AppBuild vs Procare
Looking for a Procare alternative? Procare is a childcare management. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
Procare is best for childcare businesses that want childcare management (Billing, attendance, parent engagement).
AppBuild is best for childcare 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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Procare vs AppBuild for childcare
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | Procare |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Childcare management |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Not published ("Request Pricing") |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Not stated |
| 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 | Not stated |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Billing, attendance, parent engagement |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | US |
Sources: procaresoftware.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 Procare if…
- you want childcare management.
- you need what it highlights: Billing, attendance, parent engagement.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with Procare: Not stated).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Procare: Not published ("Request Pricing")).
- 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 Procare
- Procare is quote-only management software; AppBuild publishes prices from free.
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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.