Head to head · Best Push Notification Services
Airship vs Gravitec
Airship scores higher overall (3.2 vs 2.8), but the right pick depends on which dimension matters most to you.
| Criterion | AirshipMarginal Fit | GravitecMarginal Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 3.2— higher score for Airship | 2.8 |
| Capability45% of composite | 4.0— higher score for Airship | 2.9 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 3.0— higher score for Airship | 2.0 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 1.1 | 4.6— higher score for Gravitec |
| Best for | Enterprise | Small, Mid-Market |
| Pricing | Custom enterprise quotes based on Monthly Active Users (MAU). Annual contracts typically range from $25,000 to over $750,000; no public free tier available. | Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Fix plan $20/month. (vendor pricing page, verified 2026-08-06) |
Airship
- Enterprise-grade: proven at 100B+ messages with guaranteed SLA
- Sophisticated journey orchestration for personalised multi-channel engagement
- Strong analytics and A/B testing for large subscriber populations
- Enterprise-only pricing — inaccessible for smaller publishers
- Complexity appropriate for enterprise scale — overkill for simpler needs
- Implementation requires dedicated marketing technology resource
Gravitec
- Easy to use and set up
- Great customer support
- Powerful automation features
- Limited mobile push support
- Some features can be complex to set up
- Occasional issues with integration
Common questions
Is Airship or Gravitec better?
Airship scores higher overall (3.2 vs 2.8), but the right pick depends on which dimension matters most to you. Airship scores 3.2/5 and Gravitec scores 2.8/5 on Benchmark Grid's independent assessment. Scores are set editorially by SODP against published criteria and cannot be purchased.
Which is cheaper, Airship or Gravitec?
On total cost of ownership — which covers pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Airship scores 1.1/5 and Gravitec scores 4.6/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed across 12 criteria grouped into Capability (45% of the composite), Publisher Fit (40%) and Total Cost of Ownership (15%). Assessment is carried out by SODP's editorial team against a published methodology. Vendors cannot pay for inclusion, scores or rankings.
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