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PubNub vs Socket.IO

People
PubNubBackend-as-a-Service
Socket.IOCommunication APIs
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Price
Published entry price
$98+per month
Free

Backend-as-a-Service

Annual estimate10 people, entry price
$1,176+
Flat rate
Free
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Backend-as-a-Service

Overview
Focus
Backend-as-a-Service
Communication APIs
Product
Real-time communication platform providing messaging, presence, and push notifications with global data stream network.
Library enabling real-time bidirectional event-based communication between browser clients and servers with fallback support.
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Remote
Company size
201-500 employees
2-10 employees
Founded
2010
2010
Pricing details
Plan
Published entry price
Published rate
$98+ / month
Free
Billable seats
Flat rate
Free options
Free plan, Free trial
Free plan
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Nov 2, 2026
Oct 29, 2026

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