AppBuild vs Bookshop.org
Looking for a Bookshop.org alternative? Bookshop.org is a online bookstore marketplace for indies. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Bookshop.org is best for bookshops businesses that want online bookstore marketplace for indies (Hosted storefront, no inventory/shipping by the store).
AppBuild is best for bookshops 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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Bookshop.org vs AppBuild for bookshops
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Bookshop.org |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Online bookstore marketplace for indies |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | No fee to stores; affiliate stores earn 30% of cover price on sales via their link; 10% of regular sales go to an earnings pool split among indie stores every six months |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Store earns commission (not charged) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Affiliate program requires ABA membership and a physical store (US); online/event-only sellers get 10% media affiliate rate |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Hosted storefront, no inventory/shipping by the store |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US, UK |
Sources: support.bookshop.org. 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 Bookshop.org if…
- you want online bookstore marketplace for indies.
- you need what it highlights: Hosted storefront, no inventory/shipping by the store.
- its terms suit you: Affiliate program requires ABA membership and a physical store (US); online/event-only sellers get 10% media affiliate rate.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Bookshop.org: Shared).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Bookshop.org: No fee to stores; affiliate stores earn 30% of cover price on sales via their link; 10% of regular sales go to an earnings pool split among indie stores every six months).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Bookshop.org fees: Store earns commission (not charged)).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Bookshop.org
- Bookshop.org sells books on the shop's behalf in a shared marketplace; AppBuild gives the shop its own app for loyalty, events with QR check-in and push to bring readers into the store.
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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.