Open source
Centrifugo
Self-hosted server for realtime messages and live updates
Realtime and VideoScalable realtime messaging
Alternatives to Mux
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Open source
LiveKit
Open source framework for voice, video and realtime AI agents
Realtime and VideoOpen source realtime video
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Ably
Realtime messaging platform for chat, live apps and AI sessions
Realtime and VideoRealtime messaging platform
Freemium
Freemium
Liveblocks
Realtime sync, presence and comments for collaborative apps
Realtime and VideoCollaboration infrastructure
Curated
Vapi
Platform for building, testing and deploying voice AI agents
Realtime and VideoVoice AI agent platform
Open source
Supabase
Open source Postgres backend with auth, APIs, storage and realtime
Backend as a ServicePostgres backend
Open source
UploadThing
File uploads for developers with server-side auth checks
Storage and MediaFile uploads for developers
Open source
PocketBase
Single-file open source backend with database, auth and storage
Backend as a ServiceSingle-file backendArchived
Freemium
Cloudinary
Cloud service to store, transform and deliver images and video
StorageImage and video hosting
Open source
InstantDB
Open source backend for real-time apps with a built-in database
Backend PlatformsRealtime backend for frontends
Freemium
