Notifo

Self-Hosted

Open-source notification service for apps and teams

Overview

Notifo is an open-source, API-first notification service designed to help apps and teams send targeted, multi-channel alerts (email, push, SMS, in-app). It offers customizable templates, user segmentation, delivery tracking, and real-time analytics to optimize engagement. Deployable via Docker for self-hosting, it supports on-premises or cloud setups, giving full control over data privacy. With features like scheduled notifications and a user-friendly dashboard, Notifo simplifies building reliable communication workflows without proprietary lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  notifo:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: notifo
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-channel notifications (email, push, SMS, in-app)
API-first design for easy integration
Customizable templates & user segmentation
Real-time delivery analytics
Docker-based self-hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Notifo hard to install?

Notifo is easy to install using Docker Compose. The official docs provide step-by-step guides for containerized setup (including PostgreSQL/Redis dependencies). Basic Docker knowledge is recommended, but the process is streamlined for self-hosting.

? Is it a good alternative to Twilio Notify?

Yes—Notifo offers multi-channel notifications with self-hosting for data privacy. While Twilio has broader telephony features, Notifo is open-source and free, ideal for teams wanting control over their notification infrastructure without recurring fees.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Notifo is licensed under MIT, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host. You only pay for your own infrastructure (servers, SMS credits from external providers) — no subscription costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Communication - Custom Communication Systems

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control via self-hosting
⊕ Flexible multi-channel support
⊕ Open-source & free to use/modify

Cons

⊖ Requires Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ No managed cloud option (self-host only)
⊖ Limited third-party integrations vs SaaS tools