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ProwlPushBits
Paid

Sold as an iOS app; check the App Store for the current price.

 Free

Free to self-host; the source is published on GitHub.

iOS, Web Linux, Self-hosted
  • Simple API for sending notifications from scripts
  • Many existing third-party integrations
  • Uses Matrix, so no separate notification app is needed
  • Lightweight Go server with a Docker image
  • iOS only
  • Built around Growl, which is no longer common on desktops
  • Marked as alpha software by its developers
  • Requires a Matrix account and homeserver for delivery
Downloadable app, Hosted service Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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