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Apicbase vs Deliverect

Apicbase logo

Apicbase

Restaurants

F&B management for multi-unit operations

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deliverect logo

Deliverect

Restaurants

Middleware connecting delivery marketplaces to restaurant point of sale systems across Europe and beyond

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apicbase no pricing amounts published; requires contact for quotes; Deliverect plans bundle an order allowance per location and charge overage, so the months when delivery performs best are the months the software bill jumps.
  • They diverge on capability: Apicbase covers Centralized recipes, Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apicbase and Deliverect actually diverge.

Attributes where Apicbase and Deliverect differ
AttributeApicbaseDeliverect
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (quote), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apicbase

  • Centralized recipes
  • Inventory management
  • Procurement
  • Food cost analytics
  • Menu engineering
  • HACCP
  • POS systems
  • Accounting software

Only in Deliverect

  • Marketplace order injection
  • Central menu management
  • Availability sync
  • Deliverect Direct
  • Reporting
  • Kitchen display and printing

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apicbase

  • Recipe and menu engineering with costed ingredientsnot Deliverect
  • Food cost and margin tracking across outletsnot Deliverect
  • Inventory and stock counts for multi-site restaurant groupsnot Deliverect
  • Purchasing and supplier price managementnot Deliverect
  • Allergen and nutrition data on menusnot Deliverect

Deliverect

  • A chain operating across several European countries where a different marketplace dominates in eachnot Apicbase
  • A franchise group that needs one menu change to reach every delivery app in every territorynot Apicbase
  • An operator whose staff currently re key delivery orders into the till and mis key them at peaknot Apicbase
  • A brand adding first party ordering that wants marketplace and direct orders in the same reportingnot Apicbase

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apicbase

  • No pricing amounts published; requires contact for quotes
  • Monthly billing includes 15% additional fee on top of annual pricing
  • Minimum commitment required (specific term not stated)
  • Volume discounts available but exact percentages not disclosed

Deliverect

  • Plans bundle an order allowance per location and charge overage, so the months when delivery performs best are the months the software bill jumps.
  • It is a single point of failure between the marketplaces and the kitchen; when the middleware has an incident, orders keep being accepted by the apps but stop reaching the till.
  • Integration depth varies by POS, and on some systems orders land as a single consolidated line rather than itemised, which quietly destroys product mix and recipe level cost reporting.
  • Each connected channel per location is counted separately, so a site listed on four marketplaces costs materially more than one listed on two, irrespective of whether the extra channels are profitable.
  • Support response is tiered by plan and smaller customers on lower tiers wait longest on order routing faults, which are time critical by definition.

Pricing, plan by plan

Apicbase

On request
  • Growth$undefined/mo
    • Starting from 5 outlets
    • Up to 5,000 ingredients
    • Up to 1,000 recipes
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • For established brands
    • Up to 10,000 ingredients
    • Up to 2,000 recipes
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • For large-scale operators
    • Custom arrangements

Deliverect

On request
  • Deliverect$undefined/year
    • Priced per location per month with an included order allowance
    • Orders above the allowance charged individually
    • Channel connections and POS integration counted per location

Which should you pick?

Choose Apicbase if

  • You need centralized recipes.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Apicbase review

Choose Deliverect if

  • You need marketplace order injection.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want central menu management.
Deliverect review

Questions people ask

Is Apicbase or Deliverect better?
Neither clearly leads. Apicbase starts at On request and Deliverect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apicbase or Deliverect?
Apicbase starts at On request and Deliverect at On request.
Does Apicbase or Deliverect run on more platforms?
Apicbase runs on Web, Ios, Android. Deliverect runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Apicbase best used for?
Apicbase is most often used for recipe and menu engineering with costed ingredients, food cost and margin tracking across outlets, inventory and stock counts for multi-site restaurant groups, purchasing and supplier price management. Of those, recipe and menu engineering with costed ingredients and food cost and margin tracking across outlets are not what Deliverect is typically brought in for.
What can Apicbase do that Deliverect cannot?
Apicbase covers Centralized recipes, Inventory management, Procurement, Food cost analytics. Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection, Central menu management, Availability sync, Deliverect Direct.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Apicbase: How much does Apicbase cost?

Apicbase pricing is not published. Specific costs must be obtained by contacting their sales team for a custom quote based on your number of locations and business needs.

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Deliverect: Does Deliverect lower the commission I pay to delivery apps?

No. Marketplace commission is unchanged. It removes tablet handling, re keying errors and menu drift.

Apicbase: What are Apicbase's main pricing tiers?

Apicbase offers Growth (from 5 outlets), Professional (for established brands with unlimited locations), and Enterprise (for large operators). Growth tier limits locations to 30 and includes up to 5,000 ingredients.

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Deliverect: Will it work with my point of sale?

It integrates with most major cloud and enterprise POS systems, but confirm whether your system receives itemised orders or one consolidated line before signing.

Apicbase: Does Apicbase offer monthly billing?

Apicbase subscriptions are billed annually, but monthly billing is available with an additional 15% fee applied on top of the annual rate.

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Deliverect: Can it run my own ordering site too?

Yes, through Deliverect Direct, which puts first party orders through the same pipeline as marketplace orders.

Apicbase: Does Apicbase offer volume discounts?

Yes, volume discounts are available as you add more locations. Bulk discounts apply to Enterprise plans, with per-location fees decreasing with scale.

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Deliverect: Is it available in the United States?

Yes, though its channel coverage advantage is strongest in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Australia.

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