1 self-hosted Ably alternatives

Ably is a popular proprietary tool in the chat & communication space. These open-source apps let you replace Ably with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Ably alternatives

Medium

binarydockersource

AnyCable

Chat & Communication

Real-time WebSocket server for in-app messaging

Replaces Pusher, Ably

★ 2.4k Medium setup MIT

Switching from Ably

Moving off Ably means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.