AppBuild vs Bookboost
Looking for a Bookboost alternative? Bookboost is a hotel crm / guest communication. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Bookboost is best for hotels businesses that want hotel CRM / guest communication (Guest profiles, journey automation, email/SMS/WhatsApp broadcasts, unified inbox, AI agent).
AppBuild is best for hotels 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.
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Bookboost vs AppBuild for hotels
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Bookboost |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Hotel CRM / guest communication |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | CDP €2.20 (£1.90, $2.60) per room/month; minimum monthly fee €399 (£350, $465) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Add-on: Guest App €1.40/room/mo (requires Journey module €2.80/room/mo); store vs web not stated |
| 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 | Trial not stated; "Flexible" contract |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Guest profiles, journey automation, email/SMS/WhatsApp broadcasts, unified inbox, AI agent |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + EU + US (EUR, GBP, USD, SEK) |
Sources: bookboost.io. 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 Bookboost if…
- you want hotel CRM / guest communication.
- you need what it highlights: Guest profiles, journey automation, email/SMS/WhatsApp broadcasts, unified inbox, AI agent.
- its terms suit you: Trial not stated; "Flexible" contract.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Bookboost: Add-on: Guest App €1.40/room/mo (requires Journey module €2.80/room/mo); store vs web not stated).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Bookboost: CDP €2.20 (£1.90, $2.60) per room/month; minimum monthly fee €399 (£350, $465)).
- 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 Bookboost
- Bookboost charges per room with a €399/mo minimum and the guest app is a paid add-on; AppBuild pricing is flat and does not scale with room count.
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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.