Pusher
by MessageBird
Hosted APIs for realtime channels and push notifications
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- MessageBird
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Api, Web
- Best for
- Developers, Startups
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- London, UK
What is Pusher?
Pusher is a api tools tool from MessageBird. A set of hosted realtime APIs with Channels for pub/sub websockets and Beams for push notifications, simplifying live features for web and mobile apps.
Pusher uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, startups and runs on Api, Web.
Standout strengths include quick realtime integration, channels and push in one, many client libraries. Worth weighing: limited free quotas, less flexible than self-hosted.
Pusher pricing
Pros
- Quick realtime integration
- Channels and push in one
- Many client libraries
Cons
- Limited free quotas
- Less flexible than self-hosted
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pusher?
A set of hosted realtime APIs with Channels for pub/sub websockets and Beams for push notifications, simplifying live features for web and mobile apps.
How much does Pusher cost?
Pusher is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Pusher have a free trial?
Pusher offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Pusher support?
Pusher is available on Api, Web.