Pusher pricing: plans, limits & costs
Managed WebSocket infrastructure that handles connections, scaling, and presence
Pricing verified Oct 2026.
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Free plan: Sandbox: free forever — 100 concurrent connections, 200K messages/day
Pusher plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | Free | — | 100 concurrent connections, 200K messages/day |
| Startup | $49/mo | — | 500 connections, 1M messages/day |
| Pro | $99/mo | — | 2,000 connections, 4M messages/day |
| Business | $299/mo | — | 5,000 connections, 10M messages/day |
Message allowances are per day, not per month. Higher fixed tiers reach $1,199/month (30K connections, 90M messages/day); Priority starts at $3,000/month. Each API message and each delivered message counts separately.
Stacks that use Pusher
- Add real-time updates — Make your app feel alive. Live updates, collaboration, and instant notifications built in.
Pusher pricing FAQ
Does Pusher have a free tier?
Yes. Sandbox: free forever — 100 concurrent connections, 200K messages/day
How much does Pusher cost?
Paid plans start at $49/month on the Startup plan (500 connections, 1M messages/day).
How up to date is this Pusher pricing?
We last verified it in Oct 2026 against Pusher's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.