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Ably vs WorkOS: 2026 Comparison

Ably WorkOS
Overview A realtime messaging infrastructure platform providing pub/sub, presence, and stream processing for applications at scale. An API platform for adding enterprise features like SSO, directory sync, and audit logs to applications.
Pricing Freemium (Free-$99/month) Freemium (Free-$25/connection/month)
Key Features
  • Pub/sub messaging
  • Presence
  • Stream processing
  • Webhooks
  • MQTT support
  • Message queuing
  • History
  • Global edge network
  • Single Sign-On
  • Directory sync
  • Admin portal
  • Audit logs
  • MFA
  • User management
  • Organizations
  • Fine-grained authorization
Pros
  • Enterprise-grade reliability
  • Global edge network
  • Protocol support
  • Good documentation
  • Easy SSO implementation
  • Enterprise-ready
  • Good documentation
  • AuthKit UI
Cons
  • Can be expensive
  • Complex pricing
  • Smaller community
  • Learning curve
  • Per-connection pricing
  • Enterprise-focused
  • Limited for consumer apps
  • Newer platform