AppBuild vs Optisoft
Looking for a Optisoft alternative? Optisoft is a optical practice management (optisoft.net). Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Optisoft is best for opticians businesses that want optical practice management (Optisoft.NET) (eGOS, recalls, online bookings module, dispensing, clinical records, Optipost remote printing).
AppBuild is best for opticians 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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Optisoft vs AppBuild for opticians
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Optisoft |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Optical practice management (Optisoft.NET) |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | £160 per month core; modules (incl. Appointments, Online Bookings) £25 per module per month; cloud hosting £55/month |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | No |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | SMS from £0.055 per message; payment terminal integration (fees not stated) |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | "No commitment to a long contract"; 12 months free subscription for new customers (excludes cloud hosting) |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | eGOS, recalls, online bookings module, dispensing, clinical records, Optipost remote printing |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK |
Sources: optisoft.co.uk. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all opticians providersAppBuild 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.
Choose Optisoft if…
- you want optical practice management (Optisoft.NET).
- you need what it highlights: eGOS, recalls, online bookings module, dispensing, clinical records, Optipost remote printing.
- its terms suit you: "No commitment to a long contract"; 12 months free subscription for new customers (excludes cloud hosting).
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Optisoft: No).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Optisoft: £160 per month core; modules (incl. Appointments, Online Bookings) £25 per module per month; cloud hosting £55/month).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Optisoft fees: SMS from £0.055 per message; payment terminal integration (fees not stated)).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from Optisoft
- Optisoft sells online booking as a £25/month module on a £160/month core; AppBuild includes booking, push and loyalty in one plan.
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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.