Push Notification Tools

Courier vs Progressier

Courier is a comprehensive notification infrastructure for routing messages across channels like SMS and email. For teams focused specifically on web push, Progressier offers a more streamlined, purpose-built solution.

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Progressier

Courier

Core Philosophy

The fundamental problem the software is trying to solve for your business.

Progressier

App Installability & Engagement

Courier

Notification Infrastructure & Routing
Notification Infrastructure & Routing

Channel Scope

The range of mediums you can use to contact your users.

Progressier

Web Push (Browser & Installed PWAs)

Courier

Omnichannel (Email, SMS, Push, Slack, Teams)
Omnichannel (Email, SMS, Push, Slack, Teams)

PWA Generation

Does the tool provide the necessary files (manifest, service workers) to turn a website into an installable app?

Progressier

Courier

Integration Complexity

The technical effort required to get the system running.

Progressier

Low (Frontend Script / No-Code)

Courier

High (Backend API / Engineering)
High (Backend API / Engineering)

Routing Logic

The ability to set rules like: Try Push first; if undelivered after 5 mins, send SMS'.

Progressier

Courier

Infrastructure Role

How the tool fits into your existing tech stack.

Progressier

All-in-one Solution

Courier

Middleware (Connects to Twilio, SendGrid, FCM, etc.)
Middleware (Connects to Twilio, SendGrid, FCM, etc.)

In-App Inbox

Does it provide a pre-built Notification Center widget (like a bell icon with history) for your app?

Progressier

Basic (Announcements)

Courier

Advanced (Full Inbox UI Component)
Advanced (Full Inbox UI Component)

Collaborator Access

Can you assign specific roles to your teammates and manage access via SSO?

Progressier

Courier

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