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Deputy vs Restaurant365

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Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

From
$3.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Restaurant365

Restaurants

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
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; Restaurant365 pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • They diverge on capability: Deputy covers AI scheduling, Restaurant365 covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deputy and Restaurant365 actually diverge.

Attributes where Deputy and Restaurant365 differ
AttributeDeputyRestaurant365
Starting price$3.5/user/month$399/month
Founded20082011

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 Deputy

  • AI scheduling
  • Time tracking
  • Demand forecasting
  • Compliance
  • Team communication
  • Performance tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • ADP

Only in Restaurant365

  • Accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Reporting
  • Aloha
  • All major POS

Both cover

  • Toast
  • Square
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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 Restaurant365
  • Time clocking, timesheets and labour cost trackingnot Restaurant365

Restaurant365

  • Restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale datanot Deputy
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot Deputy
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot 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

Restaurant365

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • Modular approach means costs vary significantly by business needs

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

Restaurant365

$399/month
  • Essentials$399/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • Professional$549/month
    • Scheduling
    • Reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

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 Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 review

Questions people ask

Is Deputy or Restaurant365 better?
Neither clearly leads. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Restaurant365?
Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Restaurant365 at $399/month.
Does Deputy or Restaurant365 run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Restaurant365 is typically brought in for.
What can Deputy do that Restaurant365 cannot?
Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll. Both handle Toast, Square, Web support, Ios support.

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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Restaurant365: How much does Restaurant365 cost?

Restaurant365 does not publish fixed pricing. The platform uses a modular, customizable pricing model based on which modules (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing, Workforce Management, Payroll & HR) a restaurant needs. Customers must request a custom quote.

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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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Restaurant365: How do I get a price quote from Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 directs customers to request a demo at https://www.restaurant365.com/request-demo/, contact sales at [email protected], or call (949) 652-7800 to receive personalized pricing based on their specific needs.

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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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