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Novu Notification API

The Novu Notification API offers developers an open-source solution for managing multi-channel notifications, supporting both cloud and self-hosted deployments.

Developed by Novu

99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
38.7kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Delivers notifications across multiple channels (email, SMS, push)

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost:3000/notifications
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:3000/notifications' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "to": {
    "subscriberId": "user_123"
  },
  "name": "welcome-email",
  "payload": {
    "username": "johndoe"
  }
}
Expected Response
{
  "status": "queued",
  "acknowledged": true,
  "transactionId": "notif_abc123xyz"
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 notifications/hour
Real-World Applications
  • Building scalable notification systems for web and mobile applications.Optimized Capability
  • Creating automated user engagement workflows based on user behavior.Optimized Capability
  • Implementing multi-channel marketing campaigns via email, SMS, and push notifications.Optimized Capability
  • Managing granular user notification preferences across platforms.Optimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Open-source with optional self-hosting for full control.
  • ✓ Multiple notification channels in a single unified platform.
  • ✓ Comprehensive workflow and templating support.
  • ✓ SDKs available in several popular programming languages.
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limits may require upgrade for high-volume needs.
  • ✗ Documentation can be enhanced with more real-world examples.
  • ✗ Currently no native AI-powered message personalization.
  • ✗ Limited direct support in some less common programming languages.

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription with pay-as-you-go options
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, C#
Time to Hello World

Minutes to a few hours depending on integration complexity.

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Free tier includes up to 10,000 notifications per month across all channels.

Use Case: Best For

Developers and teams building multi-channel notification systems needing flexibility and scalability.

Not Recommended For

Users requiring heavy AI-driven message customization and personalization out of the box.

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#multi-channel#notifications

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