Azure Web PubSub
Azure Web PubSub provides real-time messaging for web applications using WebSockets and publish-subscribe patterns. · Azure · Messaging
Overview
Azure Web PubSub offers managed WebSocket-based real-time messaging, ideal for chat, live dashboards, and collaborative applications with a generous free tier for prototyping.
Good fit
Use when you need scalable, real-time messaging for web or mobile apps without managing WebSocket infrastructure.
- real-time collaboration
- live notifications
- prototyping messaging features
Not a fit
Avoid if you need high connection counts, advanced routing, or on-premises deployment, as the free tier is limited and cloud-only.
- need high concurrency
- require on-premises hosting
- need advanced message routing
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign in to the Azure portal.
- Create a new Web PubSub resource.
- Configure connection settings and keys.
- Integrate the Web PubSub SDK into your app.
- Start sending and receiving messages.
Other free messaging options
Free tierWhat you get freeRiskCard
Brevo · Messaging
300 emails/day · Store up to 100,000 contacts · 2,000 unique contacts can enter active automations
Billing risk: None
No card
MailerLite · Messaging
250 subscribers · 2,500 emails/month · 2 user seats
Billing risk: None
No card
Mailjet · Messaging
200 emails/day · 6,000 emails/month · Basic analytics
Billing risk: None
No card