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Best Push notification services in 2026

Push notification services send alerts to websites, phones and desktop apps through channels such as web, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS. This list helps budget-minded readers compare delivery options and service plans.

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    OneSignal

    by OneSignal
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    OneSignal brings several messaging channels, segmentation and automation into one platform, with a free plan and month-to-month Growth option.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    Pushwoosh

    by Pushwoosh
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Pushwoosh combines messaging channels with automation and analytics, and offers a free tier with defined usage limits.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
  3. 3

    PushEngage

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    PushEngage covers multiple messaging channels and offers subscriber-based plans, integrations, and workflow tools. Its free plan is limited to one site or app, 200 subscribers, and 30 campaigns.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $14/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    Firebase Cloud Messaging

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    FCM provides message delivery options and targeting for a range of client platforms at no listed cost. Web projects need HTTPS, and sensitive-data apps must add their own end-to-end encryption.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    ntfy

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Choose ntfy if you want to send alerts from scripts or APIs to mobile apps or browser notifications, with a self-hosting option.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Visit site
  6. 6

    PushAlert

    by PushAlert
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    PushAlert offers web push campaigns with segmentation, automation, analytics, and testing.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    iZooto

    by iZooto
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose iZooto if you need push notifications for publisher audiences, including web push, mobile app notifications, segmentation, or abandoned-cart triggers.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Gravitec

    by Gravitec
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Choose Gravitec if web push, audience segmentation and automation fit your notification needs.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
  9. 9

    PushBots

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose PushBots if your application needs segmented push notifications, API access, or dashboard-based campaign management.

    7.2 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Pusher Beams

    Free plan API

    Pusher Beams offers API-based push delivery with web and mobile coverage, workflow support, and clearly stated subscriber caps.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    Azure Notification Hubs

    Free plan API

    Azure Notification Hubs is focused on mobile push delivery through an API, with capacity varying by tier. It is not a fit if web or desktop push, or built-in automation workflows, are required.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
  12. 12

    Firepush

    by Firepush
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Firepush pairs push notifications with audience segmentation and offers plans tied to monthly volume. The free tier has a 500-push allowance, while paid plans list larger limits.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $13/mo Visit site
  13. 13

    Gotify

    Free plan AndroidAPILinux+3

    Gotify combines a self-hosted message server, WebUI, API access, and an Android push client. Check the plugin platform restriction and PKCE requirement if either affects your setup.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  14. 14

    Azure Monitor

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    6.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Webpushr

    Free plan API

    Choose Webpushr if you need web push notifications with segmentation and automation, and want to start without a time-limited free plan.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
  16. 16

    Amazon SNS

    Free plan APIWeb

    Amazon SNS covers application-to-application and application-to-person messaging, with standard and FIFO topic behavior and multiple delivery endpoints.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $0.50 Visit site
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    PushOwl

    by PushOwl
    Free plan Web

    PushOwl pairs email marketing tools with plans based on monthly send volume. The free tier is capped at 500 emails per month, and paid plans start at $19 a month.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Notifme SDK

    Free plan APISelf-hosted

    Choose Notifme SDK if you are building with Node.js and want a free, open-source library with multiple notification channels and provider-routing strategies.

    6.4 Open source Visit site
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    CleverTap

    by CleverTap
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    CleverTap brings messaging, analytics, experimentation, personalization, and orchestration together across many channels.

    6.3 30-day trial Visit site
  20. 20

    EngageLab

    by EngageLab
    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+4

    EngageLab spans marketing automation, messaging and other customer engagement products, with developer resources and configurable data locations.

    6.3 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Braze

    by Braze
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Braze if your team needs lifecycle marketing across multiple channels, with data activation and journey orchestration in one platform.

    6.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Batch

    by Batch
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Batch combines cross-channel campaign tools with a customer data platform and AI features. Teams should account for the stated implementation timeline and request pricing details.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    Airship Experimentation

    by Airship Experimentation
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Airship Experimentation combines testing, rollout controls, and real-time optimization for app and web experiences. Teams should request pricing to assess either listed option.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  24. 24

    MoEngage

    by MoEngage
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    MoEngage brings analytics, personalization, and multiple communication channels into a customer engagement platform.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  25. 25

    Push4site

    Free trial AndroidAPIWeb

    Push4site offers several notification formats, targeting options, and automation scenarios for communicating with site visitors.

    5.8 From $25 · 30-day trial Visit site

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Check whether a service has a free plan or trial, what paid use starts at, and whether its licence fits your needs if you need to read or change code. Compare push channels, audience segmentation, automation workflows, API access and subscriber limits before choosing.

Questions

Which services have a free plan?

PushEngage, Firebase Cloud Messaging, ntfy, Pusher Beams and Azure Notification Hubs list a free plan. Other services may use different pricing terms.

Which service lists a free trial?

WonderPush lists a 14-day trial and a paid plan from €1 per month.

What channels can these services support?

The comparison covers web push, mobile push and desktop push. Listed platforms include web, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.

What features should I compare?

Compare audience segmentation, automation workflows, API access, subscriber limits, free-plan terms and paid starting prices.

Which service has a free pricing model?

Firebase Cloud Messaging is listed with a free pricing model and a free plan.

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