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Autobahn|Python vs SocketCluster
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.
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SocketCluster combines real-time messaging, authentication, access controls and scaling in a self-hosted server environment. Its listed clients, deployment options and per-queue ordering guarantee are useful details to weigh against the operational requirements of hosting it.
Visit SocketClusterThe facts
| Autobahn|Python | SocketCluster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | autobahn.readthedocs.io | socketcluster.io |
| On websocket tools | #13 of 55 | #9 of 55 |
Autobahn|Python: what it does well
SocketCluster: what it does well
- Scales across processes and machines.
- Channels can support millions of unique channels.
- Socket streams preserve message order.
- Offers middleware controls for connections and packets.
- MIT-licensed and free to use.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires operating the server.
- Getting-started guide lists Node.js v10 as a requirement.
- Docker CLI and kubectl are optional deployment dependencies.
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