Head-to-head · Mobile Marketing Automation Software
OneSignal vs Reteno
OneSignal leads on 0 checks, Reteno on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOneSignal · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
OneSignal scores higher on our rubric for mobile marketing automation software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
OneSignal is the better fit for teams wanting broad mobile automation at low cost. Reteno is the better fit for startups needing full automation on a small budget.
- OneSignal fits best
Teams wanting broad mobile automation at low cost
- Reteno fits best
Startups needing full automation on a small budget
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Side by side
| Feature | OneSignal 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Reteno 9.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ranking | #1 in Mobile Marketing Automation Software | #2 in Mobile Marketing Automation Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting broad mobile automation at low cost | Startups needing full automation on a small budget |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo | $1/unit usage-based |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Live chat |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OneSignal 5/5 · Reteno 5/5 | ||
| Mobile analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Behavioral triggers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual journey builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile OS support | Ios_and_android | Ios_and_android |
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| Our verdict | OneSignal is a cloud-based customer engagement platform for app developers, marketers, and businesses. It brings together mobile push notifications, in-app messaging, email, SMS/RCS, web push, Live Activities, and automated Journeys. Teams… Read the review → |
Reteno is a lifecycle marketing and messaging platform for mobile applications. It is designed for product and marketing teams that need to track app behavior, segment audiences, create event-triggered workflows, and send personalized… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OneSignal — where it wins
- Free plan includes basic automation, analytics, and 1,000 mobile users
- Visual Journeys combine behavioral triggers, segmentation, and personalization
- Supports mobile, web, email, SMS/RCS, and Live Activities
Where it doesn't
- Free mobile push and in-app messaging is limited to 1,000 active users
- Growth adds usage charges for mobile push and web push
- Professional and Enterprise require custom annual pricing
Reteno — where it wins
- Free Startup plan with unlimited mobile pushes
- Covers push, in-app, email, web push, SMS, and App Inbox
- SDK tracking, visual journeys, segmentation, testing, and analytics
Where it doesn't
- Startup includes 1,000 messages per channel each month
- Growth pricing varies with contact volume
- Additional SMS delivery fees may apply
- OneSignal9.4/10 · Free plan
Broad mobile automation with a free plan and a $19/month entry tier.
Visit OneSignalFull verdict → - Reteno9.3/10 · Free plan
Broad mobile automation with a free entry tier and usage-based Growth pricing.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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