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Description
Azure Route Server facilitates the dynamic exchange of routing information between network appliances and Azure virtual networks. By setting up your network appliances along with Azure ExpressRoute and VPN gateways, you can automatically receive the most current route information from Azure Route Server, eliminating the need for manual configuration of each connection. This tool allows for dynamic routing between your network appliances and Azure gateways, replacing the traditional static routing method. Azure Route Server operates using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) endpoints, which utilize standard routing protocols for effective route exchanges. Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates with both existing and new deployments, accommodating various network architectures like hub and spoke, full mesh, or flat virtual networks, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in network management. This capability enhances the overall performance and reliability of your network infrastructure.
Description
Spokes is a self-hosted communication platform offering text, voice, and video chat for families, friend groups, and small teams. It provides a simple, private alternative to cloud-based services like Discord and Slack, giving you 100% control over your data on your own hardware.
Everything runs inside a single lightweight Docker container with no external database required:
• Organized text channels, private DMs, and native GIF support
• Built-in LiveKit voice & video channels with noise cancellation
• Shared photo albums for preserving high-resolution family & group pictures
• Group event calendar and availability tracking
• Free native iOS and Android apps with end-to-end encrypted push notifications
• Optional password-encrypted channels and full OIDC / SSO support
Spokes Server is free to self-host forever with unlimited users. An optional per-server Spokes Pass ($45/year for your entire server, no per-user fees) unlocks the mobile push notification relay after a 2-month free trial.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon S3
No
Authelia
No
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Azure Virtual Network
Yes
Discord
No
Google Drive
No
Keycloak
No
LiveKit
No
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Nextcloud
No
Integrations
Amazon S3
Yes
Authelia
Yes
Azure Marketplace
No
Azure Virtual Network
No
Discord
Yes
Google Drive
Yes
Keycloak
Yes
LiveKit
Yes
Microsoft Azure
No
Nextcloud
Yes
Pricing Details
$0.45 per hour
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$45 one-time
The self-hosted server is free, with unlimited users and channels and free web/PWA notifications. Spokes Pass is a one-time purchase: $45 per instance for one year or $70 per instance for two years, unlocking native mobile push. Each server receives a two-month push trial; there is no per-user fee. Pass purchases are non-refundable.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/route-server
Vendor Details
Company Name
Logiciel PCBee inc.
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
www.spokes.sh
Product Features
Product Features
Team Chat
End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
No
File Sharing
No
Groups / Channels
No
Payments
No
Search / Filter
No
Self-Destructing Messages
No
Stickers / GIFs
No
Threaded Discussion
No
Video Conferencing
No
Voice Calling
No
Alternatives
Alternatives
No Alternatives