AnyCable improves Action Cable scalability by replacing the built-in WebSocket server with a high-performance alternative based on gRPC and Go.
It allows Rails applications to handle far more concurrent WebSocket connections while keeping compatibility with Action Cable APIs.
Setup involves adding the gem, installing the AnyCable Go server, and configuring Rails to broadcast over gRPC. It supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+ and is actively maintained with commercial support options.
Its scalability and lower resource usage make it stand out, while weaknesses are added infrastructure complexity. Alternatives include sticking with Action Cable for smaller apps or using Phoenix Channels in Elixir for large-scale needs.
It allows Rails applications to handle far more concurrent WebSocket connections while keeping compatibility with Action Cable APIs.
Setup involves adding the gem, installing the AnyCable Go server, and configuring Rails to broadcast over gRPC. It supports Rails 6, 7 and 8 on Ruby 3+ and is actively maintained with commercial support options.
Its scalability and lower resource usage make it stand out, while weaknesses are added infrastructure complexity. Alternatives include sticking with Action Cable for smaller apps or using Phoenix Channels in Elixir for large-scale needs.