SocketCluster

Scalable HTTP + WebSocket engine for multi-core environments.

EstablishedOpen SourceLow lock-in

Pricing

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Flat rate

Adoption

Stable

License

Open Source

Data freshness

Overview

What is SocketCluster?

SocketCluster is a scalable HTTP and WebSocket server that can run on multiple CPU cores, making it ideal for high-performance applications requiring real-time communication.

Key differentiator

SocketCluster stands out by offering both HTTP and WebSocket functionalities in a single, scalable package optimized for multi-core environments.

Capability profile

Strength Radar

Scalability acro…Real-time commun…High performance…

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Scalability across multiple CPU cores

Real-time communication via WebSocket

High performance for real-time applications

Fit analysis

Who is it for?

✓ Best for

Teams building real-time web applications that require high performance and scalability across multiple CPU cores.

Projects needing a robust WebSocket solution integrated with HTTP capabilities.

✕ Not a fit for

Applications requiring only simple HTTP server functionality without real-time communication needs

Developers looking for cloud-hosted solutions as SocketCluster is self-hosted

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

None

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Enterprise

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Next step

Get Started with SocketCluster

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

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