Open source websockets projects

Every project in the registry tagged websockets, ranked by real GitHub adoption.

projects 3 combined stars ★ 57K refresh nightly
01 Insomnia ★ 40K

Powerful API development and testing made effortless

last push11 hours ago languageTypeScript licenseApache-2.0
02 PairDrop ★ 11K

Instant file sharing across devices without setup

last push5 months ago languageJavaScript licenseGPL-3.0
03 partykit ★ 5.7K

PartyKit simplifies developing multiplayer applications

last push8 months ago languageTypeScript licenseMIT

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Frequently asked questions

How many open source websockets projects are there?

This registry tracks 3 projects tagged websockets, with 57,153 GitHub stars between them. The most-adopted is Insomnia at 40,021 stars.

Are these websockets projects free to use?

Yes — 3 of the 3 carry an explicit open-source licence across 3 distinct licences, so there is no licence fee. Where a project also sells a hosted or enterprise version, the self-hosted path remains free.

Which websockets project should I choose?

The list above is ranked by GitHub stars, but stars measure attention rather than fit. Check three things on each card: the licence (permissive versus copyleft), the language it is written in, and the last-push date — a high-star project that has not been pushed in a year is a liability.

Are these websockets projects still maintained?

1 of the 3 were pushed in the last 90 days, and every card shows its exact last-push date so you can see the rest. Sort your shortlist by that date before committing to a migration.