PushAlert

Overview

PushAlert is a web-push service for businesses that want to reach website subscribers across browsers, including mobile visitors without asking them to install an app. Its strongest fit is a site or online store that needs audience targeting, campaign reporting and subscription growth controls in one service.

It works across desktop, mobile and tablet browsers, with HTTP and HTTPS support, including branded or custom HTTPS domains and subdomains. iPhone and iPad web push requires iOS 16.4 or later, so older Apple devices fall outside its mobile reach. The maker is based in India and was founded in 2017.

Key features

Audience segmentation, automation workflows and scheduled notifications give teams options beyond one-off broadcasts. There is no limit on custom audience segments, and the Basic plan adds automatic segmentation and abandoned-cart notifications, making it a practical starting point for stores that want to act on subscriber behavior. Rich notifications are also included on Basic.

Analytics report impressions, clicks, delivery rate, click-through rate, devices, browsers and operating systems. A/B testing compares notification variations and sends the better-performing version, which can help teams refine campaigns rather than rely on a single message. REST API access is available, with monthly call limits ranging from 1,000 on Free to 300,000 on Platinum.

Browser support includes Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Edge, Samsung Internet and UC Browser. CMS and commerce integrations include WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop and AMP. PushAlert is specifically a web-push product: it does not provide mobile push or desktop push.

Pricing

The Free plan costs $0.00 USD for lifetime use and supports 3,000 subscribers. That cap is a hard operational limit: once reached, notifications stop until you upgrade. It is useful for a small audience or an initial evaluation, but not a safe long-term choice for a growing list.

Basic costs $12 a month, or $10 a month billed annually. Both support 3,000 subscribers; Basic adds rich notifications, detailed analytics, scheduled notifications, automatic segmentation, abandoned-cart notifications, and email and chat support. It suits a smaller business that needs those campaign tools but does not need a larger subscriber allowance. The annual rate commits to annual billing.

Premium costs $39 a month, or $33 a month billed annually, and supports 10,000 subscribers, three websites and up to three multi-user logins. It is the step up for teams managing several sites or needing more seats and audience capacity. Platinum costs $69 a month, or $58 a month billed annually, with 50,000 subscribers, five websites and up to five logins; the higher allowance is aimed at larger operations. Annual plans include two months free.

Enterprise has custom pricing and offers unlimited subscribers, websites and sub-accounts. A 15-day trial is available. Support ranges from email to email and chat, with priority support on higher plans.

Platforms

PushAlert supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows, as well as API access. Its notifications are delivered through supported browsers rather than native mobile or desktop push. Mobile web notifications do not require a separate app, but Apple-device support starts at iOS 16.4.

Who it's for

PushAlert suits publishers and online stores that want browser-based subscriber campaigns, segmentation and measurable testing, particularly when they need several websites or team logins. A growing subscriber base should budget for a paid tier before hitting the free cap. It is a poor fit for teams seeking native app push or those whose iPhone and iPad audience largely uses older operating systems.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad browser and device coverage, including mobile web push without an app, expands reach beyond desktop visitors.
• Pros: Unrestricted custom segments, campaign analytics and A/B testing support targeted campaigns and performance comparisons.
• Pros: Premium and Platinum include multiple websites and logins, which can accommodate small teams managing several properties.
• Cons: Free and Basic both stop at 3,000 subscribers, and the free tier blocks sends at the cap.
• Cons: Apple mobile web push requires iOS 16.4 or later, and the service does not offer native mobile or desktop push.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Push Notification Software.

• Pushwoosh is another freemium option, with a free pay-as-you-go plan that includes 1,000 MAU, 20,000 email sends per month and unlimited push notifications.
• OneSignal offers a free plan for starters with 10,000 email sends per month and 1,000 monthly active users.
• PushEngage has a free plan limited to one website or app, 200 subscribers and 30 mobile and browser push campaigns; consider it for a smaller list.
• Firebase Cloud Messaging is a no-cost option for teams looking for a free messaging service.
• iZooto offers a free Basic plan for up to 2,500 subscribers and unlimited notifications, a lower free subscriber ceiling than PushAlert.
• PushOwl is another freemium alternative.
• Webpushr has a free plan below 10,000 subscribers, offering a higher free subscriber ceiling than PushAlert.
• Amazon SNS has a free tier that includes one million requests, 100,000 HTTP notifications and 1,000 email notifications.

Verdict

Choose PushAlert if your business needs browser-based campaigns with segmentation, analytics and A/B testing, and can plan around its subscriber-based pricing. Its no-app mobile reach and useful commerce features make it a strong fit for web-first publishers and stores. Look elsewhere if you need native push or expect to exceed 3,000 subscribers without moving beyond the free or Basic allowance.