Scaledrone vs SocketCluster
Scaledrone
scaledrone.comSocketCluster
socketcluster.ioSide by side
| Figure | Scaledrone | SocketCluster |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $19/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · WebSocket Tools | 8.0 (#7) | 7.7 (#9) |
| Access control | The product supports setting access rules for each user and integrating those rules with existing authentication services. | Middleware streams can block connections and socket actions, and can delay or transform packets sent between client and server. |
| Authentication | The documentation describes JWT authentication for client connections and basic authentication for REST API calls. | JWT is the default authentication mechanism, with HTTP-based and WebSocket-based flows supported. |
| Support | The terms state that support is available in English via email; the pricing page marks priority support for Business and higher tiers. | The maker’s site links to community chat on Gitter and provides documentation and an API reference. |
| Use cases | The site describes use cases including live chat, collaboration, presence indicators, real-time results and location, activity feeds, charts, and multiplayer gaming. | The maker describes SocketCluster as suitable for chat systems and multiplayer online games. |
Plans
Scaledrone
- FreeFree
- Hobby$19 a month
- Startup$29 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Business$149 a month
- Growth$249 a month
- Premium$349 a month
- Performance$499 a month
- Advanced$599 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Scaledrone
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SocketCluster
SocketCluster has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.