Compare AppBuild with other app providers
AppBuild.diy lets a local business launch its own branded app on iPhone, Android and the web, starting free. These pages compare our published prices and features with the alternatives people usually consider.
Best for: independent local businesses that want their own branded app with push notifications, loyalty and ordering or booking, starting free and with 0% commission on paid plans.
AppBuild pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/month | Up to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web. |
| Business | $49/month or $299/year | Up to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
| Business Pro | $99/month or $499/year | Unlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders. |
Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.
How AppBuild compares overall
We checked 349 competitor listings across 62 industries. Below is where AppBuild is strong and where it isn't, by industry group. Open an industry for the full price and feature tables.
Food & drink comparisons
Against ordering platforms, delivery marketplaces, restaurant tills and stamp-card apps. 20 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans, versus 13–33% per order on delivery marketplaces.
- Ordering, loyalty and push notifications in one app, with no till hardware needed.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a till (POS) system or kitchen hardware supplier.
- No courier network or marketplace to bring in new customers.
- The free ordering plan takes 5% of each paid order.
Beauty, grooming & body art comparisons
Against salon booking software, booking marketplaces and loyalty tools. 17 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Flat monthly price, not per staff member or per booking.
- Works alongside Square Appointments and Acuity if you already use them.
Where others may suit you better
- Lighter on salon back-office tools such as payroll, staff commission and stock control.
- No marketplace listing to bring in new clients.
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Fitness & sport comparisons
Against gym and studio management software, class-booking apps and club platforms. 29 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Class timetables, bookings and paid memberships without per-member fees.
- Branded app included rather than a paid add-on.
Where others may suit you better
- No door-entry or access-control hardware integration.
- Fewer back-office management and reporting tools than dedicated gym software.
Health, care & regulated comparisons
Against practice-management systems and patient and parent communication apps. 34 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- A simple branded app for appointments, updates and push reminders at a published price.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a clinical or patient-records system.
- AppBuild does not claim HIPAA, NHS, Ofsted or similar certifications. Check what your sector requires.
Retail & loyalty comparisons
Against retail tills, ecommerce app builders and digital stamp-card tools. 27 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Loyalty, push notifications and click & collect in the shop's own app, not a shared stamp-card app.
- Works alongside Shopify instead of replacing it.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a till or full ecommerce stock system.
- Vape shops: Apple does not allow apps that promote vaping, so the web app is the reliable option.
Local services comparisons
Against job-booking software, garage systems and appointment tools. 45 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Bookings, reminders and repeat-customer offers without per-booking fees.
Where others may suit you better
- No job dispatch, quoting or invoicing tools for field teams.
- No marketplace listing to bring in new customers.
Leisure, hospitality, events & churches comparisons
Against ticketing platforms, hotel and rental systems, venue tools and church apps. 31 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- No per-ticket or per-booking fee from AppBuild.
- Works alongside Eventbrite, Hostfully and Hospitable.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a hotel property-management system or channel manager.
- Lighter church admin and giving tools than dedicated church software.
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Creators & media comparisons
Against creator community apps, podcast and radio app providers. 22 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Pulls in your existing YouTube, Twitch, podcast or radio stream rather than replacing it.
- No revenue share taken by AppBuild.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a video hosting or course platform.
- Smaller community and discussion features than dedicated creator platforms.
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General app builders comparisons
Against no-code app builders and website-to-app wrappers. 14 providers compared.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Built for local businesses, with ordering, bookings and loyalty ready to use.
- Turns apps made with Lovable, Bolt, Replit and other AI builders into store apps.
Where others may suit you better
- Less design freedom than fully custom builders.
- Template-based, so very unusual app ideas may not fit.
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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.