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App.net vs SocketStream

A side-by-side look at App.net and SocketStream. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

App.net

App.net

Social & Communications

App.net was a microblogging and social networking service created in 2012 that focused on providing a simple, chronological feed. It charged a monthly subscription fee and positioned itself as an alternative to free services like Twitter by offering an ad-free experience focused more on the user experience than advertising revenue.

microbloggingsocial-networkingsubscriptionadfree
SocketStream

SocketStream

Development

SocketStream is a lightweight web framework for Node.js that allows real-time communication between the server and clients. It makes it easy to build fast, scalable apps with integrated live page updates.

realtimeweb-frameworknodejs