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Deliverect vs Deputy

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Deliverect

Restaurants

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

From
On request
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: 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.; 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: Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection, Deputy covers AI scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deliverect and Deputy actually diverge.

Attributes where Deliverect and Deputy differ
AttributeDeliverectDeputy
Starting priceOn request$3.5/user/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
FoundedUnknown2008

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 Deliverect

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

Only in Deputy

  • AI scheduling
  • Time tracking
  • Demand forecasting
  • Compliance
  • Team communication
  • Performance tracking
  • Toast
  • Square

What people use each for

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

Deliverect

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

Deputy

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

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

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

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 Deliverect if

  • You need marketplace order injection.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want central menu management.
Deliverect 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 Deliverect or Deputy better?
Neither clearly leads. Deliverect starts at On request 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, Deliverect or Deputy?
Deliverect starts at On request and Deputy at $3.5/user/month.
Does Deliverect or Deputy run on more platforms?
Deliverect runs on Web, iOS, Android. Deputy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Deliverect best used for?
Deliverect is most often used for a chain operating across several european countries where a different marketplace dominates in each, a franchise group that needs one menu change to reach every delivery app in every territory, an operator whose staff currently re key delivery orders into the till and mis key them at peak, a brand adding first party ordering that wants marketplace and direct orders in the same reporting. Of those, a chain operating across several european countries where a different marketplace dominates in each and a franchise group that needs one menu change to reach every delivery app in every territory are not what Deputy is typically brought in for.
What can Deliverect do that Deputy cannot?
Deliverect covers Marketplace order injection, Central menu management, Availability sync, Deliverect Direct. Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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