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