Compare venue apps
AppBuild.diy compared with 6 providers and the option to vibe code your own app: prices, fees, contracts and whether you get your own branded app.
Best for: live music venues 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
- Eventbrite (AppBuild partner)
Ticketing marketplace
Works alongside AppBuild
Ticket TailorTicketing software
- Skiddle
Ticketing marketplace
DICETicketing marketplace app
FatsomaTicketing marketplace
See TicketsTicketing agent
- 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 |
| Eventbrite (AppBuild partner)Works alongside AppBuild | Ticketing marketplace | Free to list; Eventbrite Pro email from £12/mo (UK) or $15/mo (US) | Shared (Eventbrite marketplace app) | "3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket" (as displayed on both .co.uk and .com pages) plus "2.9% payment processing fee per order"; paid by attendees by default; no fees on free events | No contract |
| Ticket Tailor | Ticketing software | Pay-as-you-go £0.60 per ticket (+ VAT); prepaid from £0.22 per ticket (+ VAT) | No (free check-in app for staff only) | Per-ticket fee above; organiser can set own booking fees for buyers; up to 5,000 free tickets/yr at no charge; payment processor fees separate (Stripe UK example 1.5% + £0.20) | "There are no contracts" |
| Skiddle | Ticketing marketplace | Free to list ("Absolutely nothing") | Shared (Skiddle marketplace); free RapidScan door app for staff | Booking fee to customer "10% of the ticket face value + 27p", "minimum booking fee of £1" | No listing or setup fees |
| DICE | Ticketing marketplace app | Free self sign-up (MIO) | Shared (fans buy in the DICE app) | UK self sign-up: service fee 8.5% + VAT (min £1) plus transaction fee 2.5% + VAT; box office/door 8% (min £1, max £3.50). US self sign-up: 13% service fee | Terms per T&Cs |
| Fatsoma | Ticketing marketplace | Ticketing free; Professional from £1,500/mo; Enterprise custom | Shared (Fatsoma fan app); Add-on: "custom branded website and apps" in Professional (from £1,500/mo) | "10% fee", "Minimum £1"; organiser covers or passes to buyer; Stripe fees separate; no fees on free tickets | Not stated |
| See Tickets | Ticketing agent | Not published (demo/quote); booking fee "negotiated with the venue or promoter for each event" | Not stated | Booking fee plus transaction fee charged to customers; amounts negotiated per event | Not stated |
How AppBuild differs
- vs Eventbrite: Eventbrite's service fee is 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket plus 2.9% processing; AppBuild ticketing takes zero commission (Stripe fees only), and venues can keep Eventbrite for listings while building their own audience in the app.
- vs Ticket Tailor: Ticket Tailor charges from £0.22 to £0.60 per ticket and has no fan-facing app; AppBuild charges no per-ticket fee and adds push notifications for gig announcements.
- vs Skiddle: Skiddle adds 10% + 27p (min £1) per ticket on a shared marketplace; AppBuild sells tickets in the venue's own app with zero commission.
- vs DICE: DICE fans buy inside the DICE app with an 8.5% + 2.5% fee structure (UK); AppBuild keeps the fan relationship and data in the venue's own app.
- vs Fatsoma: Fatsoma charges 10% (min £1) and a branded app needs the £1,500/mo Professional plan; AppBuild includes the branded app from free.
- vs See Tickets: See Tickets negotiates fees per event; AppBuild publishes flat pricing.
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.
- No per-ticket or per-booking fee from AppBuild.
- Works alongside Eventbrite, Hostfully and Hospitable.
Where others may suit you better
- Not a hotel property-management system or channel manager.
- Lighter church admin and giving tools than dedicated church software.
Key features by provider
| Provider | Market | Key features | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite (AppBuild partner) | UK + US | Ticketing, event discovery, Eventbrite Ads, email marketing | eventbrite.co.uk, eventbrite.com |
| Ticket Tailor | UK + US + global | Ticket sales, check-in app, custom booking fees | tickettailor.com |
| Skiddle | UK | Event listing, ticket sales, RapidScan door scanning | promotioncentre.co.uk, help.promotioncentre.co.uk |
| DICE | UK + US + EU | Mobile ticketing, discovery, box office | support.dice.fm, support.dice.fm |
| Fatsoma | UK | Listings, rep team management, promo codes, door check-in | ticketing.fatsoma.com |
| See Tickets | UK + US + EU | Ticketing agency for venues and promoters | seetickets.com |
| 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: See Tickets fees not published (negotiated per event). Eventbrite's UK page displays "$1.79" in the fee line; quote it as shown or check the UK checkout before converting to GBP.
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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