PushAlert

Overview

PushAlert is a web-push service for organizations that want to reach website subscribers across browsers, with tools for targeting and campaign measurement. It is strongest for businesses that need more than basic broadcasts, particularly online stores using abandoned-cart notifications. Its subscriber caps and the iOS version floor deserve close attention before choosing a plan.

Notifications reach desktop, mobile and tablet devices through supported browsers, without requiring mobile visitors to install an app. This is web push rather than native mobile or desktop push, so it suits browser-based audiences, not teams seeking those other notification channels.

Key features

Teams can create unlimited custom audience segments, automate workflows and schedule notifications. Basic adds automatic segmentation and abandoned-cart notifications, a useful combination for stores seeking targeted follow-ups. Rich notifications are also included at that tier.

Campaign reporting covers impressions, clicks, delivery rate, click-through rate, devices, browsers and operating systems. A/B testing compares notification versions and sends the better-performing one, giving campaign teams a way to refine messaging. REST API access supports integrations, although monthly calls are capped from 1,000 on Free to 300,000 on Platinum. Plugins and integrations cover WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop and AMP.

PushAlert works over HTTP and HTTPS, including branded or custom HTTPS domains and subdomains. It supports Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Samsung Internet and UC Browser. Web push on iPhone and iPad requires iOS 16.4 or later, so older Apple devices are outside its supported range.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing for lifetime use and allows 3,000 subscribers. That is a useful entry point, but hitting the cap stops notifications until you upgrade; it is not a tier for a growing audience that can tolerate interruptions.

Basic costs $12 a month, or $10 a month billed annually at $10/mo. Both plans support 3,000 subscribers and include rich notifications, detailed analytics, scheduled notifications, automatic segmentation, abandoned-cart notifications, and email and chat support. Basic adds capabilities and support, not room for more subscribers, so it is best for small audiences that need those tools.

Premium costs $39 a month or $33 a month billed annually at $33/mo, with a 10,000-subscriber limit, 3 websites and up to 3 multi-user logins. Platinum costs $69 a month or $58 a month billed annually at $58/mo; it raises the cap to 50,000 subscribers, allows 5 websites and up to 5 logins. These tiers suit teams needing greater reach or shared access. Annual plans include two months free, but require annual billing.

Enterprise has custom pricing and allows unlimited subscribers, websites and sub-accounts. A 15-day trial is available. Support ranges from email to email and chat, with priority support on higher plans.

Platforms

PushAlert supports Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, ChromeOS and macOS, as well as API access. These operating-system and platform listings describe its reach, while the notification channel remains web push; mobile push and desktop push are not offered.

Who it's for

PushAlert makes most sense for businesses with browser subscribers that want segmentation, automated or scheduled campaigns, analytics and testing in one service. Online stores can use its abandoned-cart notifications and ecommerce integrations. Smaller publishers or businesses may start free, but should plan around the hard 3,000-subscriber ceiling. Organizations with older iPhones or iPads in their audience, or a requirement for native mobile or desktop push, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited custom segments and A/B testing support targeted campaigns and iteration.
• Pros: Abandoned-cart notifications and integrations with major commerce platforms suit online stores.
• Pros: Annual billing lowers monthly rates compared with the corresponding monthly plans and includes two months free.
• Cons: Free and Basic both stop at 3,000 subscribers; the free plan halts sends at the cap.
• Cons: iPhone and iPad web push requires iOS 16.4 or later, and there is no native mobile or desktop push.
• Cons: Premium and Platinum raise subscriber capacity but also require substantially higher monthly spend than Basic.

Alternatives

Compare push notification software if you want to consider the broader category. OneSignal is another freemium option with a free tier described for individuals and organizations just starting out, including 10,000 email sends per month. Pushwoosh offers a free pay-as-you-go plan with 1,000 monthly active users and unlimited push notifications, which may suit teams prioritizing those terms.

PushEngage is worth considering for a very small operation: its free plan covers one website or app, up to 200 subscribers and 30 campaigns. Firebase Cloud Messaging is a no-cost alternative for teams seeking a free service. iZooto has a free Basic plan for up to 2,500 subscribers with unlimited notifications, slightly below PushAlert's free subscriber ceiling.

PushOwl may fit teams comparing email allowances, with a free tier of 500 emails per month and a 5,000-email plan at $19 a month. Amazon SNS offers a free tier with 1 million requests, 100,000 HTTP notifications and 1,000 email notifications. CleverPush is another option with a free trial that ends automatically after 30 days.

Verdict

Choose PushAlert if your audience is reachable through web push and you need segmentation, campaign analytics and testing, especially for ecommerce follow-ups. Its strongest case is the combination of those tools with broad browser reach and store integrations. Look elsewhere if 3,000 subscribers is too restrictive, your Apple audience uses older operating systems, or you need native mobile or desktop push.