How much does Firebase Cloud Messaging cost per message?

FCM has no per-message cost. Push notification sending is free and unlimited on all Firebase plans, including the free Spark plan. You only pay if you use adjacent Firebase or Google Cloud services (such as Cloud Functions to trigger sends), which are billed separately under the pay-as-you-go Blaze plan.

Is Pushwoosh free to use?

Yes, Pushwoosh has a free tier that covers up to 1,000 monthly active users (MAU) with full platform access, including unlimited push notifications, in-app messages, journeys, segmentation, and API access. Beyond 1,000 MAU it switches to pay-as-you-go pricing. There is no fixed flat monthly starting fee on the standard plan.

Can I use Firebase FCM and Pushwoosh together?

Yes. Many teams route different message types through different providers or fail over between them. Courier lets you send through both behind a single API and switch providers without changing your code.

Firebase FCM vs Pushwoosh

Two push notification providers, compared on price, features and ratings, so you can pick fast.

Firebase FCM wins price and cost at scalePushwoosh wins developer experience and features

Updated October 2026

At a glanceFirebase FCMPushwoosh

Entry priceFreeFree

Free tierYesYes

G2 rating4.54.4

Trustpilot3.44.0

THE VERDICT

Firebase FCM wins on price and cost at scale. Pushwoosh wins on developer experience and features.

Firebase FCM starts at Free versus Pushwoosh's Free. Firebase FCM rates higher with developers (4.5 vs 4.4 on G2). Pick based on volume and team, and the scorecard below breaks down where each one leads.

Which should you choose?

Pick Firebase FCM

✓If you're a developer looking to send multiple messages reliably and save money, FCM is perfect for you.

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Pick Pushwoosh

✓You need a dedicated mobile + web push platform with deep native SDK coverage

✓Location-aware campaigns matter (geozones/geofencing)

✓You want omnichannel messaging from one usage-based platform

✓You're a startup or mid-market app team wanting a free MAU tier

Feature by feature

Winner cells are tinted, green where Firebase FCM leads, violet where Pushwoosh does.

capability

Firebase FCM

Pushwoosh

Pricing

Starting paid plan

$0/mo

$13/mo

Free tier

Unlimited (free)

Free up to 1,000 MAU; unlimited push + in-app impressions

Pricing model

Free

Pay-as-you-go per MAU ($13/1k omnichannel)

Platforms

iOS

Yes

Android

Yes

Web push

Yes

Desktop

Yes

Capabilities

Segmentation

Yes

In-app messaging

Yes

Journeys / automation

Yes

A/B testing

Yes

Geofencing

Yes

Rich media

Yes

Developer experience

Official SDKs

iOS, Android, Web, Flutter, Unity, C++; Admin SDK: Node, Java, Python, Go, C#

iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, Cordova, Capacitor, Unity, .NET MAUI, Expo, web, macOS, Windows, visionOS

REST API

Yes

Event webhooks

Yes

Compliance

SOC 2

Yes

HIPAA

BAA

GDPR

Yes

Support

Support channels

Docs & community (paid via GCP support)

Email/ticket, in-app chat; dedicated manager + SLA on enterprise

24/7 support

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FAQ

Common questions

Firebase FCM starts at Free versus Pushwoosh's Free. Compare your expected monthly volume against the per-message rates above.

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Why not both?

Use both behind one API.

Route Firebase FCM, Pushwoosh, or both, and switch providers without changing your code. Courier sits in front of every channel.

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Pricing, plans and feature availability as of October 2026 and may change. Ratings are aggregated from public review platforms. Firebase FCM is a Google product.