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# Ably Realtime

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> Resilient realtime infrastructure for AI UX, chat, and live experiences. Built for scale.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Ably Realtime?

Developers \& companies that are looking to add realtime messaging, notifications and streaming data to their applications.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Ably
- **Founded**: 2013

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$29.00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Self-Service, Business, and Enterprise packages are available
- **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, France, French Guiana, Germany, Guyana, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay and 10 more

## Features

- API
- Collaboration Tools

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Application Development Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30082/application-development/software)

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## Reviews

### "Ably Realtime Is a Reliable Application Development Software" — 5.0/5

> **Nimesh** | *May 1, 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: I am highly impressed by the capabilities of Ably Realtime.
Ably Realtime has been so amazing.
> 
> **Cons**: Ably Realtime is so amazing and flawless.

## Links

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