Lightstreamer vs SocketCluster
| Lightstreamer | SocketCluster | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Android, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self_hosted |
| Ordering guarantees | — | per_queue |
| Supported protocols | — | HTTP, WebSocket |
Both are listed in Best Message Broker Software. On The Geeks Club, Lightstreamer scores higher on our published basis.