Can you replace realtime SaaS with Cloudflare?
Partially, for focused workflows. Cloudsteading currently maps 6 realtime SaaS — including Ably, PubNub, Pusher Channels, and others — to Cloudflare-native builds. 1 approved build ship working code, monthly cost estimates, and primitive loadouts so you can compare against the SaaS pricing directly.
There is one mapped build, which usually means the core workflow can be owned. Treat it as a focused 20-80% replacement, not a full enterprise clone.
Replacement targets
Mapped builds
Frequently asked about realtime on Cloudflare
Can realtime SaaS be replaced with Cloudflare? +
Partially, for focused workflows. There is one mapped build, which usually means the core workflow can be owned. Treat it as a focused 20-80% replacement, not a full enterprise clone.
Which realtime SaaS does Cloudsteading cover? +
Cloudsteading currently covers 6 realtime tools: Ably, PubNub, Pusher Channels, CometChat, Sendbird, Stream. Each has a dedicated page showing what Cloudflare primitives can replace it.
How many open-source realtime replacements exist on Cloudflare? +
1 approved Cloudsteading build replace realtime SaaS using Cloudflare Workers, D1, R2, Durable Objects, and other primitives. Each entry links to source code and a monthly cost estimate.
What features do realtime SaaS share? +
Common features across realtime SaaS include Channels, Client events, Message history, Presence, Private channels, WebSockets, Webhooks. Cloudflare-native builds typically replicate these using a small loadout of primitives (Workers + D1 + R2 covers most).