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Ethan Lee @ethanleetech

6 Real-Time Databases For Next.js Applications

Next.js real-time updates: Firebase Firestore & Supabase excel for seamless integration & scalability. Redis & Socket.IO offer flexibility & control. Ably & PubNub provide a realtime API abstraction.

When it comes to real-time updates in Next.js applications, the choice of database depends on factors such as data structure, scalability, and ease of integration. Here are some of the best databases that excel in providing real-time functionality:

  
  
  1. Firebase Firestore


Type: NoSQL Document Database
Key Features:

Seamless integration with JavaScript and TypeScript
Real-time data synchronization across clients
Scalable and serverless, with automatic scaling
Ideal for applications requiring real-time updates and offline support




  
  
  2. Redis


Type: In-Memory Data Structure St...