The 5 Best Knowband Alternatives
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Looking for a Knowband alternative, or exploring other options to help you build an app for your eCommerce store?
We have you covered. In this article, we'll provide an overview of Knowband, including how it works, its features, pricing, and intended users. Then we'll introduce the top alternatives available, including our own site-to-app platform and one of the leading eCommerce mobile app builders, MobiLoud.
Knowband is an app builder designed for eCommerce stores. It supports PrestaShop, OpenCart, Magento, and WooCommerce. It enables store owners to convert their existing websites on these platforms into mobile apps without coding or hiring developers.
Users start with a template and customize it using Knowband's no-code builder. Product details sync with the website, making the app an extension of the web presence rather than a separate store.
Next, let's review Knowband's pricing.
Knowband charges a one-time fee for a lifetime single app license instead of subscription pricing. The cost varies depending on the eCommerce platform.
For example, the WooCommerce mobile app builder is priced at $210 for a single app and platform license, with an additional $30 for support on both Android and iOS platforms.
Most other platforms have similar pricing. Support can be purchased separately, typically around $155 for one year.
Knowband offers a no-code approach to building eCommerce apps suitable for small businesses. The platform uses templates created with Flutter, which provide a foundation for app design and functionality. This approach means the app reflects the website within the limits of the templates used.
At the price point of around $200, Knowband provides an accessible entry point for store owners interested in launching an app quickly.
Now let's look at some of the top Knowband alternatives, starting with our own site-to-app platform, MobiLoud.
MobiLoud is a platform that enables any website owner, regardless of CMS or technology stack, to convert their site into native mobile apps.
It supports all the same eCommerce platforms as Knowband, plus others such as Shopify, Squarespace, and more.
Unlike Knowband's app builder model, which requires building an app within a template system, MobiLoud converts your existing site directly into mobile apps. The app displays your website with adjustments to ensure a native mobile user experience.
Our team manages the entire process — from building and configuring the app to testing, publishing to app stores, and ongoing maintenance.
This approach allows you to retain all the functionality and integrations already working on your site, providing a mobile experience that extends your brand without rebuilding or replicating your store manually.
MobiLoud offers three standard pricing tiers:
Annual plans offer a 15% discount on the monthly rate. You can find more details about our pricing here.
The core difference between MobiLoud and Knowband lies in their architectural approach.
Knowband uses templates and predefined front-end frameworks for app building. MobiLoud directly converts your website, ensuring full consistency with your existing design, plugins, and custom code.
MobiLoud provides a fully managed service that covers build, maintenance, and app store submissions, reducing operational overhead.
While MobiLoud's pricing is higher, it offers a more comprehensive solution with no need to manually replicate updates, unlimited push notifications, and no revenue share or transaction fees.
Your app stays in sync with your website, providing a seamless user experience and fewer maintenance tasks.
Want to learn more? Get a free demo now and speak with one of our app specialists to explore how MobiLoud can help you build the ideal eCommerce app.
With Knowband and MobiLoud covered, let's review other alternatives.
Appmaker.xyz is a platform focused on building eCommerce apps, particularly for Shopify and WooCommerce stores. It offers a variety of integrations and plugins to extend app functionality.
Appmaker.xyz utilizes a block-based and template-driven system for app creation, allowing customization within their available components. This approach means the app is built using predefined blocks and widgets.
Appmaker.xyz offers two plans:
Higher-tier plans provide additional features and support options.
Mobikul is an app builder compatible with WooCommerce, Magento, and Shopify. It creates apps by extracting data from your site through APIs and uses pre-designed themes for app layout.
Mobikul's approach focuses on building apps with simple functionality. It does not reuse existing themes or plugins from your website, and is oriented towards creating iOS and Android shopping apps.
Mobikul offers two Shopify plans:
They also provide lifetime licenses for other eCommerce platform app builders through one-time payments.
Mowico is an app builder supporting Shopify and WooCommerce, with upcoming support for PrestaShop, BigCommerce, and Wix. It offers features like push notifications and AR shopping.
Mowico uses a block and template-based system, which means your app is built from pre-built components and pulls data from your web store via API. This approach provides a branded mobile app experience but does not replicate advanced features or design from your website directly.
Mowico has three plans for Shopify:
Pricing varies across platforms; higher tiers provide additional features.
eStore2App provides a drag-and-drop app builder for platforms including PrestaShop, Shopify, OpenCart, and Magento. Using templates and pre-built modules, it creates store apps that offer essential eCommerce features.
This platform delivers a branded app interface that pulls some data from the main store via API. It does not replicate the full design or functionality of the website, and reusing existing themes, tools, or integrations is not supported.
Pricing varies by eCommerce platform. For the Shopify app builder, three plans are available:
Higher-tier plans include more features and capabilities.
App builders like Knowband provide a no-code way to launch mobile apps for eCommerce stores, lowering barriers to entry.
However, it's important to consider whether this approach matches your business goals.
App builders use templates and blocks, which can limit customization and functionality. They require managing the app separately from your website, with manual updates needed in both places.
If you prioritize budget and speed to market, an app builder can be a practical choice.
For businesses aiming for a mobile app as a key revenue channel with full feature parity and seamless user experience, exploring alternatives may be worthwhile.
For established eCommerce businesses, MobiLoud provides a comprehensive solution.
It converts your existing mobile-optimized website into native apps without rebuilding, preserving all functionality, including your integrations, custom code, and design.
Our fully managed service handles build, testing, publishing, and ongoing maintenance, saving you time and effort.
Unlike app builders, you don't need to replicate collections, promotions, or content manually for the app.
The result is a high-quality app that reflects your brand and delivers features like unlimited push notifications and seamless user experience.
Rainbow Shops, SYN•DI•CATE, Bestseller and John Varvatos are examples of eCommerce apps built with MobiLoud.
This approach balances cost-effectiveness with a high-quality mobile experience and hands-on support, making it ideal for brands serious about their app strategy.
There’s no better time to launch an app for your eCommerce store.
Mobile commerce continues to grow, and many consumers prefer shopping via apps over browsers.
Your own branded app can boost average order value and customer retention.
Get in touch now to schedule your free demo and discover how MobiLoud can help transform your business.
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