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ChowNow vs Restaurant365

ChowNow logo

ChowNow

Restaurants

Commission-free online ordering

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restaurant365 logo

Restaurant365

Restaurants

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ChowNow limited website customization with only pre-built Squarespace templates available; Restaurant365 pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • They diverge on capability: ChowNow covers Branded ordering, Restaurant365 covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ChowNow and Restaurant365 actually diverge.

Attributes where ChowNow and Restaurant365 differ
AttributeChowNowRestaurant365
Starting price$249/month$399/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20102011

Identical on both: 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 ChowNow

  • Branded ordering
  • Website integration
  • Mobile app
  • Customer database
  • Marketing tools
  • Delivery integration
  • DoorDash Drive
  • Google

Only in Restaurant365

  • Accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Reporting
  • Toast
  • Square

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

ChowNow

  • Point of Salenot Restaurant365
  • Order Managementnot Restaurant365
  • Inventory Controlnot Restaurant365
  • Staff Schedulingnot Restaurant365

Restaurant365

  • Restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale datanot ChowNow
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot ChowNow
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot ChowNow

Where each one falls short

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

ChowNow

  • Limited website customization with only pre-built Squarespace templates available
  • No multi-language support, limiting service to non-English speaking customer bases
  • Multi-location management requires separate dashboard for each location
  • Delivery reliability issues with reported order delays and non-arrivals
  • Limited customer support responsiveness with long phone wait times

Restaurant365

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • Modular approach means costs vary significantly by business needs

Pricing, plan by plan

ChowNow

$249/month
  • Launch$249/month
    • Commission-free ordering
    • Website and mobile app
    • Basic POS integrations
  • Grow$349/month
    • All Launch features
    • Advanced marketing tools
    • Email and SMS campaigns
  • Elevate$449/month
    • All Grow features
    • Advanced reporting
    • Priority support

Restaurant365

$399/month
  • Essentials$399/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • Professional$549/month
    • Scheduling
    • Reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

Which should you pick?

Choose ChowNow if

  • You need branded ordering.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want website integration.
ChowNow review

Choose Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 review

Questions people ask

Is ChowNow or Restaurant365 better?
Neither clearly leads. ChowNow starts at $249/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ChowNow or Restaurant365?
ChowNow starts at $249/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month.
Does ChowNow or Restaurant365 run on more platforms?
ChowNow runs on Web, iOS, Android. Restaurant365 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is ChowNow best used for?
ChowNow is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Restaurant365 is typically brought in for.
What can ChowNow do that Restaurant365 cannot?
ChowNow covers Branded ordering, Website integration, Mobile app, Customer database. Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ChowNow: Is ChowNow truly commission-free?

Yes, ChowNow charges no commission on orders placed through your website, app, or marketplace channels. However, you pay a monthly subscription ($249-$449), payment processing fees (2.95% plus $0.29 per transaction), and optional delivery fees ($7.98 per order with Flex Delivery).

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Restaurant365: How much does Restaurant365 cost?

Restaurant365 does not publish fixed pricing. The platform uses a modular, customizable pricing model based on which modules (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing, Workforce Management, Payroll & HR) a restaurant needs. Customers must request a custom quote.

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ChowNow: Does ChowNow integrate with my POS system?

Yes. ChowNow integrates with over 45 POS systems including Toast, Square, Clover, and Revel. Orders are automatically synced to your POS and kitchen printers without manual entry.

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Restaurant365: How do I get a price quote from Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 directs customers to request a demo at https://www.restaurant365.com/request-demo/, contact sales at [email protected], or call (949) 652-7800 to receive personalized pricing based on their specific needs.

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ChowNow: Can I use ChowNow with delivery platforms like DoorDash and Uber Eats?

ChowNow handles direct orders but also supports order aggregation from third-party delivery platforms including DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub through integrations.

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ChowNow: How much does ChowNow cost?

ChowNow plans start at $249/month (Launch), $349/month (Grow), and $449/month (Elevate) when billed monthly. Annual billing saves 8-9%. Additional fees include payment processing (2.95% plus $0.29 per transaction), setup fees ($119-$499), and optional delivery charges.

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ChowNow: What platforms are supported by ChowNow?

ChowNow is available on web, iOS, and Android. Restaurants get a website ordering interface and can offer a branded mobile app. Customers discover restaurants through Google Maps, Apple Maps, Yelp, and the ChowNow Marketplace.

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