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Deputy vs Flipdish

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Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

From
$3.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Flipdish logo

Flipdish

Restaurants

Branded ordering websites, apps and self service kiosks for takeaways and restaurant groups in Europe

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deputy a $30 monthly minimum applies to every plan, so a team of four on the $5 Lite plan pays for six; Flipdish most plans take a percentage of order value, so the cost rises with volume and a busy site can end up paying more than a flat fee competitor would charge.
  • They diverge on capability: Deputy covers AI scheduling, Flipdish covers Branded ordering site and app.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deputy and Flipdish actually diverge.

Attributes where Deputy and Flipdish differ
AttributeDeputyFlipdish
Starting price$3.5/user/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Founded2008Unknown

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 Deputy

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

Only in Flipdish

  • Branded ordering site and app
  • Self service kiosks
  • Marketing and loyalty
  • POS and printer integration
  • Driver and delivery tracking
  • Multi site and franchise controls

What people use each for

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

Deputy

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

Flipdish

  • An Irish or British takeaway trying to move repeat customers off Just Eat and onto its own appnot Deputy
  • A franchise group that needs one ordering platform across several European countriesnot Deputy
  • A quick service site adding kiosks to cut counter queues without changing its ordering stacknot Deputy
  • An operator with its own drivers who needs dispatch and customer tracking without a fleet contractnot Deputy

Where each one falls short

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

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

Flipdish

  • Most plans take a percentage of order value, so the cost rises with volume and a busy site can end up paying more than a flat fee competitor would charge.
  • Commission free refers to the marketplaces, not to Flipdish itself, and the wording in its marketing has caused genuine confusion at renewal time.
  • The company cut staff heavily after its 2021 peak valuation and narrowed its focus, so buyers outside Ireland, the United Kingdom and core European markets get less support and fewer local integrations.
  • Kiosks require hardware purchase and physical installation per site, a capital cost that sits outside the software quote and does not scale down for small premises.
  • You still fund the discounting and advertising that moves customers away from the marketplaces, and none of that appears in the platform cost comparison.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Flipdish

On request
  • Flipdish$undefined/year
    • Most plans charge a percentage of order value processed through Flipdish channels
    • Kiosk hardware quoted separately per terminal
    • Setup, branding and app store submission billed at onboarding

Which should you pick?

Choose Deputy if

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

Choose Flipdish if

  • You need branded ordering site and app.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want self service kiosks.
Flipdish review

Questions people ask

Is Deputy or Flipdish better?
Neither clearly leads. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Flipdish at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Flipdish?
Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Flipdish at On request.
Does Deputy or Flipdish run on more platforms?
Deputy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Flipdish runs on Web, iOS, Android.
What is Deputy best used for?
Deputy is most often used for staff scheduling and shift management for hourly teams, time clocking, timesheets and labour cost tracking. Of those, staff scheduling and shift management for hourly teams and time clocking, timesheets and labour cost tracking are not what Flipdish is typically brought in for.
What can Deputy do that Flipdish cannot?
Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Flipdish covers Branded ordering site and app, Self service kiosks, Marketing and loyalty, POS and printer integration.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Flipdish: Is Flipdish actually commission free?

No. It charges much less than a delivery marketplace, but most plans take a percentage of the order value it processes. Ask for the rate at your order volume.

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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Flipdish: Does it replace Just Eat or Deliveroo?

It provides a direct channel alongside them. Most venues keep the marketplaces for discovery and use Flipdish for repeat customers.

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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Flipdish: Does it work with my point of sale?

It integrates with a number of systems and, where it does not, orders can be printed or worked on a tablet.

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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Flipdish: Which countries is it strongest in?

Ireland and the United Kingdom, with meaningful coverage across continental Europe.

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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