.
Free plan + paidWeb
Common questions
What are the best realtime messaging APIs?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading realtime messaging APIs right now are Pusher.
Are there free realtime messaging APIs?
Yes. Pusher (free plan + paid) has a free option, out of 1 free or freemium apps we track.
Which realtime messaging APIs are open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.