AnyCable
AnyCable: A WebSocket server for teams that need reconnect recovery and flexible deployment. Ranked #8 of 55 in WebSocket Tools by our editors (7.9/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $149/mo · 60-day trial; best for rails teams needing recovery and deployment continuity.
At a glance
- Editor score7.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $149/mo · 60-day trial
- Best forRails teams needing recovery and deployment continuity
- Free planYes
- Paid from$149/mo
- Founded2017
- Facts checked28 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Recovers missed messages after brief disconnects and preserves delivery order
- Maintains connections during application deploys
- Offers managed service and self-hosted editions
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted Pro starts at $149 per month
- Managed free access is limited to one instance and about 2,000 connections, with no SLA
- Presence tracking is included, but its value may be uncertain for some teams
Our verdict on AnyCable
AnyCable is a real-time server for adding WebSocket-based features to applications using Rails, Laravel, Node.js, Python, or other backends. It suits development teams that need live updates, pub/sub, and message handling while retaining a choice between a vendor-operated managed service and self-hosting. The product is particularly relevant to Rails teams that want reconnection recovery and continuity through application deployments, rather than a basic socket connection alone.
Its delivery features address common interruption scenarios: AnyCable can recover missed messages after brief disconnects, deliver messages in order, and keep connections alive during application deploys. Presence tracking adds join and leave events; standalone pub/sub works through HTTP broadcasting, while RPC can delegate connection and subscription handling to application logic. Authentication options include JWT and signed streams. The Pro edition adds support for binary formats, Apollo GraphQL, long polling, and OCPP. These capabilities make AnyCable a fit for teams with specific real-time delivery needs, though presence is a less certain reason to choose it on its own.
Deployment and pricing shape the decision. The free self-hosted Go server is open source, while self-hosted Pro starts at $149 per month for Startup; Business is $490 per month. Annual options are $1,490 for Startup and $4,900 for Business. Scale is $9,000 per year and includes priority support with a 48-hour response on critical issues; Enterprise includes source access and customization. Managed AnyCable is free for one instance and about 2,000 connections, with no SLA, and paid managed service is also available. Pro has a 60-day trial. Choose AnyCable if recovery, ordered delivery, and deployment continuity justify its operational model and Pro cost; teams seeking a low-cost managed service with an SLA should compare alternatives.
AnyCable pricing
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AnyCable fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $149/mo |
| Deployment model | Not verified |
| Free concurrent connections | 2000 |
| Pub/sub messaging | Yes |
| Self-hosting available | Yes |
| Client SDKs | JavaScript: web, Node.js, React Native; Ruby/Rails libraries |
| Protocol support | Action Cable; Server-Sent Events (SSE); Pusher; Pro: Apollo GraphQL, long polling, OCPP |
| Free trial | 60 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | HIPAA |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Node.js, Python, Go, HTTP backends … |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $149/mo · 60-day trial (source) |
| Website | anycable.io |
| Facts checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
AnyCable integrations
AnyCable lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Ruby on Rails
- Laravel
- Node.js
- Python
- Go
- HTTP backends
- Redis
- NATS
- Hotwire
- Turbo Streams
Alternatives to AnyCable
- Socket.IOAn open-source library for real-time apps, with transport fallback and reconnection built in.9.3
- Ably Pub/SubFeature-rich managed pub/sub, with a free tier and paid plans from $29/month.8.8
- Azure Web PubSubA managed Azure service for real-time apps that need WebSockets, pub-sub, and scale.8.7
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