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At a Glance
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Star Rating
(44)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Pusher
Pusher
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pusher
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Pusher excels in asynchronous messaging with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for real-time applications, while Google Cloud Pub/Sub, although strong, has a slightly lower focus on this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Pusher's ease of integration is a standout feature, with a score of 8.9, allowing for seamless application and data integration, whereas Google Cloud Pub/Sub, while effective, has a more complex integration process that some users find challenging.
  • G2 users highlight that Pusher's cloud-based messaging capabilities score an impressive 9.2, providing reliable performance for small businesses, while Google Cloud Pub/Sub, with a score of 8.5, is seen as more suited for larger enterprises with complex needs.
  • Users on G2 report that Pusher's latency score of 7.1 is a concern, as it can affect real-time communication, whereas Google Cloud Pub/Sub offers better latency performance, making it a more reliable option for time-sensitive applications.
  • Reviewers mention that Pusher's quality of support, rated at 7.6, falls short compared to Google Cloud Pub/Sub's 8.3, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful support with Google’s offering.
  • Users say that Pusher's product direction is viewed positively at 8.7, suggesting a commitment to continuous improvement, while Google Cloud Pub/Sub's score of 8.6 indicates a stable but slightly less dynamic approach to product evolution.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
No pricing available
Pusher
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
No trial information available
Pusher
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
34
8.3
9
Ease of Use
8.5
35
8.5
9
Ease of Setup
8.9
15
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
12
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
31
7.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
11
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
34
8.7
9
Features by Category
8.6
119
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Management
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Support
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Pusher
Pusher
Google Cloud Pub/Sub and Pusher are categorized as Stream Analytics
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub is categorized as Message Queue (MQ)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.5%
Pusher
Pusher
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Computer Software
27.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Retail
5.0%
Other
40.0%
Pusher
Pusher
Computer Software
18.2%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Restaurants
9.1%
Pharmaceuticals
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Most Helpful Favorable Review
IS
Ian S.
Verified User in Retail

The 2 best things about Google Cloud Pub/Sub are the ease of configuration and the infinite scale/performance. Having a true saas solution for a pub/sub messaging queue is invaluable. Not having to worry about scale, setup, upgrades, hardware management...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
GM
Verified User in Medical Practice

Can be difficult to use once started with the program. It’s very concise and concrete.

Pusher
Pusher
Most Helpful Favorable Review
PT
Pedro T.
Verified User in Telecommunications

The best thing about pusher is actually two things: - gets the job done - highly reliable not only it works perfectly... but we didn't have an outage in a very very long time (I don't remember the last one). It is a highly reliable tool with...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

No customer support, documentation. Once you start subscription, there is no way to cancel it.

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Discussions
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub Discussions
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Google Cloud Pub/Sub has no discussions with answers
Pusher
Pusher Discussions
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