Faye
7.5#3 in websocket toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitFaye vs Wren
What both publish
| Fact | Faye | Wren |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The download instructions provide installation through npm for Node.js and RubyGems for Ruby. | Optional AI providers include OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, Ollama and oMLX; cloud-folder sync can use iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. |
| License | Faye is open-source software released under the Apache 2.0 license. | The Wren application is released under the MIT License, while its separate browser connector is AGPL-3.0. |
Faye plans
- FayeFree
Wren plans
- FreeFree
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 Wren if…
It suits researchers who use Apple Silicon Macs and want local files, offline document processing, and optional local AI. Windows and Linux users must wait for roadmap builds.