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CookDocs vs Deputy

CookDocs logo

CookDocs

Restaurants

Kitchen documentation and training

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Deputy logo

Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

From
$3.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CookDocs cookdocs.com redirects to modeeri.com; Deputy a $30 monthly minimum applies to every plan, so a team of four on the $5 Lite plan pays for six
  • They diverge on capability: CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, Deputy covers AI scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CookDocs and Deputy actually diverge.

Attributes where CookDocs and Deputy differ
AttributeCookDocsDeputy
Starting price$49/month$3.5/user/month
Founded20182008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CookDocs

  • Recipe documentation
  • SOP management
  • Training guides
  • Visual instructions
  • Team sharing
  • Version control
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in Deputy

  • AI scheduling
  • Time tracking
  • Demand forecasting
  • Compliance
  • Team communication
  • Performance tracking
  • 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.

CookDocs

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

Deputy

  • Staff scheduling and shift management for hourly teamsnot CookDocs
  • Time clocking, timesheets and labour cost trackingnot CookDocs

Where each one falls short

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

CookDocs

  • cookdocs.com redirects to modeeri.com
  • No transparent pricing on public pages; demo booking required
  • Pricing structure not disclosed; contact sales required

Deputy

  • A $30 monthly minimum applies to every plan, so a team of four on the $5 Lite plan pays for six
  • Auto scheduling, demand forecasting and labour optimisation all require a plan above Lite
  • SSO and custom access levels are Pro only at $9 per user per month
  • Payroll is an add on at $8 per user per month plus a $49 monthly base fee
  • Messaging and analytics are separately priced add ons at $1.95 and $1.50 per user per month

Pricing, plan by plan

CookDocs

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • Documentation
    • Basic features
  • Pro$99/month
    • Training
    • Analytics

Deputy

$3.5/user/month
  • Scheduling$3.5/user/month
    • Scheduling
    • Communication
  • Time & Attendance$3.5/user/month
    • Time clock
    • Timesheets
  • Premium$4.9/user/month
    • Full features
    • Reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose CookDocs if

  • You need recipe documentation.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sop management.
CookDocs review

Choose Deputy if

  • You need ai scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
Deputy review

Questions people ask

Is CookDocs or Deputy better?
Neither clearly leads. CookDocs starts at $49/month and Deputy at $3.5/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CookDocs or Deputy?
CookDocs starts at $49/month and Deputy at $3.5/user/month.
Does CookDocs or Deputy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is CookDocs best used for?
CookDocs 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 Deputy is typically brought in for.
What can CookDocs do that Deputy cannot?
CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, SOP management, Training guides, Visual instructions. Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CookDocs: How much does Modeeri (cookdocs redirect) cost?

No specific pricing information is publicly available. Customers must book a demo or contact sales directly to learn costs.

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Deputy: How much does Deputy cost per user?

Deputy offers three plans: Lite at $5/user/month, Core at $6.50/user/month, and Pro at $9/user/month. All plans are billed upfront or in monthly installments in USD, excluding taxes.

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CookDocs: How long does implementation take?

Most businesses are fully onboarded within days to a few weeks depending on the number of locations and modules being implemented.

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Deputy: Is there a minimum monthly charge for Deputy?

Yes, there is a minimum spend of $30 USD/AUD or £20 GBP monthly per invoice, effective September 1, 2025.

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Deputy: Can I change plans or cancel anytime with Deputy monthly billing?

Monthly plans allow changes anytime without penalty, effective the first of the current month. You can cancel by paying through the current billing period with no additional penalties.

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Deputy: What happens if I cancel an annual Deputy plan before 12 months?

Annual plans do not offer refunds if you cancel before 12 months expire. You may cancel before the 12 months expire, but you forfeit any unused prepaid time.

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Deputy: Can I use Deputy without paying for every team member?

All admins and managers count as users and are subject to per-user charges. There is no option to exclude administrative staff from billing.

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