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Compeat vs SpotOn

Compeat logo

Compeat

Food & Restaurant

Restaurant back office and accounting

From
$350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Food & Restaurant

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Compeat the Internet Archive's capture of Compeat's homepage on 9 January 2020 confirmed the restaurant management suite is sold only via 'Request Demo', bundling distinct modules named Accounting, Inventory, Intelligence, Logbook, Labor, Schedule, Compeat Pay, Compeat Advantage and Ctuit Radar, with no price figure published for any.; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Compeat covers Accounting, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Compeat and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Compeat and SpotOn differ
AttributeCompeatSpotOn
Starting price$350/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19982017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Food & Restaurant).

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 Compeat

  • Accounting
  • Inventory
  • Recipe costing
  • Labor scheduling
  • AP/AR
  • Financial reporting
  • Major POS systems
  • Payroll providers

Only in SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Compeat

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

SpotOn

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Both are used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Compeat

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Compeat's homepage on 9 January 2020 confirmed the restaurant management suite is sold only via 'Request Demo', bundling distinct modules named Accounting, Inventory, Intelligence, Logbook, Labor, Schedule, Compeat Pay, Compeat Advantage and Ctuit Radar, with no price figure published for any.

SpotOn

  • Credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • System crashes and lost tickets in high-volume restaurants
  • Customer tabs can disappear from system, resulting in lost revenue
  • Menu edits live only in back office; no real-time updates to handhelds
  • Limited hardware options with no direct accessory purchases available

Pricing, plan by plan

Compeat

$350/month
  • Standard$350/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full features

SpotOn

On request
  • All-In PlanFree
    • Hardware included
    • Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
    • Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
  • POS Essentials$55/month
    • Best value
    • Card present: 2.45% + $0.15
    • Hardware discounted

Which should you pick?

Choose Compeat if

  • You need accounting.
  • You also want inventory.
Compeat review

Choose SpotOn if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.
SpotOn review

Questions people ask

Is Compeat or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Compeat starts at $350/month and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Compeat or SpotOn?
Compeat starts at $350/month and SpotOn at On request.
Does Compeat or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Compeat runs on Web. SpotOn runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Compeat best used for?
Compeat is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
What can Compeat do that SpotOn cannot?
Compeat covers Accounting, Inventory, Recipe costing, Labor scheduling. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

SpotOn: What hardware does SpotOn require?

SpotOn provides proprietary hardware including countertop terminals (Station 15 at $750), tableside handhelds ($297), and kitchen display systems. All hardware is included with the All-In Plan or purchased separately with other plans.

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SpotOn: Does SpotOn have online ordering?

Yes, SpotOn offers commission-free online ordering with a white-label app option and integration into their Core Bundle. The system supports QR code ordering and digital menus.

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SpotOn: What payment processing fees does SpotOn charge?

Fees vary by plan. All-In Plan: 2.79% + $0.20 for card-present transactions. POS Essentials: 2.45% + $0.15. Business or custom plans offer negotiated rates.

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