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CrunchTime vs Just Eat

CrunchTime logo

CrunchTime

Restaurants

Restaurant operations platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Just Eat logo

Just Eat

Restaurants

European takeaway marketplace, merged with Grubhub as Just Eat Takeaway.com

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Just Eat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CrunchTime no pricing information is published; customers must request a demo or contact sales.; Just Eat delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.
  • They diverge on capability: CrunchTime covers Inventory management, Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CrunchTime and Just Eat actually diverge.

Attributes where CrunchTime and Just Eat differ
AttributeCrunchTimeJust Eat
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree to download; delivery and service fees per order, set by restaurant and market
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded1995Unknown

Identical on both: 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 CrunchTime

  • Inventory management
  • Food cost control
  • Labor management
  • Forecasting
  • Compliance
  • Analytics
  • All major POS
  • HR systems

Only in Just Eat

  • Restaurant and takeaway marketplace
  • Just Eat Delivery
  • Order tracking
  • Loyalty and voucher codes
  • Group and repeat ordering
  • Local brand names

What people use each for

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

CrunchTime

  • Point of Salenot Just Eat
  • Order Managementnot Just Eat
  • Inventory Controlnot Just Eat
  • Staff Schedulingnot Just Eat

Just Eat

  • A diner in a market like the Netherlands or Germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeawaysnot CrunchTime
  • Someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider networknot CrunchTime
  • A user who already has an account under a local brand such as Lieferando or Thuisbezorgdnot CrunchTime
  • A diner comparing marketplace commission and fee structures across Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats before orderingnot CrunchTime

Where each one falls short

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

CrunchTime

  • No pricing information is published; customers must request a demo or contact sales.
  • Pricing appears to be based on number of restaurants and locations, but no rate structure is disclosed.

Just Eat

  • Delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.
  • The Grubhub acquisition was written down by billions of dollars within two years, a sign the US delivery market did not work economically for the company even at scale.
  • The parent company was taken private by Prosus in 2025, so a former public company with disclosed results is now reporting to a single owner instead.
  • Fee structures differ by country and even by restaurant within a country, making the total cost of an order harder to predict than a flat platform fee.
  • Brand fragmentation across Just Eat, Lieferando and Thuisbezorgd means account, loyalty points and order history do not necessarily carry over if you move between the markets that use different local names.

Pricing, plan by plan

CrunchTime

On request
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

Just Eat

Free
  • Pay per orderFree
    • Delivery fee where Just Eat Delivery is used
    • Service charge on order total in most markets
    • Restaurant-set delivery on marketplace-only listings, fee and speed vary by restaurant

Which should you pick?

Choose CrunchTime if

  • You need inventory management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want food cost control.
CrunchTime review

Choose Just Eat if

  • You need restaurant and takeaway marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want just eat delivery.
Just Eat review

Questions people ask

Is CrunchTime or Just Eat better?
Neither clearly leads. CrunchTime starts at On request and Just Eat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CrunchTime or Just Eat?
Just Eat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CrunchTime and Free for Just Eat.
Does CrunchTime or Just Eat run on more platforms?
CrunchTime runs on Web, Ios, Android. Just Eat runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Just Eat for free?
Yes. Just Eat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CrunchTime starts at On request.
What is CrunchTime best used for?
CrunchTime 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 Just Eat is typically brought in for.
What can CrunchTime do that Just Eat cannot?
CrunchTime covers Inventory management, Food cost control, Labor management, Forecasting. Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, Just Eat Delivery, Order tracking, Loyalty and voucher codes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CrunchTime: How much does Crunchtime cost?

Crunchtime does not publish pricing on its website. The company uses custom enterprise pricing determined through sales consultation. Customers can request a personalized demo via the website or contact sales at (617) 567-5228 or [email protected] to receive a pricing quote.

Source
Just Eat: Is Just Eat the same company as Grubhub?

It was; Just Eat Takeaway.com bought Grubhub in 2021 but sold it to Wonder Group in 2024 after large write-downs.

CrunchTime: What is Crunchtime's pricing model?

Crunchtime uses a custom enterprise pricing model. Pricing is determined based on factors like restaurant count, location volume, and specific feature requirements rather than published standardized tiers. Direct sales consultation is required to obtain pricing.

Source
Just Eat: Why does the app have a different name in some countries?

Just Eat Takeaway.com operates local brands such as Lieferando in Germany and Austria and Thuisbezorgd in the Netherlands, all on shared underlying technology.

Just Eat: Is Just Eat still a publicly listed company?

No. Prosus took Just Eat Takeaway.com private in a 2025 acquisition.

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