SequenzyvsOneSignal

OneSignal Alternative for SaaS Email Marketing

OneSignal is a push-first notification platform. Sequenzy is email marketing for SaaS. Here's how to choose.

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Native Stripe Integration

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Real Pricing Comparison

OneSignal has usage-based pricing after free tier. Sequenzy is straightforward per-subscriber pricing.

OneSignal
$0-19+/month

Free tier generous. Growth $19/mo + usage. Push $0.012/MAU, Email $1.50/1k after 20k free.

  • Free tier10k emails, unlimited push
  • At 10,000 contacts (email focus)~$30-50/mo (varies by usage)
  • Pricing predictabilityUsage-based varies
  • Multi-channelPush, Email, SMS, In-app
  • AI email generationNo
  • Stripe integrationVia integrations
Sequenzy
$19/month

Starts at $19/mo. Scales to $49/mo for 10k subscribers. All features included.

  • Free tier100 subscribers
  • At 10,000 contacts (email focus)$49/mo flat
  • Pricing predictabilityFlat monthly fee
  • Multi-channelEmail only
  • AI email generationYes
  • Stripe integrationNative sync

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Full Feature Breakdown

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

Feature
Sequenzy
OneSignal
Where Sequenzy Wins
Email Marketing Focus
Partial
AI Content Generation
Stripe Integration
Partial
SaaS-Specific Automations
Partial
Simpler Pricing
Flat $19/mo
Usage-based
Subscriber Management
Partial
Where OneSignal Wins
Push Notifications
Multi-Channel Messaging
Mobile SDKs
Free Tier
100 subs
10k emails + unlimited push
In-App Messaging
Journey Builder
Sequence-based
Visual journeys
Comparable Features
REST API
A/B Testing
Segmentation
Analytics

When should you choose Sequenzy?

1. You're Building SaaS, Not Mobile Apps

OneSignal shines for mobile apps with push notifications. If you're building a SaaS product where email is your primary communication channel, Sequenzy is purpose-built for that. Native Stripe integration, SaaS-specific automations, and AI-generated sequences.

2. Email Marketing Is Your Focus

OneSignal added email to become multi-channel, but push is still their core. Their email features are functional but not as sophisticated as email-first platforms. If email is your primary channel, Sequenzy's email campaigns and AI sequences are more powerful.

3. You Want Native Stripe Integration

Sequenzy syncs directly with Stripe - customer data, MRR, subscription changes, and churn signals flow automatically. OneSignal requires custom integration work for billing data. If your business runs on Stripe, we make it effortless.

4. You Want Predictable Pricing

Sequenzy is $49/mo for 10k subscribers. OneSignal's usage-based pricing can vary month to month based on push volume, email sends, and SMS. If you prefer knowing exactly what you'll pay, our pricing is simpler.

When should you stick with OneSignal?

1. Push Notifications Are Critical

OneSignal is a push notification leader. Web push, mobile push, excellent SDKs for every platform. We don't do push notifications. If push is important to your product, OneSignal is the right choice.

2. You Have a Mobile-First Product

OneSignal has native SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, and more. Sequenzy has no mobile SDK. If you're building mobile apps and need in-app messaging plus push, OneSignal is built for that.

3. You Need Multi-Channel Messaging

OneSignal does push, email, SMS, and in-app messaging from one platform. We only do email. For true multi-channel communication, OneSignal orchestrates across channels.

4. You Want Visual Journey Builders

OneSignal has visual journey workflows with branching logic and multi-step automations. Our approach is simpler sequences. If you need complex visual journey building, OneSignal is more powerful there.

5. You Want a Bigger Free Tier

OneSignal's free tier includes 10,000 emails/month and unlimited push. Our free tier is 100 subscribers. If you're testing or have limited budget, OneSignal's free tier is more generous.

Honest Limitations of Sequenzy

  • No push notifications: Email only, no web or mobile push.
  • No mobile SDKs: No native app integration.
  • No in-app messaging: No in-app banners or messages.
  • Email only: Not multi-channel.
  • Smaller free tier: 100 subscribers vs 10k emails.
  • No SMS: Email is our only channel.

Honest Limitations of OneSignal

  • Email is secondary: Push is the core product, email was added later.
  • Less sophisticated email marketing: Basic compared to email-first platforms.
  • No AI content generation: Delivers messages but doesn't help write them.
  • No native Stripe integration: Requires custom integration for billing data.
  • Usage-based pricing: Costs can be unpredictable at scale.
  • No in-app notification feed: In-app messages yes, but no Knock-style notification inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on usage. Sequenzy is $49/mo for 10k subscribers. OneSignal's Growth plan is $19/mo plus usage - email at $1.50/1k after 20k free, push at $0.012/MAU. At moderate email-only usage, costs are similar. OneSignal may be cheaper if you use mostly push.

OneSignal's email is functional but secondary to push. They added email to become multi-channel, but it's not as sophisticated as email-first platforms. If email is your primary channel, Sequenzy or other email-focused tools are better.

Yes, but it's not optimized for email-only use. You'd be using a push-first platform for email. If you only need email, Sequenzy, Resend, or other email platforms are more purpose-built.

No. Sequenzy is email-only. If you need push notifications, OneSignal is excellent for that. Sequenzy focuses on SaaS email marketing with Stripe integration. Different tools for different needs.

Yes, OneSignal's free tier includes unlimited mobile and web push subscribers and sends. The limits are on other features - one journey with 2 steps, 6 segments, 2 data tags. It's generous for push.

Yes. Some teams use OneSignal for push notifications and Sequenzy for email marketing. They serve different purposes. Use the right tool for each channel.

For email marketing, Sequenzy is faster - send campaigns in minutes. For push notifications, OneSignal requires mobile SDK integration. Different complexity based on what you're setting up.

Not natively. You'd need to build custom integrations or use middleware. Sequenzy syncs directly with Stripe - customer data, MRR, subscription status, and churn signals are automatic.

OneSignal. They have native SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Unity, and more. Sequenzy has no mobile SDK - it's an email platform, not a mobile notifications platform.

For email subscribers, yes - export and import. Push notification subscribers and in-app configurations won't transfer since we don't support those. You'd likely use both if you need push.

For email marketing with SaaS-specific features (Stripe sync, trial emails, churn prevention): Sequenzy. For push notifications or multi-channel mobile messaging: OneSignal. Many SaaS products use both.

Yes, OneSignal has journey workflows with branching logic. But the automation is more basic than email-first platforms. For sophisticated email sequences, Sequenzy's AI-generated automations are more powerful.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 20k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 125k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 875k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 2M emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 4.5M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Up to 100 subscribers in sequences
  • 2,000 emails/month
  • Email campaigns
  • Email sequences
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration
  • API access
  • "Built by Sequenzy" branding

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Subscribers in sequences
  • Monthly email quota
  • Email campaigns
  • Email sequences
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration (Segment by LTV & MRR)
  • API access
  • Priority support
  • No branding

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Unlimited subscribers
  • Unlimited emails
  • Advanced analytics
  • Advanced segments
  • Stripe integration
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom integrations
  • SLA guarantee
  • No branding

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com