Software that gives startups and small businesses realtime app features using Postgres instead of a separate message system.
Realtime app backends built on Postgres
A recent Hacker News thread about Algolia’s report that Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY actually scales gives startups and small businesses reason to rethink separate message systems. If Postgres can handle realtime messaging, teams could skip extra brokers, simplify backends, lower infrastructure costs, and ship live features faster with one system.
Projected Score
as a side gig ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
no money or audience ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
with both ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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The news behind it
- Jul 25, 2026 Hacker News (Algolia): Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY actually scales
