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Ably Pub/Sub vs PubNub Chat
Both stand on websocket tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
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| Ably Pub/Sub | PubNub Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Starter Plan: $98 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ably.com | pubnub.com |
| On websocket tools | #11 of 55 | #7 of 55 |
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