push.js

Pros of web-push

• Provides a complete server-side solution for sending push notifications
• Supports multiple browsers and platforms (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.)
• Handles encryption and web push protocol details automatically

Cons of web-push

• Requires server-side implementation and configuration
• More complex setup compared to client-side only solutions
• Limited to web push notifications, not suitable for native mobile apps

Code Comparison

push.js (client-side):

Push.create("Hello World!", {
    body: "This is a notification.",
    icon: "icon.png",
    onClick: function () {
        window.focus();
        this.close();
    }
});

web-push (server-side):

const webpush = require('web-push');

webpush.sendNotification(pushSubscription, 'Your Push Payload Text')
  .then(result => console.log(result))
  .catch(error => console.error(error));

Summary

push.js is a client-side library focused on simplifying the process of creating and displaying browser notifications. It offers a straightforward API for showing notifications across different browsers.

web-push, on the other hand, is a server-side library that handles the complexities of sending web push notifications, including encryption and adherence to the Web Push protocol. It's more suitable for applications requiring server-triggered notifications.

The choice between these libraries depends on your specific use case and whether you need client-side simplicity or server-side control over push notifications.

Pros of notifyjs

• Lightweight and simple to use
• Supports multiple notification styles and positions
• Can be used without any dependencies

Cons of notifyjs

• Less actively maintained (last update in 2017)
• Limited browser support for desktop notifications
• Fewer customization options compared to push.js

Code Comparison

push.js:

Push.create("Hello world!", {
    body: "How's it hangin'?",
    icon: '/icon.png',
    timeout: 4000,
    onClick: function () {
        window.focus();
        this.close();
    }
});

notifyjs:

$.notify("Hello world!", {
    position: "top right",
    className: 'success',
    autoHideDelay: 4000,
    clickToHide: true
});

Both libraries offer simple APIs for creating notifications, but push.js provides more options for customization and better support for desktop notifications. notifyjs focuses on in-browser notifications and offers a more concise syntax. push.js is more actively maintained and has better cross-browser compatibility, while notifyjs is lighter and simpler for basic use cases.