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BuildFire

Mobile app development platform for building, publishing and growing custom iOS andAndroid

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BuildFire is a no-code platform for designing, building, publishing, and managing native iOS and Android apps, which can also run as Progressive Web Apps. It addresses the full lifecycle after launch, covering app store optimization, push messaging and loyalty features, analytics on feature engagement and user drop-off, and infrastructure that scales with user growth.

Core capabilities include a plugin marketplace organized into Boost, Accelerate, and Maximize tiers, with plugins for content, media, events, workforce workflows, e-commerce, booking, and education. Integrations include Zapier, server-to-server API keys, and custom plugin uploads. Features span user management, behavioral tagging, in-app purchases, onboarding screens, analytics, advanced push notifications with geofencing and deep linking, SSO, and enterprise deployment. Professional Services handle custom design, development, publishing, and ongoing support.

BuildFire serves businesses building customer-facing apps, internal workforce tools, and community apps, as well as agencies and resellers offering apps to clients under a white-label program. Pricing is organized into Standard, Growth, and Scale editions with monthly or annual billing, differentiated by plugin access, push notification volume, storage, admin seats, and support level. Professional Services and White Label Reseller options are quoted separately.

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