OneSignal alternatives

Killing $9+/mo (contact limits) (~$108/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

$9+/mo (contact limits)

the answer easy migration

Send push notifications to any device over simple HTTP PUT.

you stop paying $9+/mo (contact limits) → keep ~$108/yr

head-to-head

ntfy oss ⭐ 33.7K self-host Apache-2.0-or-later

Free / self-host free

Send push notifications to any device over simple HTTP PUT.

trade-offs: Consumer app experience basic

Novu oss ⭐ 39.7K self-host Apache-2.0-or-later

Free

Notification infrastructure with digest, preferences and providers.

trade-offs: ee-folder for some features

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What is the best free alternative to OneSignal?

ntfy is the top free option — Send push notifications to any device over simple HTTP PUT.

How much can I save by switching from OneSignal?

OneSignal costs $9+/mo (contact limits), so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $108/year per seat.

Can OneSignal be self-hosted?

Yes — ntfy and Novu can be self-hosted for free.