Can you replace realtime SaaS with Cloudflare?
Partially, for focused workflows. Cloudsteading currently maps 6 realtime SaaS — including Pusher Channels, Ably, CometChat, 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 project. Review the documented workflow and its limits before deciding whether it covers the job you need.
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Frequently asked about realtime on Cloudflare
Can realtime SaaS be replaced with Cloudflare?+
Partially, for focused workflows. There is one mapped project. Review the documented workflow and its limits before deciding whether it covers the job you need.
Which realtime SaaS does Cloudsteading cover?+
Cloudsteading currently covers 6 realtime tools: Pusher Channels, Ably, CometChat, PubNub, 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, Presence, Private channels, WebSockets, Message history, Webhooks. Cloudflare-native builds typically replicate these using a small loadout of primitives (Workers + D1 + R2 covers most).