Ably

A real-time messaging platform for building reliable, scalable real-time experiences with built-in pub/sub and presence.

Overview

Ably is a managed real-time messaging platform that offers pub/sub, presence, and message history features. It is known for its reliability and high performance, often used by major media and gaming companies. It provides a simple API for both server and client, with support for multiple languages and frameworks. It is a strong alternative to Pusher and PubNub.

Best for

• High-scale real-time apps
• Live betting platforms
• Financial data streams

Trade-offs

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick Ably in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

• Ably Realtime client
• Subscribe to channel
• Publish message