Compare tyre fitter apps
AppBuild.diy compared with 4 providers and the option to vibe code your own app: prices, fees, contracts and whether you get your own branded app.
Best for: tyre fitter businesses that want their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.
Your business. Your own app.
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Providers in this comparison
Tekmetric (Tire Suite add-on)Shop management + tyre module
Workshop Software (Tyre & Wheel)Workshop software with tyre/wheel use case
Blackcircles.comOnline tyre retailer with fitting-partner garage network
TyreGoJob-matching app for mobile tyre fitters (early stage)
- Vibe coding
Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools
Price and features at a glance
| Provider | Type | Starting price (as published) | Your own branded app | Order / booking fees | Contract / trial |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AppBuild.diy | Branded app builder for local businesses | Free (up to 10 users); $49/month or $299/year; $99/month or $499/year | Yes — App Store, Google Play and web | 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; Stripe card fees apply | No contract; free plan |
| Vibe coding | Build from scratch with Lovable, Claude, Base44 or similar tools | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. | Bespoke branding and features; store packaging and submission require additional setup | Depends on your chosen payment provider and services; processing fees still apply | Depends on the tools and services you choose; free tiers may have limits |
| Tekmetric (Tire Suite add-on) | Shop management + tyre module | Tire Suite $39/mo per shop, on top of a core plan from $199/mo ($179/mo annual) | No | No per-user or per-RO fees | No long-term contract; demo, no free trial |
| Workshop Software (Tyre & Wheel) | Workshop software with tyre/wheel use case | Silver £119/mo (UK) | No | Not stated; SMS charged separately | Monthly or annual (up to 20% off); free trial |
| Blackcircles.com | Online tyre retailer with fitting-partner garage network | Not published (partner terms not on site) | Shared (customers buy on Blackcircles) | Not stated; customer pays fitted price to Blackcircles online | Not stated |
| TyreGo | Job-matching app for mobile tyre fitters (early stage) | Free for year one, then £199/yr or £19/mo | Shared (TyreGo app) | "No commission, no lead fees"; Stripe card fee only | Founding offer: first 50 fitters get 12 months free |
How AppBuild differs
- vs Tekmetric: tyre features cost $39/mo on top of $199/mo; AppBuild starts free and is customer-facing.
- vs Workshop Software: Workshop Software runs the workshop; AppBuild puts the tyre business's own app with reminders and loyalty on the customer's phone.
- vs Blackcircles.com: customers buy through Blackcircles' site; with AppBuild the repeat customer books in the fitter's own app.
- vs TyreGo: TyreGo routes drivers through its own app; AppBuild is an app under the fitter's own name for their existing customers.
Where AppBuild is strong
- Your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web, starting free with every feature for up to 10 users.
- Bookings, reminders and repeat-customer offers without per-booking fees.
Where others may suit you better
- No job dispatch, quoting or invoicing tools for field teams.
- No marketplace listing to bring in new customers.
Key features by provider
| Provider | Market | Key features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekmetric (Tire Suite add-on) | US | Tyre module add-on, inventory, inspections, invoicing | tekmetric.com |
| Workshop Software (Tyre & Wheel) | UK, US, AU, NZ, ZA | Bookings, quoting, inventory, invoicing, customer reminders; online bookings on Gold £129/mo | workshopsoftware.com, workshopsoftware.com |
| Blackcircles.com | UK | 2,000+ independent fitting garages, fully fitted online price, Premier Garage franchise tier | blackcircles.com |
| TyreGo | UK | Real-time job queue, fitter-set prices, payment on completion, ratings, multi-van | tyrego.expo.app |
| Vibe coding | Depends on your chosen tools | Full design freedom. Ordering, bookings, loyalty, permissions and integrations must be built, tested and maintained. Native push, certificates and store submissions need additional technical work or a service such as AppBuild. | lovable.dev, claude.com, base44.com |
Gaps in published data: Blackcircles partner/joining terms not published. TyreGo is a new, small platform; recheck before publishing.
Build from scratch with AI, or start with AppBuild?
Lovable, Claude, Base44 and similar tools are a genuine alternative in any industry. A bespoke build gives you more control over the design and business logic. AppBuild offers a shorter route to launch for supported business needs, with ready-made capabilities you can add without building each one yourself.
| Consideration | AppBuild.diy | Vibe coding |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | Start with ready-made pages and features; configure your content and services. Store review still takes time. | A prototype can be quick; production testing, payments, permissions and store preparation add work. |
| Costs | Published plan price, plus applicable payment processing, store-account and third-party service costs. | Variable: AI subscriptions / credits, plus hosting, database and any paid services as usage grows. Free allowances may apply; not a fixed all-in price. |
| Flexibility & ease of use | Add supported capabilities such as loyalty, bookings and ordering through the builder; less freedom than a fully custom product. | Bespoke layouts and logic; each new capability needs implementation, testing and ongoing maintenance. |
| Push & app stores | AppBuild provides push and app infrastructure, subject to setup requirements and store approval. | Native push certificates, signing and store submissions are technical work, not automatically solved by generating a website. |
| Ongoing responsibility | Shared business-app framework and managed infrastructure; you manage your business content and settings. | You are responsible for security, data access, updates and the services behind your app. |
These approaches can work together: build your bespoke experience with AI, then use AppBuild to wrap your app and add supported native capabilities such as push notifications. Wrapping does not automatically add AppBuild’s business features to your custom app.
Tool pricing and allowances vary: Lovable pricing · Claude pricing · Base44 pricing. Check the services your project actually needs.
AppBuild 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.
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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.