AppBuild vs Hospitable
Looking for a Hospitable alternative? Hospitable is a str pms / host automation. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Hospitable is best for vacation rentals businesses that want sTR PMS / host automation (Unified inbox, channel sync (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda), guest portal, direct booking website (Professional)).
AppBuild is best for vacation rentals 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.
Hospitable can work alongside AppBuild rather than replacing it. Compare the role each service plays and check which integrations your app needs.
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Hospitable vs AppBuild for vacation rentals
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Hospitable |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | STR PMS / host automation |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Essentials free; Host and Professional prices not shown in page text; Mogul quote |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | No store app stated; "guest portal" in Essentials; custom branding in Mogul |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | Teammate payouts 1.5% to 2.5% per clean capped at US$5; dynamic pricing $5/property after 3 free bookings |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | 14-day free trial, no card |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Unified inbox, channel sync (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda), guest portal, direct booking website (Professional) |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US + global |
Sources: hospitable.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 Hospitable if…
- you want sTR PMS / host automation.
- you need what it highlights: Unified inbox, channel sync (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Agoda), guest portal, direct booking website (Professional).
- its terms suit you: 14-day free trial, no card.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Hospitable: No store app stated; "guest portal" in Essentials; custom branding in Mogul).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Hospitable: Essentials free; Host and Professional prices not shown in page text; Mogul quote).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Hospitable fees: Teammate payouts 1.5% to 2.5% per clean capped at US$5; dynamic pricing $5/property after 3 free bookings).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Hospitable
- Hospitable is a PMS with a guest portal; AppBuild is the guest-facing branded app and works alongside it.
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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.