Pushbullet vs Growl for Windows

Struggling to choose between Pushbullet and Growl for Windows? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Pushbullet is a Social & Communications solution with tags like file-sharing, crossdevice, messaging, push-notifications.

It boasts features such as Cross-device copy and paste, Send links, files, notes, lists between devices, Receive phone notifications on computer, Reply to SMS from computer, Universal clipboard, Remote access phone from computer and pros including Easy to set up and use, Syncs data seamlessly across devices, Makes transferring data between devices fast and simple, Free version has all core features.

On the other hand, Growl for Windows is a Os & Utilities product tagged with notifications, alerts, messaging.

Its standout features include Display notifications from any application, Customize notification appearance, Set custom sounds for notifications, Filter notifications by application or type, Supports system tray and taskbar integration, Plugin architecture for extending functionality, Supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Highly customizable notifications, Works with many applications, Lightweight and low system resource usage.

Feature	Pushbullet	Growl for Windows
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Primary Category	Social & Communications	Os & Utilities

Product Overview

Pushbullet

Description: Pushbullet is a free app that allows you to seamlessly share links, files, notes, and more between your devices. It connects your phone and computer so you can access your devices and share content wherever you are.

Growl for Windows

Description: Growl for Windows is a notification system that works across different Windows applications. It allows you to customize notifications and alert sounds for events and messages in apps. It's free and open source.

Key Features Comparison

Pushbullet Features

• Cross-device copy and paste
• Send links, files, notes, lists between devices
• Receive phone notifications on computer
• Reply to SMS from computer
• Universal clipboard
• Remote access phone from computer

Growl for Windows Features

• Display notifications from any application
• Customize notification appearance
• Set custom sounds for notifications
• Filter notifications by application or type
• Supports system tray and taskbar integration
• Plugin architecture for extending functionality
• Supports Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

Pros & Cons Analysis

Pushbullet

Pros

• Easy to set up and use
• Syncs data seamlessly across devices
• Makes transferring data between devices fast and simple
• Free version has all core features

Cons

• Mobile app drains battery faster
• File size limit of 25MB
• Ads in free version
• Limited customization options

Growl for Windows

Pros

• Free and open source
• Highly customizable notifications
• Works with many applications
• Lightweight and low system resource usage

Cons

• Setup can be tricky for some applications
• Limited native configuration options
• Development seems stagnant in recent years

Pricing Comparison

Pushbullet

• Freemium

Growl for Windows

• Free
• Open Source