AppBuild vs Charac
Looking for a Charac alternative? Charac is a pharmacy app and platform. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Charac is best for pharmacies businesses that want pharmacy app and platform (Delivery management, prescription management, e-PGDs, consultation booking, e-commerce, chat and broadcast messaging, NHS login, Pharmacy First).
AppBuild is best for pharmacies 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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Charac vs AppBuild for pharmacies
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Charac |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Pharmacy app and platform |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | £75 per month or £810 per year platform only (third-party: NPA member offer) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Not stated ("We do NOT own your customers. You do.") |
| 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 | Delivery management, prescription management, e-PGDs, consultation booking, e-commerce, chat and broadcast messaging, NHS login, Pharmacy First |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK |
Sources: charac.co.uk, npa.co.uk. 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 Charac if…
- you want pharmacy app and platform.
- you need what it highlights: Delivery management, prescription management, e-PGDs, consultation booking, e-commerce, chat and broadcast messaging, NHS login, Pharmacy First.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Charac: Not stated ("We do NOT own your customers. You do.")).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Charac: £75 per month or £810 per year platform only (third-party: NPA member offer)).
- 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 Charac
- Charac focuses on prescriptions/delivery/e-PGDs; AppBuild focuses on loyalty, push and retail ordering under the pharmacy's own brand.
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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.