Ably

Ably offers a range of APIs that let you build, customize and deliver rich digital experiences in real-time. The service takes the complexity out of business-critical real-time data synchronization at global scale, which is why companies like Toyota, Bloomberg, HubSpot and Hopin rely on it.

Ably lets you build a range of real-time features like live chat, data broadcast, data synchronization, multiplayer collaboration and notifications with a publish/subscribe messaging model over WebSocket connections. That means you can be sure real-time data gets to the people who need it without having to worry about the heavy lifting of infrastructure.

Some of the key features of Ably include:

• Real-time Data Broadcast: Send updates with scores, prices, stock levels and other information to keep users up to date.
• Data Synchronization: Use real-time features to keep users engaged with interactive features that work reliably.
• Multiplayer Collaboration: Create large-scale applications that let distributed users collaborate with each other.
• GPS Location Tracking: Keep users up to date with real-time location information for better logistics and mobility apps.
• Notifications: Send messages to devices over channels or directly with APNs or FCM.

Ably offers a free plan with 6 million monthly messages, 200 peak concurrent channels and 200 peak concurrent connections. You don't need a credit card to sign up and start using the service. Upgrades to pay-as-you-go and committed use plans are available for production-scale usage.

Ably is used in a variety of industries, including EdTech, FinTech, Automotive, Logistics, Mobility, B2B Platforms, Healthcare, eCommerce, Retail, Sports, Media, Gaming and IoT. The service is designed to be reliable, with a 99.999% uptime SLA, data integrity and guaranteed delivery of real-time messages at scale.

Developers can easily integrate Ably into their projects with 25+ client and server libraries, including support for React, PHP, iOS and Web. The service also offers robust certifications, including SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA compliance and EU GDPR certification.

Ably is designed to ensure that business-critical real-time digital experiences are delivered reliably and efficiently, making it a trusted choice for applications that require high performance and scalability.

Published on June 24, 2024