AppInstitute vs HeapsGo

AppInstitute is a no-code builder for branded mobile apps that can be published to the Apple App Store, Google Play or as a progressive web app. HeapsGo builds custom-branded digital ordering platforms for restaurants: a webshop, mobile app, self-order kiosk and staff order manager that sit on one back end. Both are listed under Branded Restaurant App Builder. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and integrations.

Key differences

  • price

    AppInstitute publishes a starting price of GBP 49 per month. HeapsGo does not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: AppInstitute: Restaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; HeapsGo: Independent restaurants with growth plans.

  • integrations

    On integrations, AppInstitute names 3 integrations and HeapsGo names 13 integrations. No partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    AppInstitute was founded in 2011 and HeapsGo in 2014. AppInstitute is based in Nottingham, United Kingdom and HeapsGo in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Side by side

AppInstitute vs HeapsGo: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldAppInstituteHeapsGo
What it isAppInstitute is a no-code builder for branded mobile apps that can be published to the Apple App Store, Google Play or as a progressive web app.HeapsGo builds custom-branded digital ordering platforms for restaurants: a webshop, mobile app, self-order kiosk and staff order manager that sit on one back end.
Best forRestaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; Cafes, bars and clubs building repeat visits; Agencies and resellersIndependent restaurants with growth plans; Restaurant chains with 3 or more locations; Enterprise multi-brand operators
Pricing modelSubscription per appQuote only
Starting priceGBP 49 per monthNot published
Free planNoNot published
Free trialYesNot published
ContractNone for monthly plansNot published
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidNot published
CountriesNot publishedNot published
LanguagesNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations313
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
Founded20112014
HeadquartersNottingham, United KingdomCopenhagen, Denmark
OwnerNot publishedHeaps Digital Ventures
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by AppInstitute

  • Ecwid
  • Shopify
  • Woo Commerce

Named only by HeapsGo

  • Adyen
  • ApplePay
  • Deliverect
  • FoodoraGo
  • GooglePay
  • Intercom
  • Just Eat DaaS
  • Meta
  • MobilePay
  • Nets
  • Segment
  • VIPPS
and 1 more
  • Wolt Drive

Which to choose

AppInstitute

Choose AppInstitute if you are in one of these groups: Restaurants and takeaways wanting their own ordering app; Cafes, bars and clubs building repeat visits; Agencies and resellers.

HeapsGo

Choose HeapsGo if you fit its listed audience: Independent restaurants with growth plans; Restaurant chains with 3 or more locations; Enterprise multi-brand operators.

What we could not confirm

AppInstitute

  • Named payment gateways
  • Which plans include which features beyond the pricing page summary
  • Legal entity and team size
  • Funding
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages

HeapsGo

  • Pricing and contract terms
  • Countries served
  • Native app platforms
  • Supported POS systems
  • Team size and funding
  • Security certifications

Go further

AppInstitute profileHeapsGo profile

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Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

HeapsGo, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Single-page site: product, integrations, segments, company footerhttps://www.heapsgo.com/en/