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PullNotifier vs Review Router
Focuses on generic PR notifications, not rule-based routing to Slack channels.
PullNotifierThe most efficient PR notifications on Slack ⚡️
Review RouterReview Router sends each GitHub pull request to the right Slack channel and reviewers.Which to pick
Pick PullNotifier if you want…
- Targeted PR notifications in Slack/Teams
- Efficient Slack PR alerts
- Integrations with GitLab or Microsoft Teams (on PullNotifier's list, not Review Router's)
Pick Review Router if you want…
- Slack-based PR routing and status updates
- A free tool
Side by side
- What it is
- PullNotifier:PullNotifier sends concise, real-time pull request and merge request notifications to Slack, Microsoft Teams and GitLab.
- Review Router:Review Router routes GitHub pull requests to designated Slack channels and keeps review status updated.
- Best for
- PullNotifier:Targeted PR notifications in Slack/Teams
- Review Router:Slack-based PR routing and status updates
- Who it’s for
- PullNotifier:Engineering teams that need low-noise PR updates in chat platforms.
- Review Router:Engineering teams using GitHub and Slack for code reviews.
- Pricing
- PullNotifier:Freemium
- Review Router:Free
- Plans
- PullNotifier:Free $0 · Teams $29 per month
- Review Router:—
- Works with
- PullNotifier:GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Microsoft Teams
- Review Router:GitHub, Slack
PullNotifier features
- Live-updating messages. PR status updates edit the same Slack/Teams message instead of spamming new ones.
- Channel routing. Map specific repositories or labels to chosen Slack or Teams channels.
- Personal notifications. Receive private, actionable PR alerts via direct messages.
- Stale PR alerts. Get notified when pull requests become stale to keep reviews timely.
- GitLab MR support. Receive merge request notifications in Slack or Teams, with label-based routing.
- Enterprise hosting options. Choose dedicated hosting or self-host via Docker for GitHub Enterprise Server.
Review Router features
- Channel routing. Send each pull request to a specific Slack channel based on repo, label, path, or author.
- Live status updates. The Slack message updates with new commits, comments, approvals, and merge status.
- Rule-based filtering. Configure rules to include/exclude labels, paths, outside contributors, bots, and stacked PRs.
- Slack review actions. Take or approve reviews directly from Slack using emoji reactions.
- Daily review summary. Posts a daily Slack summary of PRs needing attention, grouped by status.
- Additional helpers. Features like merge-queue notifications, PR size display, Linear issue linking, and comment updates.
PullNotifier vs Review Router FAQ
Is PullNotifier or Review Router free?+
PullNotifier has a free plan; paid plans start at $29/month (Teams). Review Router is free.
Which is cheaper, PullNotifier or Review Router?+
Review Router is free, so it costs less. PullNotifier starts at $29/month (Teams).
Do PullNotifier and Review Router integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list GitHub and Slack. PullNotifier also lists GitLab and Microsoft Teams.
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