PubNub API
Communications · Messaging & SMS
Global real-time data stream network and publish/subscribe API for live geolocation and IoT telemetry
PubNub API Highlights
PubNub API is best for logistics companies, IoT hardware builders, sports apps, and real-time collaboration tools
API Key (Publish and Subscribe keys)
Free tier: 1,000,000 monthly transactions; 200 concurrent connections
Nigeria
Ghana
KenyaPubNub is a global real-time communication platform and publish/subscribe (Pub/Sub) data stream network. It powers real-time features including live GPS vehicle tracking, multi-user collaborative editing, chat presence detection, IoT sensor telemetry, and push notification triggers with under 100ms global latency.
In Nigerian technology products, PubNub powers real-time driver coordinate streaming for ride-hailing and logistics delivery apps, live auction bidding systems, and interactive live stream audience reactions.
PubNub API Core Features & Capabilities
| Feature | Status | Description & Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Publish / Subscribe Real-Time Streaming | ✓ Supported | Provides native Publish / Subscribe Real-Time Streaming capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Presence & Online/Offline Detection | ✓ Supported | Provides native Presence & Online/Offline Detection capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Message Persistence & History | ✓ Supported | Provides native Message Persistence & History capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Mobile Push Notification Gateways | ✓ Supported | Provides native Mobile Push Notification Gateways capabilities integrated within the API. |
| Functions / Serverless Edge Logic | ✓ Supported | Provides native Functions / Serverless Edge Logic capabilities integrated within the API. |
| End-to-End Encryption (AES) | ✓ Supported | Provides native End-to-End Encryption (AES) capabilities integrated within the API. |
- Free tier includes up to 1,000,000 monthly transactions and 200 concurrent active connections
- Commercial Starter plans from $49/month for higher volume
Required Access Documents for PubNub API
- PubNub AccountRequiredSign up at pubnub.com to retrieve your Publish and Subscribe keys
Different PubNub API use cases
- Live Logistics Courier Tracking:Stream delivery motorcycle GPS coordinates to customer maps every second with low data usage.
- Live Sports Scores & Betting Updates:Broadcast live football scores, goal alerts, and betting odds changes to thousands of connected clients.
- IoT Solar Inverter Telemetry:Transmit solar power generation and battery charge metrics from solar installations to remote monitoring dashboards.