Pusher specialises in real-time messaging and push notifications with WebSocket and REST APIs. It enables instant message delivery and two-way communication channels, ideal for real-time applications.
| Pricing from | Free (limited); paid plans from £7 per month |
| Best for | Applications requiring real-time, bidirectional messaging |
| Website | pusher.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Exceptional real-time delivery speeds
- Simple, well-documented REST and WebSocket APIs
- Smaller feature set than all-in-one platforms
- Less suitable for complex segmentation needs
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Questions about Pusher
How much does Pusher cost?
Lister lists Pusher's pricing as: Free (limited); paid plans from £7 per month.
Is Pusher free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (limited); paid plans from £7 per month.
Who is Pusher best for?
Pusher is best for applications requiring real-time, bidirectional messaging.
Where does Pusher rank?
Pusher is ranked #6 in Top 10 Push Notification Services (Lister Score 83.3).
What are the best alternatives to Pusher?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Firebase Cloud Messaging (#1 in Top 10 Push Notification Services), OneSignal (#2 in Top 10 Push Notification Services) and Braze (#3 in Top 10 Push Notification Services).
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