Why Host on pluv.io

While @pluv/io is designed for self-hosting first on both Node.js and Cloudflare Worker runtimes, pluv.io also offers a managed, hosted service via the @pluv/platform-pluv library.

Why choose the pluv.io network

Oddly enough, we actually recommend self-hosting pluv.io yourselves over using the pluv.io network, as it has been designed to be self-hosted easily. Still, below are some reasons why you may want to choose the pluv.io network instead:

Fully-hosted solution

As pluv.io is a fully-hosted, managed solution, you no longer have to manage nor monitor your own WebSocket servers so you can focus on building for your users.

Scale and performance

Built on top of Cloudflare Workers via the @pluv/platform-cloudflare package, your project can create as many rooms as needed on a globally distributed edge network.

Usage monitoring

Gain insights on how your users use your app by creating custom events and monitoring how often each get called.

No vendor lock-in

Switch to self-hosting pluv.io anytime; @pluv/platform-pluv does not introduce any platform-specific APIs, allowing you to migrate off the pluv.io network with minimal code changes.

Support ongoing development

pluv.io is open-source and non VC-funded. Help support ongoing development by letting pluv.io host your realtime servers on your behalf.

Why not the pluv.io network

Below are reasons why pluv.io should be self-hosted. If these aren't needs for you right away, you can always choose to use the fully-hosted service and migrate off at a later time.

Typesafe server events

Due to limitations of Cloudflare Worker Durable Objects, typesafe server events are not supported when using @pluv/platform-pluv. This feature requires control of the deployed server, which means pluv.io must be self-hosted to use these.

Per-message server event listener

When using @pluv/platform-pluv, server event listeners work via webhooks. In order not to flood your server with too many requests, onRoomMessage is only supported when @pluv/io is self-hosted.

Simple self-hosting

Take control of your own WebSocket server to achieve even more customizability at a lower cost. Hosting @pluv/io is incredibly simple, as it was designed for self-hosting first with instructions for Node.js and Cloudflare.