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PushAlert vs Pusher Beams
Both stand on push notification services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
PushAlert offers web push campaigns with segmentation, automation, analytics, and testing. The 3,000-subscriber free limit and iOS version requirement are important constraints to check against your audience.
Visit PushAlert Free plan API
Pusher Beams offers API-based push delivery with web and mobile coverage, workflow support, and clearly stated subscriber caps. The free plan provides an entry point, while paid monthly tiers scale from 10,000 to 250,000 subscribers.
Visit Pusher BeamsThe facts
| PushAlert | Pusher Beams | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic Annual: $10 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Maker | PushAlert | Not published |
| Website | pushalert.co | pusher.com |
| On push notification services | #6 of 31 | #10 of 31 |
PushAlert: what it does well
- Mobile notifications do not require a mobile app.
- Custom audience segments have no stated limit.
- Campaign analytics include CTR and delivery rate.
- A/B testing compares notification versions.
- Integrations include WordPress and Shopify.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3,000 subscribers.
- Notifications stop after exceeding the free subscriber limit.
- iPhone and iPad web push requires iOS 16.4 or above.
Pusher Beams: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Web and mobile push support
- API access included
- Automation workflows included
- Plans list subscriber limits
What to know first
- Desktop push is not supported
- Paid plans billed monthly
- Higher tiers carry monthly costs
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