🚨 Want to Use Push Notifications Without Firebase – Any Alternatives?

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Hey FlutterFlow Community! :waving_hand:

I’m currently working on a project where I need to implement push notifications, but I’d prefer not to use Firebase. The reason is that Firebase requires upgrading to a premium Blaze plan for full notification support, and I’m looking for something either free or more cost-effective.

:prohibited: Why Not Firebase?

  • For push notifications, Firebase often requires server-side setup and payment (Blaze Plan).
  • I’m building a prototype/MVP, and I want to avoid unnecessary costs at this stage.

:thought_balloon: What I’m Looking For:

  • Something that works well with FlutterFlow
  • Possibly no-code or low-code friendly
  • Ideally supports both Android and iOS
  • Free tier or very affordable pricing

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: What I’ve Explored So Far:

  1. OneSignal – Seems like a popular option with a free tier. Not sure how well it integrates with FlutterFlow though.
  2. Pushy.me – Heard it has a free developer plan but requires more custom setup.
  3. Pusher Beams – Looks good but again, not sure how easy the integration is.
  4. Local Notifications – Great for in-app alerts but doesn’t work when the app is closed or in the background.

:loudspeaker: Open Questions:

  • Has anyone successfully implemented push notifications in FlutterFlow without Firebase?
  • Any third-party platforms that don’t require full native code integration?
  • Are there best practices or plugins that work well within FlutterFlow’s ecosystem?

Any guidance, tutorials, or tool suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Let’s help each other find better, more accessible notification tools :rocket:

Thanks in advance!