SashiDo Push Notifications vs OneSignal
Included with hosting vs $0.012 per user per month extra
OneSignal charges $0.012 per Monthly Active User on top of your infrastructure costs. At 50,000 users, that's $699/month just for push. SashiDo includes unlimited push notifications with Parse Server hosting (from $4.95/mo). No per-user fees, zero dropped notifications (vs OneSignal's 60-90% confirmed delivery), and 15-minute setup (vs 4-6 hours). No separate SDK required.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at how SashiDo and OneSignal compare
Pricing & Cost
Reliability & Performance
Setup & Integration
Features & Capabilities
Support & Migration
Note: We've done our best to present accurate information based on publicly available data and customer feedback. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know.
Why Developers Choose SashiDo Push Notifications Over OneSignal
These are the most common reasons our customers cite for making the move
No Extra Push Fees - Avoid the MAU Pricing Trap
OneSignal charges $0.012 per MAU on top of infrastructure ($699/month for 50K users, $6,000/month for 500K). Developers report pricing "becomes a trap" with costs escalating from $79 to $2,000/month as you grow. SashiDo includes unlimited push with hosting from $4.95/mo. You pay for infrastructure (requests, DB, traffic), not per-user push fees. Save 90%+ vs OneSignal. See our transparent pricing.
Direct APNs/FCM vs OneSignal's 60-90% Confirmed Delivery
OneSignal's "Confirmed Delivery" shows only 60-90% of notifications actually reach devices (10-40% dropped on Android due to OEM restrictions). Developers report "death loop crashes" and notifications "marked as Delivered but never arrive." SashiDo uses direct APNs/FCM integration for maximum delivery reliability. Zero dropped notifications from our infrastructure—we send directly to Apple/Google services without wrapper layers that can fail or delay. Learn more at our push notifications platform.
15 Minutes Setup vs 4-6 Hours
OneSignal requires SDK installation, certificate management, NotificationServiceExtension (adds 1-2MB), and platform-specific configuration (4-6 hours for experienced developers). React Native requires manual linking, Expo requires custom dev builds. SashiDo push notifications deploy in 15 minutes via dashboard. No SDK, no native code changes, no build system modifications.
No Vendor Lock-In (OneSignal Traps You)
OneSignal cannot export web push subscriptions (users must revisit your site to re-subscribe). Mobile migration requires running dual SDKs for several months to avoid losing users. Data segments and campaigns use proprietary formats. SashiDo uses standard APNs/FCM with open-source Parse Server. Export database anytime, simpler migration path with standard formats. Your data, your control.
Unlimited Segmentation vs 100-Tag Limit
OneSignal limits you to 100 data tags maximum (even on highest paid plans) and lacks real-time event integration. Advanced features like Journeys and A/B testing require Professional tier ($1,000-3,000/month extra). SashiDo provides unlimited segmentation through MongoDB queries, real-time targeting on any data field, all included with hosting. No artificial limits or tier upgrades.
Real Human Support
Get real-human support within 1 business day (often 8-12 hours), not community forums. Our team knows push notifications and Parse Server inside out. No enterprise plan required for quality support.
Is OneSignal right for you?
OneSignal is a robust platform trusted by 2M+ users including Uber, Adobe, and Zynga, with advanced features like Journeys and A/B testing. However, developers report challenges: MAU-based pricing that scales from $79/mo to $6,000/mo as you grow, 60-90% confirmed delivery rates (10-40% dropped on Android), 4-6 hour setup time, and migration complexity (cannot export web push tokens). Many choose SashiDo for infrastructure-based pricing (hosting from $4.95/mo vs $699/mo push fees at 50K users), direct APNs/FCM integration for maximum delivery reliability, 15-minute setup, and open-source foundation with data portability.
Consider SashiDo Push Notifications if you:
Common Questions
How much does SashiDo cost compared to OneSignal's $0.012 per user pricing?
SashiDo hosting starts at $4.95/mo and includes unlimited push notifications at no extra cost. You pay for infrastructure (requests, database, traffic), not per-user push fees. OneSignal charges $0.012 per MAU on top of your infrastructure. At 50,000 users, OneSignal's push alone costs $699/month. At 500,000 users, $6,000-8,000/month. With SashiDo, you'd pay $25-50/mo (50K users) or $150-300/mo (500K users) for hosting + push included. Save 90%+ vs OneSignal. See our transparent pricing.
Why does OneSignal show 60-90% confirmed delivery while SashiDo uses direct APNs/FCM?
OneSignal's "Confirmed Delivery" metric shows only 60-90% actually reach devices (10-40% dropped on Android). This happens because OneSignal adds a wrapper layer over APNs/FCM, introducing delays and OEM restrictions. Developers report "notifications marked Delivered but never arrive." SashiDo uses direct APNs/FCM integration, eliminating the wrapper layer entirely. We send straight to Apple/Google services with zero infrastructure-side drops. Maximum delivery reliability with sub-second latency.
Can I migrate from OneSignal without losing my users?
Yes, but OneSignal makes it difficult. They cannot export web push subscriptions (users must revisit your site). Mobile migration requires running dual SDKs for months, risking duplicate notifications. SashiDo migration is simple: switch to Parse SDK (standard APNs/FCM), no vendor lock-in. Users register once. See our migration guide guide for the easiest path.
Does SashiDo work with React Native and Expo (OneSignal breaks Expo)?
Yes! OneSignal's native modules are incompatible with Expo Go, forcing custom dev builds with frequent "Native module cannot be null" errors. SashiDo uses Parse's universal JavaScript SDK and REST API. Works seamlessly with React Native, Expo, Flutter, and all frameworks. No platform-specific native modules, no build system issues.
How long does setup take compared to OneSignal's 4-6 hour integration?
15 minutes vs 4-6 hours. OneSignal requires SDK installation, certificate generation, NotificationServiceExtension configuration, and platform-specific setup. React Native needs manual linking. SashiDo setup: upload APNs/FCM credentials to dashboard, done. No SDK integration, no native code, no build modifications. Start sending in minutes.
What happens when my app grows from 50K to 500K users with OneSignal?
OneSignal's push costs explode from $699/month to $6,000-8,000/month (10x increase) plus your infrastructure. OneSignal charges per Monthly Active User, so growth directly increases push bills. Developers report this "pricing cliff" forces migration at scale. With SashiDo, you pay for infrastructure scaling (from ~$50/mo to ~$200/mo for 500K users), but push notifications stay included. No per-user fees means predictable, affordable scaling.
Companies that chose SashiDo
Here's what developers are saying about building with SashiDo
Vlad
iOS Dev @ producthunt.com
Focus on the product, SashiDo handle the rest.
Kasper Tornoe
CEO @ swipesapp.com
Great support team!
Finn Larsen
Co-founder and CTO @ mustache.dk
It's really simple for both migration and new projects.
Karl Dunkelman
Production Manager @ lightmaker.com
to fit the needs of a variety of mobile applications that we build at Lightmaker.
Faisal Shah
Technical lead @ merchantaccountsolutions.com
Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
They Know their STUFF!
Vlad
iOS Dev @ producthunt.com
Focus on the product, SashiDo handle the rest.
Kasper Tornoe
CEO @ swipesapp.com
Great support team!
Finn Larsen
Co-founder and CTO @ mustache.dk
It's really simple for both migration and new projects.
Karl Dunkelman
Production Manager @ lightmaker.com
to fit the needs of a variety of mobile applications that we build at Lightmaker.
Faisal Shah
Technical lead @ merchantaccountsolutions.com
Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
They Know their STUFF!
Muhamad Jawdat Akoum
Technical Manager and Software Engineer @ mojo-tribe.com
Sashido gives priority to its clients and their needs.
They are very active and responsive to their tickets, hence they are continuously improving.
Scott Carr
CEO & Co-Founder @ scancandyapp.com
I strongly urge you to move to SashiDo. They truly care about your business.
Claes Jacobsson
Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
Muhamad Jawdat Akoum
Technical Manager and Software Engineer @ mojo-tribe.com
Sashido gives priority to its clients and their needs.
They are very active and responsive to their tickets, hence they are continuously improving.
Scott Carr
CEO & Co-Founder @ scancandyapp.com
I strongly urge you to move to SashiDo. They truly care about your business.
Claes Jacobsson
Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
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