PusharooLooking for a OneSignal alternative for web push?
OneSignal is a capable multi-channel platform. If you only need web push for your websites and don’t want a bill that grows with every subscriber, here’s how Pusharoo compares — fairly.
- OneSignal’s free plan sends web push to a maximum of 10,000 subscribers per send; Growth is $19/mo plus $0.004 per web push subscriber (pricing page, Nov 12, 2026).
- At 50,000 web subscribers, that’s about $219/month on Growth. Pusharoo is $0 at any size.
- OneSignal covers app push, email, SMS and in-app messaging; Pusharoo is web push only.
- Pick Pusharoo for website push with no caps or badges; pick OneSignal if you need native app push or omnichannel journeys.
At a glance
| Pusharoo | OneSignal (per its pricing page, Nov 12, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Web push price | $0, for life | Free plan: max 10,000 subscribers per send. Growth: from $19/mo + $0.004 per web push subscriber |
| Subscriber limit | None | Unlimited contacts; web push billed per subscriber on paid plans |
| Segments | Unlimited | 6 on Free, 10 on Growth, more on annual plans |
| Automations / journeys | Unlimited | 3 active journeys on Free, 5 on Growth |
| Channels | Web push (desktop, Android, iPhone Home Screen) | Mobile push, web push, email, SMS/RCS, in-app |
| Native app SDKs | No | Yes |
| Branding on prompt/notifications | Never | Check your plan |
What it costs as you grow
Formula used: OneSignal Growth $19 + $0.004 × 50,000. Your bill will vary with mobile users, email and add-ons. Pusharoo has no paid tier at all.
When OneSignal is the better fit
- You have native iOS/Android apps and want one tool for app and web push.
- You need email, SMS and in-app messages orchestrated in the same journeys.
- You want vendor SLAs, enterprise roles and long reporting history.
That’s a real platform, and it’s priced like one.
When Pusharoo is the better fit
- You run one or many websites and want push without a per-subscriber bill.
- You want no badges anywhere and your own branded prompt.
- You want segments, schedules, automations and webhooks without plan gates.
- You like a two-file setup with no Firebase project.
Switching from another push tool
Be aware of one technical truth: web push subscriptions are tied to the VAPID key of the service that created them. Unless your current provider hands you its private keys, existing subscribers can’t be silently moved — they need to opt in again with the new service. A practical migration:
- Install Pusharoo’s
sw.jsand snippet (see setup); remove the old provider’s worker so only one service worker controls the page. - Send a final message through the old tool inviting subscribers to tap your new prompt.
- Let the soft prompt rebuild the list; it grows quickly on returning traffic.
Details on keys and portability: owning your push list.
Questions
Is Pusharoo a free OneSignal alternative?
Yes, for website push. Pusharoo is free for life with no subscriber, campaign or automation limits. It does not do native app push, email or SMS.
Can I import my OneSignal subscribers?
Not directly. Subscriptions are bound to the sending service’s VAPID keys, so subscribers re-opt in through Pusharoo’s prompt. Most returning visitors do this in one tap.
Where did these OneSignal numbers come from?
From OneSignal’s public pricing page, read on Nov 12, 2026. Prices change; always check the vendor’s page.
Keep reading
Web push notification pricing, compared honestly
Published list prices for popular services at 50,000 subscribers, dated and sourced.
Choosing a push notification service for your website
A no-nonsense checklist: caps, badges, gated features, ownership, iPhone, setup effort.
Self-hosted web push and owning your list
Endpoints + VAPID keys = a list you control. What self-hosting means and what it costs you.
White-label push notifications: your brand, not ours
Your name, icon and words on every prompt and notification. No “Powered by” badge.
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