WebSockets
bunny.net supports WebSockets to deliver low-latency, bidirectional communication between your applications and users across the globe. By combining WebSockets with our edge network, you can scale real-time features like chat, live updates, multiplayer games, or IoT data streaming with unmatched performance and reliability.
Use Cases
- Real-time Applications: Build interactive apps like messaging, live dashboards, or multiplayer games.
- Event Streaming: Push updates instantly for stock tickers, live scores, or monitoring feeds.
- IoT & Device Data: Stream data from connected devices securely at scale.
- Collaboration Tools: Enable whiteboards, document co-editing, or video chat signaling.
Enabling WebSockets
You can enable WebSockets directly in the dashboard:
- Navigate to your Pull Zone -> General -> WebSockets
- Toggle the "WebSockets" switch.
- Your site will immediately now support establishing WebSocket connections at our edge.
Pricing & Limits
WebSockets are included with bunny.net and scale with your needs. You get 500 concurrent connections free on every zone. Higher limits are available via simple monthly upgrades:
| Concurrent Connections | Monthly Price |
|---|---|
| 500 (Free) | $0 |
| 1,000 | $10 |
| 2,500 | $25 |
| 5,000 | $40 |
| 10,000 | $70 |
| 25,000 | $150 |
You can upgrade and downgrade your maximum allowed concurrent connections at any time, we will bill in second increments. We charge WebSocket bandwidth at the same rate as CDN bandwidth, and this will be included in your monthly CDN bill.
Need more than 25,000 concurrent connections? Our team can help tailor a plan to fit your needs. Simply contact sales via support to discuss higher limits.
Updated 17 days ago
