Compare laundrette apps
AppBuild.diy compared with 4 providers and the option to vibe code your own app: prices, fees, contracts and whether you get your own branded app.
Best for: laundrette businesses that want their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Providers in this comparison
- Cents / Laundroworks
Self-service laundromat payments + management
PayRangeMobile payment for laundry machines
CleanCloudLaundry / dry cleaning POS
LaundryheapLaundry delivery marketplace
- Vibe coding
Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools
Price and features at a glance
| Provider | Type | Starting price (as published) | Your own branded app | Order / booking fees | Contract / trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppBuild.diy | Branded app builder for local businesses | Free (up to 10 users); $49/month or $299/year; $99/month or $499/year | Yes — App Store, Google Play and web | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; Stripe card fees apply | No contract; free plan |
| Vibe coding | Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. | Bespoke branding and features; store packaging and submission require additional setup | Depends on your chosen payment provider and services; processing fees still apply | Depends on the tools and services you choose; free tiers may have limits |
| Cents / Laundroworks | Self-service laundromat payments + management | Self-Serve Starter $89/mo; customer app on Ultimate $399/mo | Shared (LaundryCat app) | Not disclosed | Not stated; hardware bundles $2,000 to $3,500 |
| PayRange | Mobile payment for laundry machines | Not published (demo/quote) | Shared (PayRange app, 8M+ users) | Not stated on site | Not stated |
| CleanCloud | Laundry / dry cleaning POS | Not shown on live pricing page (third-party: apis.io says Lite "commonly around $75/month") | Add-on: branded customer app on Grow+ or add-on, price not published | No transaction fees stated; extras for SMS and branded app | 14-day free trial; Grow+ 12-month minimum |
| Laundryheap | Laundry delivery marketplace | Not published (partner terms not on site) | Shared (Laundryheap app) | Not stated | Not stated |
How AppBuild differs
- vs Cents / Laundroworks: the customer app is on the $399/mo tier and is the LaundryCat app; AppBuild's app carries the laundrette's own name from a free plan.
- vs PayRange: PayRange is a shared machine-payment app; AppBuild adds loyalty stamps, push and offers under the laundrette's own brand (it does not control machines).
- vs CleanCloud: CleanCloud's branded app is a paid add-on; AppBuild includes it.
- vs Laundryheap: Laundryheap sells to the customer under its own brand; AppBuild builds the laundrette's own customer list.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Bookings, reminders and repeat-customer offers without per-booking fees.
Where others may suit you better
- No job dispatch, quoting or invoicing tools for field teams.
- No marketplace listing to bring in new customers.
Key features by provider
| Provider | Market | Key features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cents / Laundroworks | US | Card payments, instant refunds, management portal, marketing (Growth $249/mo), LaundryCat NFC tap-to-pay and balance reload | laundroworks.com, trycents.com |
| PayRange | US | BluKey hardware for MDB laundry machines, prepaid balances, app pay at machine | payrange.com |
| CleanCloud | UK, US, global | POS, customer apps, pickup and delivery, subscriptions, hosted website | cleancloudapp.com |
| Laundryheap | UK, US, other | Consumer pickup/delivery app, partner facilities process orders | laundryheap.com |
| Vibe coding | Depends on your chosen tools | Full design freedom. Ordering, bookings, loyalty, permissions and integrations must be built, tested and maintained. Native push, certificates and store submissions need additional technical work or a service such as AppBuild. | lovable.dev, claude.com, base44.com |
Gaps in published data: PayRange fees not published; CleanCloud prices not rendered on live page; Laundryheap partner terms not published. No UK-specific self-service laundrette software with published pricing found.
Build from scratch with AI, or start with AppBuild?
Lovable, Claude, Base44 and similar tools are a genuine alternative in any industry. A bespoke build gives you more control over the design and business logic. AppBuild offers a shorter route to launch for supported business needs, with ready-made capabilities you can add without building each one yourself.
| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Vibe coding |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Start with ready-made pages and features; configure your content and services. Store review still takes time. | A prototype can be quick; production testing, payments, permissions and store preparation add work. |
| Costs | Published plan price, plus applicable payment processing, store-account and third-party service costs. | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. |
| Flexibility & ease of use | Add supported capabilities such as loyalty, bookings and ordering through the builder; less freedom than a fully custom product. | Bespoke layouts and logic; each new capability needs implementation, testing and ongoing maintenance. |
| Push & app stores | AppBuild provides push and app infrastructure, subject to setup requirements and store approval. | Native push certificates, signing and store submissions are technical work, not automatically solved by generating a website. |
| Ongoing responsibility | Shared business-app framework and managed infrastructure; you manage your business content and settings. | You are responsible for security, data access, updates and the services behind your app. |
These approaches can work together: build your bespoke experience with AI, then use AppBuild to wrap your app and add supported native capabilities such as push notifications. Wrapping does not automatically add AppBuild’s business features to your custom app.
Tool pricing and allowances vary: Lovable pricing · Claude pricing · Base44 pricing. Check the services your project actually needs.
AppBuild pricing
| 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.
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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.