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AppBuild vs Thunkable

Looking for a Thunkable alternative? Thunkable is a no-code native app builder (build your own). Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.

Thunkable is best for people building their own app that want no-code native app builder (build your own) (Drag-and-drop and AI builder, native iOS/Android).

AppBuild is best for general app builders (cross-industry) 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.

A look inside AppBuild: food ordering, fitness programmes, retail shopping, events and tickets.

AppBuild app example showing food ordering — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparison
Food ordering
AppBuild app example showing fitness programmes — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparison
Fitness programmes
AppBuild app example showing retail shopping — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparison
Retail shopping
AppBuild app example showing events and tickets — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparison
Events and tickets

Thunkable vs AppBuild for general app builders (cross-industry)

ConsiderationAppBuild.diy logo — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparisonAppBuild.diyThunkable logo — AppBuild vs Thunkable app builder comparisonThunkable
TypeBranded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilitiesNo-code native app builder (build your own)
Published pricingFree: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/yearBuilder $37/mo billed yearly or $59/mo monthly (1 live published app); Advanced $99/mo billed yearly or $189/mo monthly. Accelerator $18-19/mo (no live app listed)
Your own branded appApp Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval requiredYes
Fees0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may applyNot stated
Contract / trialFree plan; monthly or annual paid plansFree plan (public projects only). Published apps become unavailable if subscription lapses
CapabilitiesSupported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requiresDrag-and-drop and AI builder, native iOS/Android
MarketAvailable worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availabilityUS + global

Sources: thunkable.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.

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AppBuild pricing

PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0/monthUp to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web.
Business$49/month or $299/yearUp to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders.
Business Pro$99/month or $499/yearUnlimited 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 Thunkable if…

  • you want no-code native app builder (build your own).
  • you need what it highlights: Drag-and-drop and AI builder, native iOS/Android.
  • its terms suit you: Free plan (public projects only). Published apps become unavailable if subscription lapses.

Choose AppBuild if…

  • you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (Thunkable: Builder $37/mo billed yearly or $59/mo monthly (1 live published app); Advanced $99/mo billed yearly or $189/mo monthly. Accelerator $18-19/mo (no live app listed)).
  • you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.

Key differences from Thunkable

  • these are blank-canvas builders where loyalty, booking and ordering must be built from scratch; AppBuild ships them as ready-made features.

Questions

AppBuild.diy is an alternative to Thunkable for people building their own app that want no-code native app builder (build your own) (Drag-and-drop and AI builder, native iOS/Android) who would rather have their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web. AppBuild starts free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99 a month. Other options compared here include GoodBarber, AppMySite, Median.co, Natively.

Thunkable's published pricing, checked 7 October 2026: Builder $37/mo billed yearly or $59/mo monthly (1 live published app); Advanced $99/mo billed yearly or $189/mo monthly. Accelerator $18-19/mo (no live app listed). AppBuild: Free for up to 10 users, Business $49/month or $299/year, Business Pro $99/month or $499/year, with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.

It depends on what you need. Choose Thunkable if you want no-code native app builder (build your own). Choose AppBuild if you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.

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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.