Who should use ntfy.sh?

ntfy.sh is an open-source project built for developers and tech-savvy users.

Does ntfy.sh have a free plan?

Yes — ntfy.sh is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does ntfy.sh run on?

ntfy.sh runs on the web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.

Is ntfy.sh still active?

PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify ntfy.sh as active.

What tools are similar to ntfy.sh?

Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Ntfyr, Ntfy Desktop, and agent-ntfy.

Who develops ntfy.sh?

ntfy.sh is developed by Philipp Heckel, based in the United States.

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ntfy.sh

Name: ntfy.sh
Author: Philipp Heckel

ntfy.shMessaging, queues & streaming🇺🇸

ntfy is an open-source HTTP-based pub-sub notification service that lets users send and receive push notifications across devices. It supports browser, mobile, desktop, CLI, and API integrations, making it ideal for developers and users needing flexible notification delivery.

Open SourceMIT

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179

stars

forks

features

2024

since

Overview

8 features

ntfy.sh sits in PulseGate's Messaging, queues & streaming category. It enables users and developers to send and receive push notifications across devices and platforms via a simple HTTP-based pub-sub system. ntfy.sh is an open-source project aimed at developers and tech-savvy users. The project is open source (MIT). ntfy.sh is available on the web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by Philipp Heckel (United States), and the product first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 179 stars. Across PulseGate's embedding index, ntfy.sh has few near neighbours, marking it as relatively distinct. Among its 8 catalogued features are push notifications, REST API, and topic subscriptions. It exposes integrations via a public API.

Push notifications
REST API
Topic subscriptions
Cross-platform apps
Priority notifications
Attachments
Action buttons
Self-hosting

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Framework: nextjs
Connectors: API
Runs on: BrowseriOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hostedCloud-managedCLIAPI-only

Trust & compliance

LicenseMIT

Verified signals

HTTPS Privacy Policy Open Source Free tier GitHub · ★ 179 Store-verified publisher

Legal

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

IndexedJun 26, 9:14 AM
ntfy.sh discovered by the PulseGate indexer
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Frequently asked questions about ntfy.sh

What is ntfy.sh?: Ntfy.sh enables users and developers to send and receive push notifications across devices and platforms via a simple HTTP-based pub-sub system. It is catalogued under Messaging, queues & streaming on PulseGate.
Who should use ntfy.sh?: ntfy.sh is an open-source project built for developers and tech-savvy users.
Does ntfy.sh have a free plan?: Yes — ntfy.sh is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does ntfy.sh run on?: ntfy.sh runs on the web, iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is ntfy.sh still active?: PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify ntfy.sh as active.
What tools are similar to ntfy.sh?: Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include Ntfyr, Ntfy Desktop, and agent-ntfy.Ntfyr Ntfy Desktop agent-ntfy
Who develops ntfy.sh?: ntfy.sh is developed by Philipp Heckel, based in the United States.
How long has ntfy.sh been around?: ntfy.sh first shipped in 2024.

At a glance

Pricing: Open Source
Platforms: Mobile · Desktop · Api · Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 179
License: MIT
First seen: Jul 23, 2024
Activity: 🟢 Active
Status: 🟢 Active
Built for: developers and tech-savvy users
Model: Open source
Solves: Enables users and developers to send and receive push notifications across devices and platforms via a simple HTTP-based pub-sub system.

Developer

🇺🇸Philipp Heckel

Small team

GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars: 179
🍴 Forks: 14
Open issues: 35
Last commit: 4w ago
Commits 90d: 0
Contributors: 3
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main
Latest release: 2.2.0 · 1y ago

PulseGate index

Confidence: High · 96
Indexed: Jun 26, 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Activity: Active
First seen: Jul 2024
Last seen: 3w ago
Freshness: Unknown

Identity audit (9)

Entity ID: cmqupvzxu0famnax4lo4zdyqz
Slug: ntfy-ntfy-sh
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state: Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: Jun 26, 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated: Jul 13, 2026
Canonical URL: https://ntfy.sh/

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