What is Pusher used for?
Pusher is a hosted API service which makes adding real-time data and functionality to web and mobile applications seamless. Pusher works as a real-time communication layer between the server and the client. It maintains persistent connections at the client using WebSockets, as and when new data is added to your server.
Who uses pusher com?
We have over 250,000 developer customers across 170 countries. We're used by everyone, from one-person operations to companies such as The New York Times, Mailchimp, Intercom and Draft Kings. Visit pusher.com for more info and to create a free account.
Is pusher free to use?
What is Pusher? Pusher enables real-time experiences for mobile and web applications. It has two features that are the real-time API and Push-Notifications. A free tier is available, and pricing starts at $49/month.
What is a pusher channel?
Pusher Channels provides realtime communication between servers, apps and devices. Channels is used for realtime charts, realtime user lists, realtime maps, multiplayer gaming, and many other kinds of UI updates. When something happens in your system, it can update web-pages, apps and devices.