Gravitec vs OneSignal
Gravitec
Automated web push notification platform for publishers to increase traffic and reader retention
Publishers using it: 4 · incl. Kyiv Post, Brickset.com, Digital Doorway
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
- Gravitec scores 2.8/5 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 platform coverage (Gravitec 2.0, OneSignal 4.8) and delivery speed & reliability at scale (Gravitec 2.8, OneSignal 4.5).
- Both are built for small and mid-market publishers.
- On total cost of ownership Gravitec scores 4.6 and OneSignal 3.3 (higher means better value, not a lower price).
- In our tracking 4 publishers use Gravitec and 61 use OneSignal.
- Scores last verified 19 Oct 2026. Vendors cannot pay for a score or a position.
Where they differ
OneSignal is stronger on platform coverage (4.8 vs 2.0), delivery speed & reliability at scale (4.5 vs 2.8), rich content & formats (4.5 vs 2.8) and opt-in rate optimisation (4.5 vs 3.0).
Which one fits
Choose Gravitec if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight monetisation heavily — Gravitec leads on it in this benchmark.
Choose OneSignal if…
- You publish at small and mid-market scale.
- You weight platform coverage, delivery speed & reliability at scale and rich content & formats heavily — OneSignal leads on those in this benchmark.
Also weighing these
The nearest-scored tools to Gravitec 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
- 3.6FoxPushA programmatic push notification platform built for publisher monetization and audience retentionRead review
- 3.5PushEngageThe leading web push notification platform to increase traffic, engagement, and sales with automated messaging.Read review
- 3.0WonderPush (a Brevo company)Unlimited push notifications for iOS, Android and WebRead 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 | Gravitec | OneSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery speed & reliability at scale14% of capability | 2.8 | 4.5 |
| Automation & triggers12% of capability | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Opt-in rate optimisation12% of capability | 3.0 | 4.5 |
| Targeting & segmentation12% of capability | 3.2 | 4.7 |
| Analytics & attribution10% of capability | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Integration effort & page speed8% of capability | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Monetisation8% of capability | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Platform coverage8% of capability | 2.0 | 4.8 |
| Privacy & compliance8% of capability | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Rich content & formats8% of capability | 2.8 | 4.5 |
| Capability45% of composite | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Publisher fit40% of composite | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Total cost of ownership15% of composite | 4.6 | 3.3 |
Cost of ownership
| Sub-score | Gravitec | OneSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Entry cost | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Implementation cost | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Hidden-fee risk | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Ongoing cost | 4.6 | 3.0 |
Gravitec pricing
Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Fix plan $20/month. (vendor pricing page, verified 2026-08-06)
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
Gravitec
14 positive · 4 neutral · 0 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.
Gravitec scores 2.8 and OneSignal scores 3.9 in Benchmark Grid's independent Best Push Notification Services benchmark (benchmarkgrid.com/vs/gravitec/onesignal, verified Oct 19, 2026)
Common questions
How do Gravitec and OneSignal differ?
OneSignal is stronger on platform coverage (4.8 vs 2.0), delivery speed & reliability at scale (4.5 vs 2.8), rich content & formats (4.5 vs 2.8) and opt-in rate optimisation (4.5 vs 3.0). 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, Gravitec or OneSignal?
On total cost of ownership — pricing transparency, entry cost, implementation, hidden-fee risk and ongoing cost — Gravitec scores 4.6/5 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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