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Open source
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ntfy sends push notifications to phones or desktops, providing a service for delivering alerts across devices.
About Ntfy
ntfy is an open-source, HTTP-based publish-subscribe notification service. It sends push notifications to phones or desktops, and scripts on any computer can send them by making PUT or POST requests. The free version at ntfy.sh does not require signing up or paying fees. Because the software is open source, users can also run their own instance of the service.
The project offers an open-source Android app on Google Play and F-Droid, and an open-source iOS app on the App Store. The homepage also states that paid plans are offered for the hosted ntfy.sh service for users who do not want to self-host. It does not list what those plans include.
Key features
- Sends push notifications to phones or desktops using HTTP PUT or POST requests
- Lets scripts on any computer send notifications without signing up
- Publish-subscribe model based on topics
- Open-source Android app available on Google Play or F-Droid
- Open-source iOS app available on the App Store
- Self-hosting option because the software is open source
Best for: Developers, system administrators, and hobbyists who want scripts or services to send alerts to their own phone or desktop and are willing to use the hosted free service or run their own server.
Good for
- The free version at ntfy.sh requires no sign-up and charges no fees, according to the homepage
- Open source, so users can run their own instance
- Apps are listed on Google Play, F-Droid, and the App Store
Ntfy at a glance
- Category
- Mobile Apps › Android Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Ntfy FAQ
Do I need to create an account to send notifications?
The homepage states that ntfy can send notifications from scripts without signing up or paying fees when using the free version at ntfy.sh.
Can I run my own ntfy server?
Yes. The homepage says ntfy is open source and can be self-hosted.
Where can I get the Android app?
The homepage lists an open-source Android app on Google Play or F-Droid.
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