Novu
The open-source notification infrastructure for developers.
Overview
Novu is an open-source notification infrastructure built for engineering teams. It provides a single API to manage all product notifications (in-app, push, email, SMS, chat) and includes ready-to-use UI components like a notification center. Being open-source, it offers the flexibility of self-hosting for maximum control and data privacy, alongside a managed cloud offering.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source
- Unified API for all channels
- Embeddable Notification Center (React, Vue, Angular)
- Visual workflow and template editor
- Multi-provider support
- User preference management
- Self-hosting option
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source with a strong community
- Option for self-hosting gives ultimate control
- Pre-built, framework-agnostic UI components
Unique Value: Get the power of a complete notification infrastructure with the flexibility and control of open-source.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Development teams building a flexible, self-hosted notification system
- Startups looking for a powerful, free notification infrastructure
- Companies in regulated industries needing to control their own data
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams without the technical resources to manage a self-hosted solution (if not using cloud)
- Purely marketing-focused campaigns
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a robust free and open-source alternative to proprietary solutions like Knock and Courier, with the key benefit of self-hosting.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 30K notifications/month (Cloud)
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