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Open-source notification infrastructure: in-app inbox, email, SMS, push, and chat from one API. · Novu · Messaging

Overview

Novu can also be self-hosted.

Good fit

Use when you need notifications across several channels.

  • SaaS apps

Not a fit

Avoid if you only send email; an email API is simpler.

  • email-only needs
Quickstart · 3 steps
  1. Sign up at dashboard.novu.co.
  2. Create a workflow.
  3. Trigger it from your backend with the SDK.

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