Novu
Open-source platform for building in-app, email, push, SMS, and chat notifications with a unified API, workflow engine, and embeddable inbox component.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/novuhq/novu or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Courier.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in subscriptions
Novu FAQ
Common questions
Is Novu free and open source?+
Novu is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source platform for building in-app, email, push, SMS, and chat notifications with a unified API, workflow engine, and embeddable inbox component.
What paid software does Novu replace?+
Novu serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Courier, Customer.io, Knock, MagicBell, NotificationAPI, saving up to $75/month ($900/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Novu?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/novuhq/novu or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Novu?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Courier.