FoxPush vs OneSignal
FoxPush
A programmatic push notification platform built for publisher monetization and audience retention
Publishers using it: 1
OneSignal
A leading omnichannel engagement platform specializing in push notifications and multi-channel messaging
Publishers using it: 61 · incl. ABC27, Ad Age, Al Jazeera
Last verified Oct 19, 2026
At a glance
- FoxPush scores 3.6/5 and OneSignal scores 3.9/5 in Benchmark Grid's independent push notification services benchmark, both assessed on the same 10 criteria.
- The widest gaps are monetisation (FoxPush 4.8, OneSignal 0.8) and delivery speed & reliability at scale (FoxPush 2.5, OneSignal 4.5); they are within 0.3 on 1 of 10 criteria.
- Both are built for small and mid-market publishers.
- On total cost of ownership FoxPush scores 3.8 and OneSignal 3.3 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 1 publishers use FoxPush and 61 use OneSignal.
- Scores last verified 19 Oct 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
FoxPush is stronger on monetisation (4.8 vs 0.8).
OneSignal is stronger on delivery speed & reliability at scale (4.5 vs 2.5), opt-in rate optimisation (4.5 vs 2.5) and rich content & formats (4.5 vs 2.5).
Which one fits
Choose FoxPush if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight monetisation heavily — FoxPush leads on it in this benchmark.
Choose OneSignal if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight delivery speed & reliability at scale, opt-in rate optimisation and rich content & formats heavily — OneSignal leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to FoxPush and OneSignal in this benchmark, listed A to Z.
- 3.3AirshipEnterprise-grade mobile engagement platform for orchestrating automated multi-channel customer journeys at scaleRead review
- 3.9iZootoAn owned audience marketing platform for digital publishers to engage, retain, and monetize their audience.Read review
- 3.5PushEngageThe leading web push notification platform to increase traffic, engagement, and sales with automated messaging.Read review
- 3.7PushwooshA high-speed omnichannel customer engagement platform for personalized push, email, SMS, and WhatsApp messaging.Read review
All 12 scored tools are in Best Push Notification Services.
Who uses them
Publishers we have detected running each tool, from ads.txt, site code and published case studies. Agencies, brands and vendors are excluded.
Head to head
| Criterion | FoxPush | OneSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery speed & reliability at scale14% of capability | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Automation & triggers12% of capability | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Opt-in rate optimisation12% of capability | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Targeting & segmentation12% of capability | 3.2 | 4.7 |
| Analytics & attribution10% of capability | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Integration effort & page speed8% of capability | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| Monetisation8% of capability | 4.8 | 0.8 |
| Platform coverage8% of capability | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| Privacy & compliance8% of capability | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Rich content & formats8% of capability | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Capability45% of composite | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 3.8 | 3.3 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | FoxPush | OneSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Entry cost | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Implementation cost | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| Ongoing cost | 3.1 | 3.0 |
FoxPush pricing
Basic free (unlimited subscribers, 1 site); Premium $49/month (5 sites); Business $199/month (7 sites); Enterprise $300/month (unlimited sites, contact sales).
OneSignal pricing
Free plan (10,000 web push subscribers per send, 1,000 mobile MAU); Growth from $19/month plus usage; Professional and Enterprise are custom-priced on annual contracts.
What users say
FoxPush
1 positive · 4 neutral · 2 negative
OneSignal
29 positive · 13 neutral · 9 negative
Mentions we could not tie to a real user, and those flagged as promotional, are excluded. Sentiment is opinion, and is independent of the verified publisher adoptions above.
FoxPush scores 3.6 and OneSignal scores 3.9 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Push Notification Services benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/foxpush/onesignal, verified Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
How do FoxPush and OneSignal differ?
FoxPush is stronger on monetisation (4.8 vs 0.8). OneSignal is stronger on delivery speed & reliability at scale (4.5 vs 2.5), opt-in rate optimisation (4.5 vs 2.5) and rich content & formats (4.5 vs 2.5). Neither is better in the abstract — which one suits you depends on which of those dimensions carries the most weight in your operation.
Which is cheaper, FoxPush or OneSignal?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — FoxPush scores 3.8/5 and OneSignal scores 3.3/5. A higher score means better value, not a lower sticker price.
How are these scores calculated?
Each tool is assessed against its category's published criteria (10 in this benchmark), which make up 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 positions.
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