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Head-to-head · Mobile Marketing Automation Software

OneSignal vs Reteno

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score OneSignal #1 in Mobile Marketing Automation Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OneSignal
Reteno #2 in Mobile Marketing Automation Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Startup includes 1,000 messages per channel each month
  • Growth pricing varies with contact volume
  • Additional SMS delivery fees may apply
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…

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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…

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  1. OneSignalMobile Marketing Automation Software 9.4Free plan
  2. RetenoMobile Marketing Automation Software 9.3Free plan

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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