AppBuild vs Passion.io
Looking for a Passion.io alternative? Passion.io is a branded app builder for creators/coaches. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Passion.io is best for creator apps and youtubers businesses that want branded app builder for creators/coaches (Branded app, courses, AI messages, Apple/Google Pay (Expand)).
AppBuild is best for creator apps 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.
Your business. Your own app.
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Passion.io vs AppBuild for creator apps
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Passion.io |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Branded app builder for creators/coaches |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Launch $119/mo billed yearly; Scale $279/mo billed yearly; Expand $599/mo billed yearly; Passion Plus custom. Monthly-billing prices not shown |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Yes: "Your own branding" from Scale; App Store listing on Expand; full white-label on Passion Plus |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | PassionPayment fee 3.9% (Launch) down to 1.9% (Passion Plus); Scale/Expand rates not stated. Apple, Google and Stripe processing fees also apply |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Trial not stated on pricing page |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Branded app, courses, AI messages, Apple/Google Pay (Expand) |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US (global) |
Sources: passion.io. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all creator apps providersPassion.io vs AppBuild for youtubers
| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Passion.io |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Branded app builder for creators |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Launch $119/mo billed yearly |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Yes from Scale ($279/mo billed yearly); App Store listing on Expand ($599/mo billed yearly) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | PassionPayment 3.9% (Launch) to 1.9% (Passion Plus), plus Apple/Google/Stripe fees |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | Trial not stated |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Branded app, courses, AI messages |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK + US (global) |
Sources: passion.io. 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 Passion.io if…
- you want branded app builder for creators/coaches.
- you need what it highlights: Branded app, courses, AI messages, Apple/Google Pay (Expand).
- its terms suit you: Trial not stated on pricing page.
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Passion.io: Launch $119/mo billed yearly; Scale $279/mo billed yearly; Expand $599/mo billed yearly; Passion Plus custom. Monthly-billing prices not shown).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (Passion.io fees: PassionPayment fee 3.9% (Launch) down to 1.9% (Passion Plus); Scale/Expand rates not stated. Apple, Google and Stripe processing fees also apply).
Key differences from Passion.io
- Passion.io starts at $119/mo billed yearly with a 1.9% to 3.9% PassionPayment fee; AppBuild Pro is $49/mo or $299/yr with zero commission.
- Passion.io's own-branding tier is $279/mo billed yearly plus payment fees; AppBuild Unlimited is $499/yr.
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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.