SockudoHigh-Performance WebSocket Server

Why Choose Sockudo Over Alternatives? ​

Sockudo delivers the fastest WebSocket server performance available today, making it the ideal Pusher alternative for developers building real-time applications. Built in Rust for maximum efficiency, Sockudo provides enterprise-grade features while maintaining simplicity.

🏆 Performance Leadership ​

Our comprehensive benchmarks demonstrate Sockudo's superiority over popular alternatives:

📊 View Complete Performance Analysis

🔄 Seamless Migration from Pusher ​

Zero code changes required - Sockudo implements the complete Pusher WebSocket protocol:

// Your existing Laravel Echo configuration works unchanged
window.Echo = new Echo({
    broadcaster: 'pusher',
    key: 'your-app-key',
    wsHost: 'your-sockudo-server.com',
    wsPort: 6001,
    forceTLS: true
});

Supported client libraries:

• Laravel Echo (PHP/Laravel)
• pusher-js (JavaScript/TypeScript)
• Pusher Swift (iOS)
• pusher-java-client (Android/Java)
• All official Pusher SDKs

🚀 Enterprise-Ready Features ​

Horizontal Scaling Options:

• Redis Adapter for multi-instance deployments
• NATS Adapter for distributed messaging
• Redis Cluster for high-availability setups
• Local adapter for single-instance deployments

Production Essentials:

• Rate Limiting: Protect against abuse with configurable limits
• SSL/TLS Support: End-to-end encryption for secure connections
• Webhooks: Real-time event notifications to your application
• Metrics: Prometheus integration for comprehensive monitoring
• Health Checks: Built-in endpoints for load balancer integration

💻 Developer Experience ​

Quick Installation:

# Download and run in seconds
wget https://github.com/RustNSparks/sockudo/releases/latest/download/sockudo-linux
chmod +x sockudo-linux
./sockudo-linux --config config.json

Docker Ready:

docker run -p 6001:6001 -v $(pwd)/config.json:/config.json sockudo/sockudo

Flexible Configuration:

• JSON configuration files
• Environment variables
• Hybrid configuration approaches
• Hot-reload for development

Real-World Use Cases ​

💬 Chat Applications ​

Build high-performance chat systems with sub-millisecond message delivery:

• Real-time messaging with presence detection
• Typing indicators and read receipts
• Multi-room chat with channel isolation
• Mobile and web client support

📊 Live Dashboards ​

Create responsive dashboards with real-time data updates:

• Stock price feeds and trading platforms
• IoT sensor monitoring dashboards
• Analytics and metrics visualization
• System monitoring interfaces

🔔 Notification Systems ​

Implement instant notification delivery:

• Push notifications to web and mobile
• Real-time alerts and warnings
• User-specific notification channels
• Batch notification processing

🎮 Real-Time Gaming ​

Build multiplayer games with low-latency communication:

• Player position synchronization
• Game state broadcasting
• Real-time leaderboards
• Cross-platform compatibility

Framework Integration ​

Laravel + Sockudo ​

Perfect combination for PHP developers:

// Broadcast events normally in Laravel
broadcast(new MessageSent($message))->toOthers();

🔗 Laravel Integration Guide

React + Sockudo ​

Seamless real-time React applications:

import Echo from 'laravel-echo';
import Pusher from 'pusher-js';

const echo = new Echo({ /* Sockudo config */ });

Vue.js + Sockudo ​

Real-time Vue applications made simple:

// Use with Vue composition API
const { listen } = useEcho();
listen('channel', 'event', handleMessage);

Deployment Options ​

🐳 Docker & Kubernetes ​

Production-ready containers with health checks:

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: sockudo
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: sockudo

🔗 Kubernetes Guide

☁️ Cloud Platforms ​

Deploy on any cloud provider:

• AWS ECS/EKS with Application Load Balancer
• Google Cloud Run with auto-scaling
• Azure Container Instances
• DigitalOcean App Platform

🔗 Cloud Deployment Guide

🏢 On-Premises ​

Self-hosted with full control:

• SystemD service configuration
• Nginx/HAProxy load balancing
• SSL certificate management
• Log aggregation and monitoring

🔗 On-Premises Guide

Getting Started in 5 Minutes ​

1. Download Sockudo ​

# Linux/macOS
curl -L https://github.com/RustNSparks/sockudo/releases/latest/download/sockudo-linux -o sockudo
chmod +x sockudo

# Or use Docker
docker pull sockudo/sockudo:latest

2. Create Configuration ​

{
  "app_manager": {
    "driver": "memory",
    "apps": [{
      "id": "app-1",
      "key": "demo-key", 
      "secret": "demo-secret"
    }]
  }
}

3. Start Server ​

./sockudo --config config.json
# Server running on ws://localhost:6001

4. Connect Client ​

const echo = new Echo({
    broadcaster: 'pusher',
    key: 'demo-key',
    wsHost: 'localhost',
    wsPort: 6001
});

echo.channel('my-channel')
    .listen('MyEvent', (e) => {
        console.log('Received:', e);
    });

5. Send Messages ​

curl -X POST http://localhost:6001/apps/app-1/events \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name": "MyEvent", "channel": "my-channel", "data": {"message": "Hello World!"}}'

🚀 Complete Setup Guide

Community & Support ​

📚 Comprehensive Documentation ​

• Step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels
• Complete API reference documentation
• Real-world examples and use cases
• Performance optimization guides

👥 Active Community ​

• Discord Server - Get help and share experiences
• GitHub Discussions - Feature requests and technical discussions
• Twitter Updates - Latest news and updates

🐛 Issue Reporting ​

Found a bug or need a feature? We're responsive to community feedback:

• GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
• Security Reports - Responsible disclosure for security issues

What Makes Sockudo Different? ​

Performance First ​

• Native Performance: Rust's zero-cost abstractions deliver optimal performance
• Memory Safety: No garbage collection pauses or memory leaks
• Concurrent by Design: Built from the ground up for high-concurrency scenarios
• Proven Benchmarks: Measurably faster than popular alternatives

Production Ready ​

• Battle Tested: Comprehensive test suite and production deployment experience
• Horizontal Scaling: Built-in support for multiple instances with shared state
• Monitoring: Rich metrics and observability out of the box
• Security: Rate limiting, SSL/TLS, and authentication support

Developer Experience ​

• Drop-in Replacement: Compatible with existing Pusher client libraries
• Flexible Configuration: Environment variables, JSON config, or hybrid approaches
• Clear Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all features and use cases
• Active Development: Regular updates and community support

Ready to Experience the Performance Difference? ​

Join thousands of developers already building faster real-time applications with Sockudo.