AppBuild vs PetDesk
Looking for a PetDesk alternative? PetDesk is a vet client communications + pet owner app. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
PetDesk is best for veterinary practices businesses that want vet client communications + pet owner app (Two-way texting, reminders, booking, refill requests, phones, AI Scribe, marketing incl. loyalty programs; 12,000+ practices).
AppBuild is best for veterinary practices 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.
AppBuild is not a clinical records system and does not claim HIPAA, NHS or Ofsted certification. Check your sector requirements.
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PetDesk vs AppBuild for veterinary practices
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | PetDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Vet client communications + pet owner app |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Not published (demo/quote); third-party reports cite about $389/month for base mobile app and email requests (third-party: costbench.com) |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Shared (PetDesk app) |
| 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 | No contract, cancel anytime (third-party: costbench.com reports 30-day notice) |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Two-way texting, reminders, booking, refill requests, phones, AI Scribe, marketing incl. loyalty programs; 12,000+ practices |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US |
Sources: petdesk.com, costbench.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.
Compare all veterinary practices 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 PetDesk if…
- you want vet client communications + pet owner app.
- you need what it highlights: Two-way texting, reminders, booking, refill requests, phones, AI Scribe, marketing incl. loyalty programs; 12,000+ practices.
- its terms suit you: No contract, cancel anytime (third-party: costbench.com reports 30-day notice).
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with PetDesk: Shared (PetDesk app)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (PetDesk: Not published (demo/quote); third-party reports cite about $389/month for base mobile app and email requests (third-party: costbench.com)).
- 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 PetDesk
- PetDesk clients use the PetDesk-branded app and pricing is quote-only; AppBuild lists the app under the practice's own name.
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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.