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Genesys Cloud vs OneSignal

Genesys Cloud logo

Genesys Cloud

Telecommunications

Experience as a Service

From
$75/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OneSignal logo

OneSignal

Telecommunications

Customer engagement and messaging, without the complexity

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OneSignal has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Genesys Cloud all four published tiers are billed annually; OneSignal free plan email sends cap at 10,000 per month and web push is capped at 10,000 subscribers per send, per onesignal.com/pricing (Aug 2026)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Genesys Cloud and OneSignal actually diverge.

Attributes where Genesys Cloud and OneSignal differ
AttributeGenesys CloudOneSignal
Starting price$75/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded1990Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Telecommunications).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Genesys Cloud

  • Omnichannel
  • ACD
  • IVR
  • Predictive engagement
  • WFM
  • Quality management
  • Bots
  • Salesforce

Only in OneSignal

Nothing recorded that Genesys Cloud does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Genesys Cloud

  • Cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channelsnot OneSignal
  • Workforce engagement and routing for large support operationsnot OneSignal

OneSignal

  • Sending push notifications to mobile app users when orders shipnot Genesys Cloud
  • Triggering email confirmations based on form submission eventsnot Genesys Cloud
  • Creating multi-step SMS and email journeys for onboarding usersnot Genesys Cloud
  • Sending in-app messages to users abandoning checkout flowsnot Genesys Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Genesys Cloud

  • All four published tiers are billed annually
  • The published rates are named user licences tied to a specific person, so a shift based operation cannot share a seat
  • Concurrent user licences, which is what shift work needs, are sold at a premium above these rates
  • Entry pricing is $75 per user per month, rising to $240 on the top tier

OneSignal

  • Free plan email sends cap at 10,000 per month and web push is capped at 10,000 subscribers per send, per onesignal.com/pricing (Aug 2026)
  • Professional and Enterprise plans require custom annual contracts with no published rate, per onesignal.com; SMS/RCS messaging and dedicated IPs are gated behind the Professional tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Genesys Cloud

$75/month
  • Genesys Cloud CX 1$75/month
    • Voice
    • IVR
    • Callback
  • Genesys Cloud CX 2$110/month
    • CX 1 + Digital
    • Quality management
    • WFM
  • Genesys Cloud CX 3$140/month
    • CX 2 + Analytics
    • Advanced AI
    • Journey management

OneSignal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10,000 free email sends/month
    • Unlimited mobile push
    • Basic analytics and automation
  • Growth$19/month
    • Base platform fee plus usage costs
    • Mobile push: $0.012 per monthly active user
    • Web push: $0.004 per subscriber
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Custom annual pricing
    • All Growth features plus SMS/RCS messaging
    • 24/7 prioritized support
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Custom annual pricing
    • Unlimited personalization
    • Dedicated success manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Genesys Cloud if

  • You need omnichannel.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
  • You also want acd.
Genesys Cloud review

Choose OneSignal if

  • You want to start without paying.
OneSignal review

Questions people ask

Is Genesys Cloud or OneSignal better?
Neither clearly leads. Genesys Cloud starts at $75/month and OneSignal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Genesys Cloud or OneSignal?
OneSignal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $75/month for Genesys Cloud and Free for OneSignal.
Does Genesys Cloud or OneSignal run on more platforms?
Genesys Cloud runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android. OneSignal runs on Web.
Can I use OneSignal for free?
Yes. OneSignal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Genesys Cloud starts at $75/month.
What is Genesys Cloud best used for?
Genesys Cloud is most often used for cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channels, workforce engagement and routing for large support operations. Of those, cloud contact centre across voice, digital and self service channels and workforce engagement and routing for large support operations are not what OneSignal is typically brought in for.
What can Genesys Cloud do that OneSignal cannot?
Genesys Cloud covers Omnichannel, ACD, IVR, Predictive engagement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Genesys Cloud: What is Genesys Cloud's pricing?

Genesys Cloud offers flexible pricing to suit customer needs, allowing businesses to purchase only the capabilities needed with easy scaling options. Specific pricing details are not provided on the main product page and require visiting the dedicated pricing page or contacting Genesys directly.

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OneSignal: How much does OneSignal cost?

OneSignal offers a free tier with 10,000 free email sends/month and unlimited mobile push. Growth plan starts at $19/month plus usage-based charges for mobile push ($0.012 per monthly active user) and web push ($0.004 per subscriber).

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OneSignal: Does OneSignal offer a free version?

Yes, OneSignal's free plan includes 10,000 free email sends per month, unlimited mobile push, basic analytics and automation, with up to 1 active journey and 2 message steps.

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OneSignal: What are OneSignal's email costs beyond the free tier?

After the 20,000 free email sends/month included in the Growth plan, OneSignal charges $1.50 per 1,000 additional emails.

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OneSignal: What is included in the Professional plan?

OneSignal's Professional plan includes custom annual pricing, all Growth features plus SMS/RCS messaging, 24/7 prioritized support, and optional dedicated IP for email.

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