Pusher — Free Service Overview
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Updated: May 2026
About Pusher
Pusher Channels is a realtime APIs and WebSocket subscription operated by Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020), headquartered in London, United Kingdom (parent Bird HQ in Amsterdam, Netherlands). The product launched in 2011 and has become a category staple. This page tracks live pricing, named tiers, supported platforms and the practical jobs where Pusher Channels earns its keep against competing in the realtime messaging infrastructure category alongside other WebSocket and pub-sub providers.
Quick Facts
- Operator: Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020)
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom (parent Bird HQ in Amsterdam, Netherlands)
- Founded: 2011
- Public-market status: privately held (subsidiary of Bird)
- Flagship paid tier: Sandbox (Startup at $49/month)
- Free tier available: Yes (Sandbox)
- Where it sells: Sold globally with USD billing and multi-region clusters
- 2025-2026 differentiator: Bird (formerly MessageBird) consolidated Pusher with SparkPost and 24sessions into the Bird CRM platform in 2024 and is unifying realtime APIs under a single Bird Workspace in 2025.
What is Pusher Channels?
Pusher Channels is a realtime APIs and WebSocket subscription that launched in 2011 under Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020). The product is built around Public, private and presence channels over WebSockets, End-to-end encrypted channels with client and server SDKs, REST API for publishing events from backend services, with the rest of the catalogue tracked in the platform sections below. The Subger catalogue page pulls live tier pricing from our internal database and links into cancel guides, deal hunters and renewal price trackers so subscribers can monitor Pusher Channels across its full lifecycle.
Why choose Pusher Channels
Product roadmap and 2025-2026 differentiation
Pusher Channels is operated by Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020) out of London, United Kingdom (parent Bird HQ in Amsterdam, Netherlands), and the team continues to invest in the catalogue that subscribers care about most. The latest roadmap milestone — bird (formerly messagebird) consolidated pusher with sparkpost — gives buyers a concrete reason to evaluate Pusher Channels now rather than waiting for the next refresh cycle.
Feature breadth that matters
Beyond the headline, Pusher Channels ships Push Notifications and Pusher Beams for mobile and web push, Connection events, channel events and debug console and 30+ official client and server SDKs. This depth matters because teams rarely buy a single capability — they need a system that absorbs adjacent jobs over time without forcing a vendor switch.
Integration ecosystem and developer access
Pusher Channels integrates with the rest of the modern productivity and developer stack out of the box. The Pusher team maintains documented webhooks, public APIs and official client libraries so engineering teams can wire it into their existing identity, observability and CI/CD systems without bespoke glue code.
Pusher Channels pricing in 2026
The current ladder for Pusher Channels ranges from Sandbox ($0) up to Enterprise (Custom). The anchor paid tier most teams compare is Sandbox at Startup at $49/month, sourced from the public Pusher pricing page.
| Tier | Headline price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox | $0 | 100 max connections, 200,000 messages/day |
| Startup | $49/month | 500 connections, 1M messages/day, SSL, client events |
| Pro | $99/month | 1,000 connections, 2M messages/day, presence channels |
| Business | $299/month | 10,000 connections, 4M messages/day, multi-region failover |
| Enterprise | Custom | Higher connection limits, dedicated cluster, SLA, SOC 2 report |
Live pricing across countries
For country-by-country billing currency, taxes and renewal pricing for Pusher Channels, see the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalogue so promotions, anchor tiers and price drops surface the moment we capture them.
Pusher Channels apps and platform coverage
Pusher Channels runs on the platforms its category demands. The table below summarises coverage as of 2026.
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| REST API | Yes |
| WebSocket protocol | Yes |
| iOS, Android, JS, Swift, Java, Go SDKs | Yes |
| Web dashboard | Yes |
Use cases Pusher Channels fits
- Subscribers using public, private and presence channels over websockets as their primary reason to upgrade
- Teams that need end-to-end encrypted channels with client and server sdks on a single billing relationship
- Buyers who value rest api for publishing events from backend services as part of the Sandbox bundle
- Operators evaluating Pusher Channels against competing in the realtime messaging infrastructure category alongside other WebSocket and pub-sub providers
- Existing Pusher customers expanding their footprint to Sandbox from a free or entry tier
Comparable products in the Subger catalogue
If you are evaluating Pusher Channels alongside other tools, the Subger catalogue maintains a separate page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use the relevant hub to compare Pusher Channels with adjacent realtime APIs and WebSocket subscription candidates on price, free-tier availability and feature coverage. For each candidate Subger also tracks the cancellation flow, current promo codes and renewal price history so total cost of ownership is visible upfront. Start with the Deals hub, the Promo codes hub and the Renewal price tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Who operates Pusher Channels?
The legal operator is Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020). The product was founded in 2011; the parent's public-market status today is privately held (subsidiary of Bird).
How much does Pusher Channels cost in 2026?
The flagship paid tier (Sandbox) is Startup at $49/month. The full ladder — Sandbox, Startup, Pro, Business, Enterprise — is in the pricing table above with feature differences per tier.
Does Pusher Channels offer a free tier or trial?
Yes — Sandbox is available at $0 with the usage caps shown in the pricing table above. You can also browse the Subger deals page for promotional pricing on paid tiers.
What platforms does Pusher Channels run on?
Pusher Channels covers the platforms shown in the platform table above. Mobile, desktop and API surfaces vary by tier, and the vendor's release notes track new integrations as they ship.
What's new in Pusher Channels for 2025-2026?
In short, the team continues to invest where it matters most: bird (formerly messagebird) consolidated pusher with sparkpost. That is the development most likely to influence whether Pusher Channels is the right choice for a buyer evaluating realtime APIs and WebSocket subscription options in 2026.
How does Pusher Channels compare to other realtime APIs and WebSocket subscription options?
Pusher Channels differentiates on public, private and presence channels over websockets and end-to-end encrypted channels with client and server sdks plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side comparison with adjacent products, see the Subger category hub linked at the bottom of this page.
Can I cancel Pusher Channels anytime?
Yes — cancellation is self-service from dashboard.pusher.com under Account → Plan. Subger maintains a step-by-step cancellation guide on the cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility and what data is preserved after cancel.
Does Pusher Channels offer team, family or enterprise pricing?
Yes — the higher tiers (Enterprise) target larger deployments with admin controls, audit logs and dedicated support. Quoted pricing depends on seat count and contract length; the pricing table above shows the published anchors.
Is Pusher Channels available outside the United States?
Yes. Pusher Channels is sold across the following markets: Sold globally with USD billing and multi-region clusters. See the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing in local currencies where applicable.
Where can I find Pusher Channels deals and promo codes?
The Subger deals page tracks current Pusher Channels promotional pricing, and the renewal price tracker stores historical price points so subscribers can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked in the related guides section below.
Get started with Pusher Channels
To sign up for Pusher Channels, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches usage: Sandbox for evaluation or Sandbox for production usage at Startup at $49/month, or the Enterprise tier for advanced deployments. After signup, bookmark this Subger page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Pusher Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of MessageBird/Bird since 2020).
Related Subger guides
- Cancel Pusher Channels — step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
- Pusher Channels deals and promo codes — live promotional offers tracked across the year
- Pusher Channels true price tracker — renewal-price history and post-trial cost watch
- Pusher Channels promo codes — coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
- Browse the full Subger services catalogue
Pricing
| Regional pricing | Startup | Pro | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United StatesUSD | $49.00 | $99.00 | $229.00 | $0.00 |
| 🇦🇷ArgentinaARS | ARS 42,630.00 | ARS 86,130.00 | ARS 199,230.00 | ARS 0.00 |
| 🇦🇺AustraliaAUD | A$74.97≈ $54.28 | A$151.47≈ $109.67 | A$350.37≈ $253.68 | A$0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇧🇷BrazilBRL | R$243.53≈ $49.68 | R$492.03≈ $100.38 | R$1,138.13≈ $232.18 | R$0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇨🇦CanadaCAD | CA$66.64≈ $48.76 | CA$134.64≈ $98.52 | CA$311.44≈ $227.88 | CA$0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇨🇿Czech RepublicCZK | CZK 1,136.80≈ $54.96 | CZK 2,296.80≈ $111.05 | CZK 5,312.80≈ $256.87 | CZK 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇩🇰DenmarkDKK | DKK 336.63≈ $53.00 | DKK 680.13≈ $107.08 | DKK 1,573.23≈ $247.69 | DKK 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇫🇷FranceEUR | €45.08≈ $53.04 | €91.08≈ $107.16 | €210.68≈ $247.87 | €0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇩🇪GermanyEUR | €45.08≈ $53.04 | €91.08≈ $107.16 | €210.68≈ $247.87 | €0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇮🇳IndiaINR | ₹4,067.00≈ $42.67 | ₹8,217.00≈ $86.21 | ₹19,007.00≈ $199.41 | ₹0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇮🇱IsraelILS | ₪178.85≈ $61.51 | ₪361.35≈ $124.28 | ₪835.85≈ $287.49 | ₪0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇮🇹ItalyEUR | €45.08≈ $53.04 | €91.08≈ $107.16 | €210.68≈ $247.87 | €0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇯🇵JapanJPY | ¥7,326.00≈ $46.62 | ¥14,800.00≈ $94.19 | ¥34,236.00≈ $217.88 | ¥0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇲🇽MexicoMXN | MX$837.90≈ $48.66 | MX$1,692.90≈ $98.31 | MX$3,915.90≈ $227.41 | MX$0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇳🇱NetherlandsEUR | €45.08≈ $53.04 | €91.08≈ $107.16 | €210.68≈ $247.87 | €0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇳🇿New ZealandNZD | NZ$79.87≈ $47.49 | NZ$161.37≈ $95.96 | NZ$373.27≈ $221.96 | NZ$0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇳🇴NorwayNOK | NOK 514.50≈ $55.90 | NOK 1,039.50≈ $112.95 | NOK 2,404.50≈ $261.27 | NOK 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇵🇱PolandPLN | PLN 196.00≈ $54.39 | PLN 396.00≈ $109.89 | PLN 916.00≈ $254.18 | PLN 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇸🇬SingaporeSGD | SGD 65.66≈ $51.71 | SGD 132.66≈ $104.48 | SGD 306.86≈ $241.68 | SGD 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇿🇦South AfricaZAR | ZAR 916.30≈ $55.72 | ZAR 1,851.30≈ $112.57 | ZAR 4,282.30≈ $260.38 | ZAR 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇰🇷South KoreaKRW | ₩64,680.00≈ $43.91 | ₩130,680.00≈ $88.72 | ₩302,280.00≈ $205.23 | ₩0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇪🇸SpainEUR | €45.08≈ $53.04 | €91.08≈ $107.16 | €210.68≈ $247.87 | €0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇸🇪SwedenSEK | SEK 509.60≈ $55.12 | SEK 1,029.60≈ $111.37 | SEK 2,381.60≈ $257.62 | SEK 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇨🇭SwitzerlandCHF | CHF 43.12≈ $55.36 | CHF 87.12≈ $111.86 | CHF 201.52≈ $258.75 | CHF 0.00≈ $0.00 |
| 🇦🇪United Arab EmiratesAED | AED 179.83 | AED 363.33 | AED 840.43 | AED 0.00 |
| 🇬🇧United KingdomGBP | £38.71≈ $52.66 | £78.21≈ $106.39 | £180.91≈ $246.09 | £0.00≈ $0.00 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
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