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Comparing MobiLoud and Shoutem? If you’re familiar with the no-code mobile app market, you’ll have seen both of these names once or twice. Both have been active for over 10 years, helping launch thousands of mobile apps.
Shoutem is a no-code mobile app builder, typically designed for creating standalone mobile apps. MobiLoud fits into the no-code category as well - but it’s more than the standard no-code, drag-and-drop app builder model.
MobiLoud and Shoutem are realistically for two very different types of user. Let’s break everything down for you, so you’re clear on what’s right for your project.
Shoutem is a no-code mobile app builder that lets you design and build native iOS and Android apps with a visual editor. It supports a variety of use cases: church apps, radio apps, event apps, podcast apps, social networking, travel, and ecommerce.
For ecommerce, Shoutem offers Shopify integration. You can connect your Shopify store to pull in products and build a mobile shopping experience. But the app itself is a standalone product.
You design the screens, configure the layout, and manage the app's content in Shoutem's platform, separately from your website.
Shoutem’s plans start at $59/mo (Android only), with $99-$179 plans adding iOS publishing, plus more storage space, notifications and other more advanced features.
Shoutem also offers a PRO tier with professional development services and a reseller program for agencies building apps for clients.
Shoutem is built for businesses and creators that want to build a standalone mobile app from scratch. Shoutem's strongest use cases are non-ecommerce: churches, events, podcasts, media, community. The Shopify integration adds ecommerce capability, but the platform isn't built specifically for high-volume online retail.
MobiLoud is a premium managed service for mid-market and enterprise ecommerce brands that want to turn their websites into native mobile apps.
Everything's done for you: build, testing, app store publishing, ongoing maintenance. Our approach ensures everything from your website carries over to your app, and the app and website always stay fully in sync, reducing the operational lift that comes with launching a mobile app.
MobiLoud works with any ecommerce platform: Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, WooCommerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopware, and custom builds. It's used by brands like Bestseller, John Varvatos, Tadashi Shoji, Kiokii, and many more.
"MobiLoud keeps this whole thing simple and streamlined. No more juggling two different platforms, no more wasted time on maintenance."
-- Eric Lowe, Director of Ecommerce at XCVI
MobiLoud starts at $799/month, plus a one-time setup fee. That includes the app build, app store management, QA, and ongoing support and maintenance.
MobiLoud’s service is geared towards established ecommerce brands, typically doing a minimum of seven figures in annual online revenue. Brands that want to extend their online presence to a native mobile app, with a team handling the technical side from start to finish.
It’s possible to group MobiLoud and Shoutem together in the broad, broad category of no-code mobile app solutions.
But realistically (and if you’re looking at the prices - one starting at $59/mo, the other at $799), they’re for two very different customers.
Here’s the full breakdown.
This is the fundamental difference. Shoutem builds standalone apps. You start from a template, design the screens, add content and features, and manage the app as its own platform.
MobiLoud extends your existing website into an app. The website is the app. Nothing to design or rebuild. Your full storefront, checkout, and integrations carry over automatically.
If you need an app that exists independently of your website, Shoutem is designed for that. MobiLoud cannot build you a mobile app that’s not powered by an existing website. It’s designed specifically for turning websites into apps.
Shoutem integrates with Shopify to pull in your product catalog and build a shopping experience inside the app.
But the app is still a separate platform. Your website's third-party tools, like review apps, loyalty programs, search providers, and subscription management, don't automatically carry over. You work within Shoutem's feature set.
MobiLoud runs your actual website. Every integration you use on your site works in the app. Your checkout is your real website checkout. And MobiLoud isn't limited to Shopify; it works with any ecommerce platform.
With Shoutem, you manage the app alongside your website. Promotions, product updates, homepage changes: these need to be handled in both places.
With MobiLoud, your website is the single source of truth. Change your site, and the app reflects it.
Shoutem is primarily self-service (with optional PRO services for more complex builds). MobiLoud is managed from the start. Our team handles the build, submissions, QA, and all ongoing maintenance.
It should be pretty clear to you which option fits your requirements better. Here’s a clear breakdown to sum everything up:
Shoutem makes sense when:
MobiLoud makes sense when:
Shoutem builds apps for churches, events, and podcasts (with some ecommerce). MobiLoud extends ecommerce websites into native apps. Different products for different needs.
Hit the links below to learn more about each platform -whether you're looking for a simple, low-cost mobile app maker or a premium website to app service.
About Shoutem: Visit shoutem.com to explore their platform and pricing.
About MobiLoud: Browse our customer case studies to see how ecommerce brands use MobiLoud, and book a free strategy call to discuss whether it makes sense for your brand.
