AppBuild vs SimplyBook.me
Looking for a SimplyBook.me alternative? SimplyBook.me is a online booking system. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.
SimplyBook.me is best for booking & appointments businesses that want online booking system (Booking site/widget, providers, custom features, SMS/WhatsApp credits).
AppBuild is best for booking & appointments 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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SimplyBook.me vs AppBuild for booking & appointments
| Consideration |  AppBuild.diy | SimplyBook.me |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Branded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilities | Online booking system |
| Published pricing | Free: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/year | Free (50 bookings/mo); Basic £10.90/mo annual or £12.90/mo monthly |
| Your own branded app | App Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval required | Client app is a PWA, not in app stores; own name/logo/colours on Premium (£45.80/mo annual) |
| Fees | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply | "No booking fees or transaction charges"; extra bookings $4 per 100 |
| Contract / trial | Free plan; monthly or annual paid plans | 14-day trial, no card; cancel anytime |
| Capabilities | Supported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requires | Booking site/widget, providers, custom features, SMS/WhatsApp credits |
| Market | Available worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availability | UK, US, global |
Sources: simplybook.me, help.simplybook.me. 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 SimplyBook.me if…
- you want online booking system.
- you need what it highlights: Booking site/widget, providers, custom features, SMS/WhatsApp credits.
- its terms suit you: 14-day trial, no card; cancel anytime.
- you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with SimplyBook.me: Client app is a PWA, not in app stores; own name/logo/colours on Premium (£45.80/mo annual)).
Choose AppBuild if…
- you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (SimplyBook.me: Free (50 bookings/mo); Basic £10.90/mo annual or £12.90/mo monthly).
- you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (SimplyBook.me fees: "No booking fees or transaction charges"; extra bookings $4 per 100).
- you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.
Key differences from SimplyBook.me
- SimplyBook's client app is a PWA with full branding on its £45.80/mo Premium plan; AppBuild ships a PWA plus native store apps from its free 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.