Which is cheaper, Knock or OneSignal?

OneSignal is 13.2x cheaper than Knock. Knock starts at $0/mo, OneSignal starts at $0/mo.

Does Knock have a free tier?

Yes, Knock offers a free tier with messagesIncluded: 10000.

Knock has significant switching cost. OneSignal has moderate switching cost. OneSignal is easier to switch away from.

Notifications

Knock

Notification infrastructure for building and managing cross-channel notification systems

Switching Cost: significant

OneSignal

← More affordable

Multi-channel push notification, email, SMS, and in-app messaging platform

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Knock runs about 13.2x what OneSignal charges.

Their pricing models diverge: Knock uses hybrid, while OneSignal operates on a usage-based basis.

Price-conscious teams should choose OneSignal — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose OneSignal — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

13.2x

OneSignal is cheaper by $231/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

OneSignal

Lower switching costs for easier migration