SashiDo Push Notifications vs PushNinja
Mobile + web + backend from $4.95/mo vs WordPress web push plugin
PushNinja is a WordPress plugin for web push notifications (desktop and mobile browsers only). No native mobile app support (iOS/Android apps). Pricing tiers based on subscribers ($29-99/mo typical). Limited to WordPress sites, no backend infrastructure, basic segmentation. SashiDo includes unlimited push notifications for iOS apps, Android apps, AND web with Parse Server hosting from $4.95/mo. Pay for infrastructure (requests, database, traffic), not per-subscriber fees. Direct APNs/FCM + web push, works with any platform (not WordPress-only), 15-minute setup.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Complete mobile + web infrastructure vs WordPress web push plugin
Pricing & Cost
Reliability & Performance
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Support & Migration
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Why Developers Choose SashiDo Over PushNinja
Mobile + web push with backend vs WordPress web push plugin
Mobile + Web Push Included vs Web-Only Plugin
PushNinja is a WordPress plugin providing web push notifications (desktop and mobile browsers only). No native mobile app support—your iOS/Android apps can't use PushNinja. Costs $29-99/mo for web push subscribers. SashiDo hosting from $4.95/mo includes push for iOS apps (APNs), Android apps (FCM), AND web browsers. Complete cross-platform coverage with one platform. Build mobile apps and web apps with unified push infrastructure. See our transparent pricing.
Complete Backend vs WordPress Plugin Limitations
PushNinja is a WordPress plugin—requires WordPress site, limited to WordPress ecosystem, constrained by plugin architecture. No native backend for mobile apps. SashiDo provides complete Parse Server backend: MongoDB database (structured data, queries), user authentication (signup, login, sessions), Cloud Code (custom server logic), file storage, REST/GraphQL APIs, and push notifications (mobile + web). Build complete mobile and web applications, not just WordPress site notifications.
Any Platform vs WordPress Dependency
PushNinja works only with WordPress sites. Migrating away from WordPress means rebuilding push infrastructure. Limited to web push (browsers), no mobile app support. SashiDo works with any platform: React Native apps, Flutter apps, iOS/Android native, Vue.js web apps, Next.js sites, Expo, Unity games—anything via REST API. Not dependent on WordPress or any CMS. Universal push infrastructure with complete backend for any app type.
Mobile App Development Ready
PushNinja cannot send push notifications to iOS or Android mobile apps—web browsers only. If you're building mobile apps or planning to launch mobile apps alongside your WordPress site, you need separate push infrastructure. SashiDo includes iOS, Android, and web push from day one. Build mobile apps with Parse Server backend: database, user auth, Cloud Code, push notifications all ready. One platform for web + mobile, not separate services.
MongoDB Queries vs WordPress Plugin Segmentation
PushNinja segmentation limited by WordPress plugin architecture: basic subscriber data, page views, user roles. SashiDo provides unlimited MongoDB segmentation across all user data: behavior patterns, purchase history, app activity, custom attributes—any field. Cloud Code for complex triggers. Real-time queries, no WordPress database constraints. Built for developers who need precision targeting, not WordPress plugin limitations.
No WordPress Lock-In
PushNinja is WordPress-dependent. Migrating CMS or building mobile apps requires finding alternative push solution. Subscriber data managed through WordPress plugin. SashiDo uses open-source Parse Server with MongoDB. Export data anytime, works with any platform (mobile, web, IoT), self-hostable if needed. Build mobile apps, migrate CMS, change technology stack—push infrastructure remains portable. Open-source foundation, no platform dependency.
Is PushNinja right for you?
PushNinja is a WordPress plugin for web push notifications serving desktop and mobile browsers. It's designed for WordPress site owners, bloggers, and publishers who need simple browser notifications for their content sites. Easy installation, WordPress integration, and straightforward pricing ($29-99/mo based on subscribers). However, PushNinja is web-only (no iOS/Android app support), WordPress-dependent (requires WordPress site), and provides no backend infrastructure for mobile app development. For developers building mobile applications or cross-platform products, SashiDo provides better value: Parse Server hosting from $4.95/mo includes iOS, Android, AND web push with complete backend (database, auth, Cloud Code, APIs). Not limited to WordPress, not limited to web browsers. Universal push infrastructure for any app type.
Consider SashiDo Push Notifications if you:
Common Questions
Can PushNinja send push notifications to iOS and Android mobile apps?
No. PushNinja is a WordPress plugin for web push notifications only (desktop and mobile browsers). It cannot send push notifications to native iOS or Android mobile apps. If you're building mobile apps or planning to launch mobile apps, you need separate push infrastructure (Firebase, OneSignal, or SashiDo). SashiDo includes iOS (APNs), Android (FCM), AND web push from $4.95/mo. One platform for mobile apps and web apps with complete backend included.
How does $4.95/mo SashiDo compare to PushNinja's $29-99/mo WordPress plugin?
PushNinja charges $29-99/mo based on subscriber tiers for web push only (WordPress plugin). At 50K web subscribers, expect $79-99/mo. No mobile app support, no backend infrastructure, limited to WordPress sites. SashiDo hosting from $4.95/mo includes mobile push (iOS/Android), web push (browsers), AND complete Parse Server backend (database, user auth, Cloud Code, APIs). At 50K users (mobile + web), pay $25-50/mo total. Get more for less: mobile + web + backend vs web-only WordPress plugin.
What if I only have a WordPress site—should I use PushNinja or SashiDo?
If you only have a WordPress site now and never plan to build mobile apps, PushNinja might be simpler (WordPress plugin install, no coding). However, if you might add mobile apps later, start community features, or need backend logic beyond WordPress, choose SashiDo. You can integrate Parse Server with WordPress (REST API calls from WordPress to Parse backend) and have web push + backend ready. When you build mobile apps, push infrastructure is already there. No migration needed. Future-proof from day one.
Can I migrate WordPress web push subscribers from PushNinja to SashiDo?
Yes, but requires some work. PushNinja subscriber data (browser push tokens) can be exported if plugin supports it. Migrate to SashiDo web push by: 1) Set up Parse Server on SashiDo, 2) Export PushNinja subscriber tokens, 3) Import tokens into Parse Installation objects with channel = "web", 4) Send web push via Parse.Push.send() with web channel targeting. Standard browser push tokens work across platforms. See our migration guide guide for WordPress integration patterns.
What backend features does SashiDo provide that PushNinja doesn't?
PushNinja is a WordPress plugin for web push only. No backend infrastructure. SashiDo provides complete Parse Server backend: MongoDB database (products, users, orders, any data), User authentication (signup, login, roles, sessions), Cloud Code (custom server logic in JavaScript), File storage (images, documents), REST and GraphQL APIs (mobile app connectivity), Real-time queries (LiveQuery), Background jobs (scheduled tasks), Analytics dashboard, Mobile push (iOS/Android APNs/FCM), Web push (browsers). Build complete mobile apps + web apps, not just WordPress notifications.
Is PushNinja good for mobile app developers or just WordPress users?
PushNinja serves WordPress site owners, bloggers, and content publishers who need browser notifications for their WordPress sites. Not designed for mobile app developers. If you're building iOS/Android apps, PushNinja won't work—it's web push only via WordPress plugin. SashiDo targets mobile app developers with Parse Server backend: iOS and Android push (APNs/FCM), web push (browsers), database, user auth, Cloud Code, and REST APIs. Build native mobile apps or cross-platform apps (React Native, Flutter, Expo) with complete backend infrastructure. See our features.
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Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
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Vlad
iOS Dev @ producthunt.com
Focus on the product, SashiDo handle the rest.
Kasper Tornoe
CEO @ swipesapp.com
Great support team!
Finn Larsen
Co-founder and CTO @ mustache.dk
It's really simple for both migration and new projects.
Karl Dunkelman
Production Manager @ lightmaker.com
to fit the needs of a variety of mobile applications that we build at Lightmaker.
Faisal Shah
Technical lead @ merchantaccountsolutions.com
Their File Migration Tool was the core reason I got hooked up with them immediately.
They Know their STUFF!
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Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
Muhamad Jawdat Akoum
Technical Manager and Software Engineer @ mojo-tribe.com
Sashido gives priority to its clients and their needs.
They are very active and responsive to their tickets, hence they are continuously improving.
Scott Carr
CEO & Co-Founder @ scancandyapp.com
I strongly urge you to move to SashiDo. They truly care about your business.
Claes Jacobsson
Founder @ lookmark.io
and has been running like clockwork for our users around the globe ever since.
The support team is super responsive!
Emre Memis
Mobile Developer @ Sayko, Inc.
especially for mobile application developers!
Thanks SashiDo!
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