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Laravel Reverb vs Pusher vs Soketi: WebSocket Server Showdown
Laravel developers choosing a WebSocket server have three main options: Reverb (first-party, self-hosted), Pusher (hosted, pay-per-connection), and Soketi (open-source, self-hosted). Reverb on a $10 VPS can handle thousands of connections, while Pusher costs $299/month for 2,000 connections. Soketi remains free but faces maintenance concerns in 2026.
Meridian48 take
The comparison is useful for Laravel teams, but the real story is how Reverb's first-party integration and low cost make it the default for most projects, leaving Soketi's future uncertain.
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