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Deputy vs Foodics

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Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

From
$3.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Foodics

Restaurants

Cloud restaurant point of sale, payments and lending built for the Middle East and North Africa

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; Foodics it is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.
  • They diverge on capability: Deputy covers AI scheduling, Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deputy and Foodics actually diverge.

Attributes where Deputy and Foodics differ
AttributeDeputyFoodics
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 Foodics

  • Arabic and English interfaces
  • ZATCA electronic invoicing
  • Integrated payments
  • Inventory and cost control
  • Regional delivery integration
  • Merchant lending

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 Foodics
  • Time clocking, timesheets and labour cost trackingnot Foodics

Foodics

  • A Saudi restaurant group that must satisfy ZATCA electronic invoicing without building it itselfnot Deputy
  • A cafe chain in the Gulf needing Arabic interfaces for staff and Arabic receipts for customersnot Deputy
  • An operator wanting local delivery platforms integrated rather than worked on separate tabletsnot Deputy
  • A growing regional chain that wants POS, payments and working capital from one providernot 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

Foodics

  • It is sold only in its supported Middle East and North Africa markets, so a group expanding into Europe or North America has to run a second point of sale platform there.
  • Revenue comes from payment processing rather than software, so a low subscription usually accompanies a processing rate that costs far more over a year than the licence does.
  • Merchant lending is underwritten against the card volume flowing through the platform, which makes switching vendors mid facility commercially awkward.
  • Feature depth is strongest in quick service and cafe formats; fine dining coursing, complex table management and hotel outlet workflows are thinner.
  • Support quality and reseller capability vary noticeably by country, so an implementation in a smaller market is not the same experience as one in Riyadh.

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

Foodics

On request
  • Foodics$undefined/year
    • Subscription quoted per branch with tiers by feature set
    • Terminals and payment hardware quoted with the agreement
    • Card processing rates negotiated separately and are the main vendor revenue

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 Foodics if

  • You need arabic and english interfaces.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want zatca electronic invoicing.
Foodics review

Questions people ask

Is Deputy or Foodics better?
Neither clearly leads. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Foodics at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Foodics?
Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Foodics at On request.
Does Deputy or Foodics run on more platforms?
Deputy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Foodics 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 Foodics is typically brought in for.
What can Deputy do that Foodics cannot?
Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, ZATCA electronic invoicing, Integrated payments, Inventory and cost control.

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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Foodics: Does it handle Saudi electronic invoicing?

Yes. ZATCA electronic invoicing requirements are supported in the platform, which is a principal reason Saudi operators choose it.

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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Foodics: Can I use my own payment provider?

It is possible in some markets, but the commercial model is built around Foodics payments and the subscription pricing reflects that.

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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Foodics: Is it available outside the Middle East?

No. It is sold in Gulf markets and Egypt, and there is no general availability in Europe or North America.

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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Foodics: Does it work in Arabic throughout?

Yes, including right to left interfaces, Arabic receipts and Arabic reporting rather than a partial translation.

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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