1. Platform subscription
The recurring software cost for online ordering, website tools, branded apps, loyalty, marketing, or account support.
Restaurant pricing guides - updated 2026-06-16
Restaurant online ordering pricing guides
Online ordering cost is not just a monthly software price. Restaurants need to model setup, processing, delivery, per-order fees, POS workflow, customer data, and migration work before they pick a platform.
One-minute answer
- Start with the full cost stack, then compare individual vendors like BentoBox, Menufy, ChowNow, Owner.com, Toast, Square, and Clover.
- The cheapest launch price is not always the cheapest operating model after processing, delivery, per-order fees, add-ons, and staff workflow are included.
- Use this hub to route pricing questions into the right detailed guide instead of comparing every system from one overloaded page.
Cost model
The six fee buckets owners should compare
A useful pricing comparison separates fixed costs from order-volume costs. That is the difference between a system that is cheap to start and a system that stays profitable as orders grow.
2. Setup and migration
Menu buildout, modifier cleanup, photos, domain setup, app setup, payment setup, staff training, and switching from an old provider.
3. Payment processing
Card processing is separate from software price. Compare percentage-plus-cents fees and whether processing options are locked to one provider.
4. Per-order and diner fees
Some platforms charge per-order fees, guest fees, support fees, or convenience fees. These become more important as monthly order volume grows.
5. Delivery and marketplace fees
Marketplace commissions, delivery-provider fees, driver dispatch, customer-facing delivery fees, and first-party delivery economics should be modeled separately.
6. POS, printer, and kitchen workflow
Square, Clover, Toast, printers, KDS screens, app developer accounts, and integration work can change the real rollout cost.
Pricing snapshot
Current pricing signals to check first
The current broad-cost leader gives a simple price fast. This hub goes further by showing the entry price, the variable-fee risk, and the owner question that decides which detailed guide matters.
| Provider | Entry price signal | Variable-fee risk | Owner decision | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orderitto | $149/mo Starter, plus setup | Stripe processing applies; 0% Orderitto platform commission on direct orders | Do we want a branded direct-ordering channel with predictable platform cost? | Open guide |
| 247waiter | $45/mo | $0.25/order transmission fee plus listed card processing | Is the lowest monthly price enough, or do we need stronger brand, app, and customer-data control? | Open guide |
| GloriaFood | Free basic service; paid add-ons listed | Add-ons can include online payment, branded app, promotions, or per-guest options | Is a free basic tool enough for the workflow, or are paid add-ons doing the real work? | Open guide |
| Square | $0/mo Free plan; paid plans also listed | Payment processing and delivery service provider fees can still apply | Are we choosing Square because the POS is right, or only because ordering is easy to launch? | Open guide |
| Menufy | $179/mo month-to-month or $149/mo annual in the checked result | Convenience-fee model and plan terms need to be modeled against order volume | Will this preserve margin and customer ownership better than a direct-ordering layer? | Open guide |
| BentoBox | Official pricing page is the primary brand source | Restaurant owners should check ordering, processing, and per-order fee exposure | Are we buying a website package, an ordering system, or both? | Open guide |
| ChowNow | Plan pricing plus setup fee in the checked result | Transaction, app developer, printer, and delivery fees can change total cost | Does the flat direct-ordering story still fit once delivery, app, and printer costs are included? | Open guide |
| Owner.com | $249/mo or $499/mo in the checked result | Per-order, delivery, or guest-facing fee model should be modeled separately | Do the marketing and ordering gains justify the higher fixed monthly cost? | Open guide |
Start with total cost
Restaurant online ordering cost
Model the full monthly cost stack: software, setup, processing, delivery, per-order fees, add-ons, and migration work.
Restaurant fee calculator
Run marketplace commission, per-order fees, processing, and flat monthly direct-ordering math before comparing vendors.
Orderitto pricing
See Orderitto's direct-ordering pricing for restaurants that want branded web, pickup, delivery, Stripe payments, and no per-order platform commission.
Best online ordering systems
Compare Orderitto, Toast, Square, Clover, ChowNow, Owner.com, BentoBox, Popmenu, and Olo by restaurant fit.
Vendor pricing guides
BentoBox pricing
Compare BentoBox website and ordering costs, per-order fees, processing, and direct-ordering alternatives.
Menufy pricing
Review Menufy's monthly plans, per-order convenience fee, marketplace positioning, and owner tradeoffs.
ChowNow pricing
Compare ChowNow monthly plans, setup fees, transaction fees, delivery fees, and branded ordering fit.
Owner.com pricing
Compare Owner.com pricing paths, monthly fees, order fees, and when a flatter direct-ordering model is easier to forecast.
Toast pricing explained
Understand Toast pricing, hardware, implementation, online ordering add-ons, and when a POS change is too much.
Popmenu pricing
Review Popmenu's restaurant marketing and ordering cost tradeoffs against owned ordering infrastructure.
Delivery, app, and marketplace fee guides
Third-party delivery fees
Understand marketplace commissions, delivery fees, customer fees, and why direct orders protect more margin.
DoorDash Storefront fees
See where Storefront can help and where restaurants still need a stronger owned ordering channel.
Restaurant app development cost
Compare custom apps, white-label apps, no-code app builders, and marketplace apps before overbuilding.
POS and ordering fee guides
POS integrations
Compare Square, Clover, Toast, Stripe, Shift4, printer, and KDS workflows before changing ordering cost structure.
Square online ordering
Compare Square's online ordering path, payment costs, and when restaurants need a branded ordering layer.
Clover online ordering
Compare Clover native ordering, POS fit, menu flow, and when an ordering layer should sit on top.
Toast online ordering
Compare Toast ordering, POS dependency, fees, and alternative direct-ordering paths.
How to use the numbers
Most pricing pages answer one fee, not the owner decision
Broad cost pages can miss the workflow
A useful online-ordering cost comparison connects software fees, payment processing, delivery, POS workflow, customer data, and migration risk instead of stopping at one headline price.
Brand pages are strong but narrow
Official pricing pages usually win their own brand terms. Orderitto can still earn comparison traffic by answering the next question: what does this vendor cost once the whole restaurant workflow is included?
The hub should move buyers
This page is built to send owners from high-level cost research into the right money page: Orderitto pricing, total cost, brand comparisons, delivery fees, or POS fit.
Calculators make the decision concrete
Use the calculator branch for per-order fees, marketplace commissions, payment processing, and monthly break-even comparisons before booking demos.
Frequently asked questions
What should a restaurant compare before choosing online ordering software?
Compare the monthly platform fee, setup fee, payment processing, delivery fees, per-order fees, hardware or printer costs, POS integration fit, migration work, and whether the restaurant keeps customer data.
Why does this hub use /pricing-guides instead of another cost page?
Orderitto already has a detailed restaurant online ordering cost guide. This hub organizes the pricing cluster and sends owners to the right detailed page instead of duplicating the same search intent.
Can a free or low-cost ordering system still become expensive?
Yes. A low monthly fee can still include payment processing, delivery provider fees, per-order fees, paid add-ons, limited data ownership, or manual workflow costs that show up after launch.
When should a restaurant compare POS fees instead of ordering platform fees?
Compare POS fees when the decision changes terminals, payments, kitchen workflow, hardware, reporting, or staff operations. Compare ordering platform fees when the POS works but the restaurant needs more direct orders, branded apps, loyalty, and customer ownership.
Sources checked
- 247waiter online ordering system costChecked for broad online-ordering cost structure and current pricing claims.
- GloriaFood pricingChecked for free basic service and paid add-on positioning.
- BentoBox pricingChecked for official BentoBox pricing-page positioning.
- Menufy pricingChecked for official Menufy monthly pricing and plan structure.
- ChowNow pricingChecked for official ChowNow plan, setup, transaction, app, printer, and delivery fee claims.
- Owner.com pricingChecked for official Owner.com monthly and per-order pricing paths.
- Square online orderingChecked for Square ordering-plan and payment-cost positioning.
Need a cleaner monthly cost model?
Bring the current provider, monthly order count, average ticket, delivery mix, and POS setup. Orderitto can show whether the restaurant needs a cheaper platform, fewer per-order fees, or a stronger direct-ordering channel.