Pusher vs Mercure

Is Mercure a good alternative to Pusher? Here’s what you need to know.

Mercure

Free

Real-time API protocol built on Server-Sent Events. Open source.

Mercure is an open-source protocol and server for real-time communications. Built on Server-Sent Events (SSE) for maximum compatibility. Auto-discovery, authorization, and native browser support. Perfect for Symfony and API Platform.

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Why switch from Pusher?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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