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Email/Waitlist tools for mobile apps

Capture early demand, send launch updates, and keep users warm with waitlists, newsletters, and simple lifecycle email.

Who needs this

Solo mobile developers choosing a durable stack.
Teams comparing tools before launch or migration.

When to use it

Use email/waitlist tools when this workflow becomes repeated or business-critical.
Compare pricing, platform support, and operational fit before committing.

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OneSignal

Push notifications, in-app messaging, email, and SMS journeys.

iOSAndroidWebReact NativeFlutterFree plan with unlimited mobile push; Growth starts at $19 per month plus per-user and per-send usage; Professional and Enterprise are custom.

Best for

Push notifications
Lifecycle messaging
In-app messages

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Pricing checked Jul 19, 2026

Email/Waitlists

Braze

Enterprise customer engagement across push, email, SMS, and in-app messaging.

iOSAndroidWebReact NativeQuote-only, sales-led pricing across 4 editions (Go, Select, Pro, and Enterprise) that scales by monthly active users; no public prices and no self-serve tier.

Best for

Lifecycle campaigns
Enterprise messaging
Cross-channel personalization

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Pricing checked Jul 19, 2026

Email/Waitlists

beehiiv

Newsletter platform for publishing, audience growth, and monetization.

WebFree up to 2,500 subscribers, Scale from $43 per month and Max from $96 per month (each up to 100,000 subscribers), plus custom Enterprise.

Best for

Newsletters
Audience growth
Content distribution

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Pricing checked Jul 19, 2026

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Kit

Creator email marketing, forms, automations, and digital product sales.

WebFree up to 10,000 subscribers with 1 automation; Creator from $33 per month and Creator Pro from $66 per month, both scaling with subscriber count.

Best for

Email lists
Waitlists
Creator newsletters

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Pricing checked Jul 19, 2026

Email/Waitlists comparison

Feature	OneSignal	Braze	beehiiv	Kit
Pricing	Free plan with unlimited mobile push; Growth starts at $19 per month plus per-user and per-send usage; Professional and Enterprise are custom.	Quote-only, sales-led pricing across 4 editions (Go, Select, Pro, and Enterprise) that scales by monthly active users; no public prices and no self-serve tier.	Free up to 2,500 subscribers, Scale from $43 per month and Max from $96 per month (each up to 100,000 subscribers), plus custom Enterprise.	Free up to 10,000 subscribers with 1 automation; Creator from $33 per month and Creator Pro from $66 per month, both scaling with subscriber count.
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web	iOS, Android, Web	Web	Web
Best fit	Push notifications	Lifecycle campaigns	Newsletters	Email lists
Pricing checked	Jul 19, 2026	Jul 19, 2026	Jul 19, 2026	Jul 19, 2026

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