PushAlert

PushAlert is a web push notification platform for communicating with audiences across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. It offers audience segmentation, automation workflows, API access, and campaign analytics covering impressions, clicks, delivery rate, CTR, device types, browsers, and operating systems. A/B testing compares notification versions and sends the better-performing option. Mobile visitor notifications do not require a mobile app; web push on iPhone and iPad requires iOS 16.4 or above. Supported browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Samsung Internet, and UC Browser. The platform supports HTTP and HTTPS, including branded or custom HTTPS domains and subdomains, and lists integrations such as WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, and AMP. Its Free plan costs nothing and supports 3,000 subscribers; after that limit, notifications cannot be sent until upgrading. Basic is $12 a month or $10 a month billed annually. PushAlert was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in India.

PushAlert combines web push campaigns with segmentation, analytics, and A/B testing. Check subscriber limits and platform support before choosing a plan.

PushAlert suits teams sending web push campaigns to audiences across devices and browsers. It may also fit teams that need segmentation, campaign analytics, or CMS integrations.

PushAlert is a web push service for businesses reaching people who subscribe through their websites. It is best suited to sites and online stores that need segmentation and campaign reporting without requiring a mobile app. Its free plan has room for 3,000 subscribers, but that cap stops notifications until you upgrade.

Overview

PushAlert focuses on browser notifications rather than native app or desktop push. It supports desktop, mobile and tablet devices, and mobile visitors can receive notifications without installing an app. On iPhone and iPad, web push requires iOS 16.4 or later.

Browser support includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Samsung Internet and UC Browser. The service works over HTTP and HTTPS, including branded or custom HTTPS domains and subdomains. Founded in 2017, its maker is based in India.

Key features

Audience segmentation, automation workflows and scheduled notifications give teams ways to target and time campaigns rather than rely only on broad broadcasts. Custom audience segments are unlimited. Basic adds automatic segmentation and abandoned-cart notifications, which makes it a more relevant starting point for online stores; rich notifications and detailed analytics are included there too.

Campaign reporting covers impressions, clicks, delivery rate, click-through rate, devices, browsers and operating systems. A/B testing compares notification variations and sends the better-performing version, offering a way to refine campaign messages. REST API access is available, with monthly call limits ranging from 1,000 on Free to 300,000 on Platinum.

Plugins and integrations include WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop and AMP. That range suits sites using common publishing and commerce platforms, though the plan’s subscriber and website limits still matter as a business grows.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing, billed lifetime free, and supports 3,000 subscribers. That is a useful no-cost ceiling for a small audience, but once it is reached PushAlert will not send notifications until you upgrade. The service also offers a 15-day trial.

Basic costs $12 a month, billed monthly, for 3,000 subscribers. It adds rich notifications, detailed analytics, scheduled notifications, automatic segmentation, abandoned-cart notifications, and email and chat support. Because it shares Free’s subscriber cap, its case rests on those campaign tools and support rather than audience growth. Basic Annual costs $10 a month, billed annually at $10/mo, for the same 3,000 subscribers.

Premium costs $39 a month, billed monthly, and raises the limit to 10,000 subscribers. It allows three websites and up to three multi-user logins, making it a better fit for a growing team managing several properties. Premium Annual costs $33 a month, billed annually at $33/mo, with the same subscriber limit.

Platinum costs $69 a month, billed monthly, for 50,000 subscribers, five websites and up to five multi-user logins. It is aimed at larger operations that need more reach and seats. Platinum Annual costs $58 a month, billed annually at $58/mo. Annual plans include two months free. Enterprise has custom pricing and offers unlimited subscribers, websites and sub-accounts.

Platforms

PushAlert lists support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as API access. Its web push reaches browsers on Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux, ChromeOS and macOS. This is browser-based coverage, not mobile or desktop push: those notification types are marked No.

Who it's for

PushAlert suits publishers and online stores that want web-based subscriber campaigns, audience targeting and performance reporting, especially if they use one of its listed CMS or commerce integrations. Small sites can start free, while teams managing multiple websites can consider Premium or Platinum for their higher subscriber limits and multi-user access.

It is a weaker fit for teams seeking native mobile or desktop push, or for a free account expected to keep sending after 3,000 subscribers. Apple-device reach also depends on iOS 16.4 or later.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited custom segments support detailed audience organization without a segment cap.
• Pros: Analytics and A/B testing give campaign teams performance measures and a way to compare notification variations.
• Pros: Mobile web notifications do not require visitors to install an app.
• Cons: Free and Basic both cap subscribers at 3,000, and Free stops sending at that limit.
• Cons: PushAlert does not provide mobile or desktop push, limiting it to web push campaigns.
• Cons: iPhone and iPad web push excludes devices running versions before iOS 16.4.

Alternatives

Push Notification Software is a directory of push notification tools for readers comparing options across the category.

Choose PushEngage if its free plan’s 200-subscriber limit, 30 mobile and browser push campaigns, and one website or app suit your scale and channel needs better.

Firebase Cloud Messaging is a no-cost alternative for readers who want a free messaging option across its listed platforms.

OneSignal is another freemium option for readers comparing free plans and platform coverage.

Pushwoosh is another freemium option for readers considering a different platform mix.

EngageLab is a paid alternative with a free trial for readers comparing marketing automation options.

ntfy is a freemium alternative for readers considering a self-hosted option.

WebEngage is a paid alternative for readers comparing platform coverage.

Airship Experimentation is a paid alternative for readers considering app and web experiences, automation and real-time orchestration.

Verdict

Choose PushAlert if your priority is browser-based campaigns with segmentation, analytics and A/B testing, and its subscriber limits match your audience. Look elsewhere if you need native mobile or desktop push, or if the 3,000-subscriber ceiling on the free and Basic tiers is too restrictive.