Pusher Beams
Push notifications API for iOS and Android.
Overview
Pusher Beams is a push notification service that simplifies sending transactional and user-centric notifications to mobile devices. It provides unified SDKs for iOS and Android, handles token management, and offers a simple API for triggering notifications. It's designed for developers who need a reliable way to deliver notifications without the overhead of a full marketing suite. It also supports an 'Interests' feature for pub/sub style messaging.
✨ Key Features
- Unified API for iOS and Android
- SDKs for native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java)
- Interest-based pub/sub messaging
- Secure authentication
- Real-time debugging console
- Manages device tokens automatically
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Simple, developer-first API
- Focus purely on native mobile push notifications
- Easy-to-use 'Interests' feature for topic-based messaging
Unique Value: Add reliable native push notifications to your iOS and Android apps with a clean, developer-friendly API.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Social apps notifying users of new friend requests
- News apps sending breaking news alerts to topic subscribers
- E-commerce apps sending shipping status updates
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Web push notifications
- Multi-channel messaging (email, SMS)
- Marketers needing a visual campaign builder
🏆 Alternatives
Much simpler and more focused than broad engagement platforms like OneSignal, making it ideal for developers who just need a solid push API without extra marketing features.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Up to 1,000 monthly active users
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