Laravel Reverb
Laravel Reverb: A focused, self-hosted WebSocket server for Laravel apps that need real-time communication. Ranked #28 of 55 in WebSocket Tools by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for laravel applications needing a self-hosted WebSocket server.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forLaravel applications needing a self-hosted WebSocket server
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Deployment modelSelf-hosted
- Facts checked28 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Integrates with Laravel broadcasting and Laravel Echo
- Scales across servers with Redis pub/sub
- Supports TLS, multiple applications, and Laravel Pulse monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Laravel applications rather than general-purpose WebSocket use
- Horizontal scaling depends on Redis pub/sub
- Managed Reverb through Laravel Cloud has separate pricing
Our verdict on Laravel Reverb
Laravel Reverb provides real-time WebSocket communication between Laravel backends and client applications. It is aimed at teams building Laravel applications that need server-to-client updates and want to run the WebSocket server themselves. Reverb is open source, uses the Pusher protocol for subscriptions, channels, and messages, and can be managed as an Artisan server. It also supports deployment through Laravel Cloud as managed Reverb.
Its strongest fit is the Laravel ecosystem. Laravel Broadcasting and Laravel Echo connect application events with clients, while Pusher protocol compatibility supports subscriptions, channels, and messages. Reverb can serve multiple applications from one installation, and Redis pub/sub enables horizontal scaling across servers. JavaScript client support includes Laravel Echo and pusher-js. These pieces make Reverb a natural option for Laravel projects already using those conventions; teams looking for a WebSocket service centered on another framework or a broader ecosystem may find its focus limiting.
The operational controls cover TLS/SSL WebSocket connections, Laravel Pulse monitoring for connections and messages, and Artisan commands to start, debug, restart, and configure the server. The software itself is open source with no published product pricing; managed Reverb through Laravel Cloud is priced separately. Documentation is the listed support channel. Choose Reverb when Laravel integration and control over a self-hosted server matter, particularly if Redis scaling and Pulse monitoring suit the deployment. Consider an alternative if the project needs a framework-neutral service or a support channel beyond documentation.
Laravel Reverb pricing
Laravel Reverb fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Deployment model | Self-hosted |
| Free concurrent connections | Not verified |
| Pub/sub messaging | Yes |
| Self-hosting available | Yes |
| Client SDKs | JavaScript (Laravel Echo and pusher-js) |
| Protocol support | Pusher protocol; WebSocket |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Laravel Broadcasting, Laravel Echo, Pusher protocol, Redis, Laravel Pulse, Laravel Cloud … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | reverb.laravel.com |
| Facts checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
Laravel Reverb integrations
Laravel Reverb lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Laravel Broadcasting
- Laravel Echo
- Pusher protocol
- Redis
- Laravel Pulse
- Laravel Cloud
- Laravel Forge
Alternatives to Laravel Reverb
- 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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