Real-Time Notifications & In-App Chat
SOCKET.IO — SELF-HOSTED WEBSOCKET
Twilio / Sendbird / Pusher
$49–$499/mo
— per-message & notification fees
Socket.io on your server
$0/mo
— only your hosting cost
Socket.io runs directly on the Node.js backend we deliver to you. It handles live job alerts, booking confirmations, provider chat, push notifications, and real-time status updates — all within your own infrastructure. As your booking volume grows, you scale your server, not your SaaS bill.
