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Pusher

Hosted realtime APIs for chat, notifications, and live data.

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What we love

  • Mature WebSocket platform
  • Wide language SDK support
  • Free tier exists

What to watch

  • Pricing scales with connections
  • Less modern than Ably

Best for

Apps adding real-time features (chat, notifications, live data) via WebSockets.

Key features

  • Channels (pub/sub)
  • Beams (push notifications)
  • Realtime + presence
  • Webhooks
  • SDKs for every platform

What is Pusher?

Pusher Channels and Beams power realtime messaging and push notifications for millions of apps with a simple API.

Who is it for?

Pusher is a great fit for teams looking for a backend & infrastructure tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by engineering teams building serious production systems.

Key tags

RealtimePush NotificationsAPI

How it compares

We curate Pusher among the top Backend & Infrastructure tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Backend & Infrastructure tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.

Pricing

Free, Startup $49/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.

Quick facts

  • Category: Backend & Infrastructure
  • Pricing: Freemium — Free, Startup $49/mo
  • Website: pusher.com
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