Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- PubNub
- Pricing
- Usage-based — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Api, Web
- Best for
- Developers, Product Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
What is PubNub?
PubNub is a api tools tool from PubNub. A real-time communication platform delivering low-latency pub/sub messaging, presence, push and streaming over a global edge network through simple APIs.
PubNub uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, product teams and runs on Api, Web.
Standout strengths include global low-latency delivery, presence and history built in, many sdks. Worth weighing: costs scale with messages, vendor lock-in.
PubNub pricing
Pros
- Global low-latency delivery
- Presence and history built in
- Many SDKs
Cons
- Costs scale with messages
- Vendor lock-in
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Frequently asked questions
What is PubNub?
A real-time communication platform delivering low-latency pub/sub messaging, presence, push and streaming over a global edge network through simple APIs.
How much does PubNub cost?
PubNub is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.
Does PubNub have a free trial?
PubNub offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does PubNub support?
PubNub is available on Api, Web.