Ntfy
Ntfy is an open-source, HTTP-based pub-sub notification service that simplifies sending push notifications to mobile devices and desktops.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Send instant push notifications to your phone or desktop via simple HTTP requests.
Who should look elsewhere
Free tier topics are essentially public passwords, requiring careful naming
Pros
- +Extremely simple to integrate using standard HTTP requests
- +Highly flexible for various use cases, from personal alerts to system monitoring
- +Open-source and can be self-hosted for complete control
- +Rich notification features including attachments and action buttons
- +No sign-up required for basic usage
Cons
- −Free tier topics are essentially public passwords, requiring careful naming
- −Advanced features like reserved topics and higher message limits require a paid subscription
Key features
- ✓HTTP-based pub-sub notification service
- ✓Send notifications via PUT/POST requests
- ✓Dynamic topic creation
- ✓Mobile app for Android and iOS
- ✓Desktop notifications via web app
- ✓Configurable notification priorities (sounds & vibrations)
- ✓Action buttons for direct interaction
- ✓Tags and emojis for classification and personalization
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | — | month | Try ntfy for free without sign-up; Topic is essentially a password |
| Supporter | $6 | month | 2,500 daily messages; 3 reserved topics; 3 phone calls |
| Pro | $12 | month | 20k daily messages; 10 reserved topics; 20 phone calls |
| Business | $25 | month | 50k daily messages; 50 reserved topics; 50 phone calls |