AppBuild vs Acuitas 3 (Ocuco)
Looking for a Acuitas 3 (Ocuco) alternative? Acuitas 3 (Ocuco) is a optical practice management. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Acuitas 3 (Ocuco) is best for opticians businesses that want optical practice management (Online booking, recalls via SMS/email, EMR, POS, stock, NHS GOS forms via eGOS, GDPR; ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II cited).
AppBuild is best for opticians businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
AppBuild is not a clinical records system and does not claim HIPAA, NHS or Ofsted certification. Check your sector requirements.
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Acuitas 3 (Ocuco) vs AppBuild for opticians
| Consideration | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Optical practice management |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Not published (demo/quote) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | No |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Not stated |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Not stated |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Online booking, recalls via SMS/email, EMR, POS, stock, NHS GOS forms via eGOS, GDPR; ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II cited |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK, Ireland |
Sources: ocuco.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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| 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.
Choose Acuitas 3 (Ocuco) if…
- you want optical practice management.
- you need what it highlights: Online booking, recalls via SMS/email, EMR, POS, stock, NHS GOS forms via eGOS, GDPR; ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II cited.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Acuitas 3 (Ocuco): No).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Acuitas 3 (Ocuco): Not published (demo/quote)).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Acuitas 3 (Ocuco)
- Acuitas is quote-only PMS with web booking; AppBuild adds an App Store/Google Play app under the practice's name.
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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.