Socket.io Alternatives

Apps similar to Socket.io include TrailBase, which is free and open source. Other options are Primus, Jetty, JBoss and SockJS. You're spoiled for choice with Backend as a Service like Socket.io: we list more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Linux, Mac, the web and self-hosting.

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  1. Reachlo icon

    Reachlo

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    Reachlo is a drop-in real-time streaming backend for any application that needs live data. It supports AI token streaming, chat, collaborative editing, live dashboards, notifications, IoT event streams, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Quick start
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  2. I

    Ipê

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    ipe - An open source Pusher server implementation compatible with Pusher client libraries written in GO

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. Soketi icon

    Soketi

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    Next-gen, Pusher-compatible, open-source WebSockets server. Simple, fast, and resilient.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • npm
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  5. FinestCream icon

    FinestCream

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    FinestCream is a no-code solution for creating Socket.IO and WebSocket mock servers. FinestCream simulates the behavior of a real server for testing client events.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    FinestCream screenshot 1
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  6. Butterfly Server .NET icon

    Butterfly Server .NET

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    Allows creating real-time web apps with minimal effort using a C# server and Vue.js javascript clients.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Butterfly Server .NET screenshot 1
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