Daphne

HTTP and WebSocket protocol server for ASGI applications.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

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Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

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Overview

What is Daphne?

Daphne is a high-performance HTTP, HTTP2, and WebSocket server designed to work with ASGI and ASGI-HTTP. It's essential for developers looking to deploy Python web applications that require asynchronous capabilities.

Key differentiator

Daphne stands out as the go-to HTTP2 and WebSocket protocol server for ASGI applications, providing high performance and robust support for Django Channels.

Capability profile

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Supports HTTP, H…Designed for ASG…High-performance…

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Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Supports HTTP, HTTP2, and WebSocket protocols

Designed for ASGI applications

High-performance asynchronous server

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Teams deploying Django Channels for real-time communication features in their web apps

Projects requiring a high-performance HTTP2 server with WebSocket support

Development teams looking to leverage ASGI for asynchronous Python applications

✕ Not a fit for

Developers who need a cloud-hosted solution without self-management responsibilities

Teams preferring a simpler setup process over configuring an ASGI-compatible server

Cost structure

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Next step

Get Started with Daphne

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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