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. |
| Free – Ordering | $0/month + 5% per paid order | For restaurant ordering apps using Stripe Connect. Unlimited app users while eligible. The 5% is on the food and drink subtotal only. |
| 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.
Comparisons by industry
- Food ordering & restaurant apps
Restaurants and takeaways choosing an ordering app usually compare three things: the monthly price, the cut taken from every order, and whether customers get a real app with the restaurant's own name on it. This page puts the published figures side by side.
All comparisons
| Provider | Published price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| AppBuild vs Flipdish | From £49/month billed annually (£69 if billed monthly), per site | Best for multi-site restaurant groups that want ordering, kiosks and POS from one supplier. |
| AppBuild vs ChowNow | $99/month | Best for US independent restaurants that want ordering plus bundled marketing and phone support. |
| AppBuild vs Slerp | Not published — quoted after a demo | Best for UK restaurants where courier-delivered orders are the main channel. |
| AppBuild vs Toast | Requires Toast POS; package prices are quoted | Best for restaurants already running on Toast POS. |
| AppBuild vs Loyverse | Free | Best for small cafés and shops that need a free POS with simple loyalty. |
| AppBuild vs Uber Eats | 20% marketplace fee | Best for reaching new customers and outsourcing delivery. |
| AppBuild vs GloriaFood | Free (paid add-ons such as a branded app) | Closing 30 April 2027. |
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.