Faye
7.5#3 in websocket toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitFaye vs PubNub Chat
PubNub Chat
7.5#2 in chat apisFrom $98 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Faye | PubNub Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The download instructions provide installation through npm for Node.js and RubyGems for Ruby. | PubNub's integrations page lists pre-built connections including Amazon Lex, Amazon Comprehend, Agora, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon Polly, Amazon SQS, and Amazon Translate. |
| Purpose | Faye is a publish-subscribe messaging system based on the Bayeux protocol. | PubNub Chat SDK lets developers add custom real-time chat to mobile, game, or web experiences without managing complex infrastructure. |
Faye plans
- FayeFree
PubNub Chat plans
- Free PlanFree
- Starter Plan$98 a month
- Pro PlanPriced on request
Pick Faye if…
Faye suits developers building publish-subscribe messaging for Node.js, Ruby or browser clients. Distributed deployments require an alternative to its default in-process engine.
Pick PubNub Chat if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.