PusharooThe best free web push notification services, compared
“Free” means very different things across push tools: 200 subscribers, 10,000 per send, 500 notifications a month — or no limit at all. We read every free plan from the vendor’s own pricing page on Nov 12, 2026.
- Free plans range from 200 subscribers (PushEngage) to 10,000 per send (OneSignal) — read Nov 12, 2026.
- Some free plans cap subscribers, others cap sends or notifications per month, others add branding.
- Pusharoo has no paid tier at all: unlimited subscribers, campaigns, automations and websites.
- Paid platforms still win if you need app push, email/SMS or cart triggers.
Free plans side by side (Nov 12, 2026)
| Service | Free plan (as listed by the vendor) | First paid step |
|---|---|---|
| Pusharoo | Everything, unlimited, for life | None — no paid plan |
| OneSignal | Web push to a maximum of 10,000 subscribers per send | Growth from $19/mo + $0.004 per web push subscriber |
| Webpushr | Up to 10,000 subscribers, all features | $29/mo up to 50K subscribers |
| SendPulse | Up to 10,000 subscribers | Pro $24/mo (monthly) at 30,000 subscribers |
| Gravitec | Notify up to 10,000; 5 automations/day; no Safari; “Powered by Gravitec.net” | Paid “Fix” and Business tiers |
| PushAlert | Free plan up to 3,000 subscribers (per its FAQ) | Basic $12/mo ($10/mo billed annually) |
| PushEngage | Up to 200 subscribers, 1 site, 30 campaigns total | Business $8/mo billed yearly (up to 1,000) |
| Brevo PushOwl (Shopify) | 500 web push notifications/month | Plus $19/mo (10k notifications/month) |
| Aimtell | 14-day trial, no free plan | Basic $49/mo up to 10,000 |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | No-cost delivery API (no dashboard) | Stays no-cost |
Sources: each vendor’s public pricing page (onesignal.com/pricing, webpushr.com/pricing, sendpulse.com/prices/webpush, gravitec.net/pricing, pushalert.co/pricing, pushengage.com/pricing, apps.shopify.com/pushowl, aimtell.com/pricing, firebase.google.com/pricing). Prices exclude tax and change often — check before deciding. We’re not affiliated with any of these companies; names are their owners’ trademarks.
How free plans limit you
| Limit type | Example | What it means at scale |
|---|---|---|
| Subscriber cap | PushEngage 200, PushAlert 3,000, Webpushr 10,000 | You pay once your list passes the cap |
| Per-send cap | OneSignal 10,000 per send | Bigger lists need paid plans to reach everyone |
| Notification quota | PushOwl 500/month | Each campaign × subscribers counts |
| Feature gates | Gravitec: 5 automations/day, no Safari | Some browsers or features are paid |
| Branding | Gravitec “Powered by” | Vendor name visible to your visitors |
Which free option fits
| Situation | Reasonable pick |
|---|---|
| Website push, any list size, no budget | Pusharoo |
| Website + native mobile apps in one tool | OneSignal |
| Already using SendPulse for email | SendPulse |
| Shopify store wanting email + push in one app | Brevo PushOwl |
| Developer building a custom stack | Firebase Cloud Messaging or standard Web Push libraries |
Where Pusharoo is not the right pick: it does web push only — no native app push, email, SMS or WhatsApp — and it has no ready-made store plugins. Cart reminders work through events you send (Pusharoo.track('added_to_cart') or the REST API) plus an automation that stops on purchase, so they need a little setup rather than a one-click integration. If you want everything pre-wired for your store, a paid platform may be worth it.
Why Pusharoo can be free
Browsers’ push services don’t charge senders per message. Pusharoo runs its own standards-based sender — no Firebase project in the middle — so the marginal cost of another subscriber is tiny. That’s why there are no subscriber caps, no per-send caps and no paid tier (pricing explained).
Checklist before choosing
- Does the service worker live on your domain (portable permission), or the vendor’s subdomain?
- Is there a “Powered by” badge on prompts or notifications?
- Are iPhone Home Screen subscribers supported?
- Are segments, scheduling and automations included or paid?
- What happens to cost when your list grows 10×?
Questions
What is the best free push notification service?
For websites, it depends on your needs. If you want no caps at all on web push, Pusharoo has no paid tier. If you need native app push too, OneSignal’s free plan is a common start.
Is OneSignal free?
OneSignal’s pricing page (read Nov 12, 2026) lists a free plan with web push to a maximum of 10,000 subscribers per send; paid Growth starts at $19/mo plus $0.004 per web push subscriber.
Are free push services safe to use?
Look for honest prompts, no ad injection, a service worker on your own domain and clear data handling. Avoid any tool that monetises your subscribers with ads.
Which push service has the best free plan?
It depends on your size and needs: compare subscriber caps, send limits, branding and features on each vendor’s page, as summarised above.
Do I need a push service at all?
You can self-host, but a service saves building subscription storage, sending, segmentation and stats.
Keep reading
Web push notification pricing, compared honestly
Published list prices for popular services at 50,000 subscribers, dated and sourced.
Looking for a OneSignal alternative for web push?
Fair, dated comparison: pricing at scale, limits, branding and when OneSignal is still the better pick.
Looking for a Webpushr alternative?
Free up to 10,000 vs. unlimited, paid tiers from $29/mo, HTTP-site support and portability.
Looking for a PushEngage alternative?
Free-plan limits, paid pricing, cart recovery and A/B tests — and when PushEngage is the better pick.
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Free for life. No limits.
Unlimited subscribers, campaigns and automations. No badges. About five minutes to install.