server

The premium Open Source alternative to Pusher

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What is server?

A self-hosted alternative to Pusher designed to handle high-throughput WebSocket connections without per-message pricing. It provides a built-in dashboard for debugging events and manages channel subscriptions using a lightweight Node.js architecture.

Tech Stack
C#Backend & Auth

Why server?

  • No message volume limits
  • Includes visual debug dashboard
  • Simple API compatible with standard libraries

Limitations

  • Requires managing server uptime
  • Scaling requires manual clustering
  • Less documentation than commercial tools
3/6/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Pusher)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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