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Deputy vs Rezku POS

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Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

From
$3.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rezku POS logo

Rezku POS

Restaurants

Modern restaurant POS with zero fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rezku POS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; Rezku POS platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility
  • They diverge on capability: Deputy covers AI scheduling, Rezku POS covers Table management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deputy and Rezku POS actually diverge.

Attributes where Deputy and Rezku POS differ
AttributeDeputyRezku POS
Starting price$3.5/user/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiPad
Founded20082012

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 Deputy

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

Only in Rezku POS

  • Table management
  • Online ordering
  • Kitchen display
  • Delivery management
  • Inventory
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Uber Eats

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Ios 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 Rezku POS
  • Time clocking, timesheets and labour cost trackingnot Rezku POS

Rezku POS

  • Point of Salenot Deputy
  • Order Managementnot Deputy
  • Inventory Controlnot Deputy
  • Staff Schedulingnot 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

Rezku POS

  • Platform exclusivity: only available on iPad, excluding Android, Windows, and other platforms limiting deployment flexibility
  • Payment processing lock-in: requires use of Rezku Pay proprietary payment processing with no ability to negotiate rates or switch
  • Hardware reliability issues: card readers have 30-day warranty with frequent connectivity issues and premature failures
  • Limited integration options: the list of integrations is solid but shorter than competitors with less third-party support
  • No free trial: requires sales team demos rather than offering self-service trial access

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

Rezku POS

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • All-in-one POS
    • Hardware included
  • Growth$49/month
    • Software only
    • Hardware purchased separately

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 Rezku POS if

  • You need table management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want online ordering.
Rezku POS review

Questions people ask

Is Deputy or Rezku POS better?
Neither clearly leads. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Rezku POS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Rezku POS?
Rezku POS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3.5/user/month for Deputy and Free for Rezku POS.
Does Deputy or Rezku POS run on more platforms?
Deputy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Rezku POS runs on iPad.
Can I use Rezku POS for free?
Yes. Rezku POS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month.
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 Rezku POS is typically brought in for.
What can Deputy do that Rezku POS cannot?
Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Rezku POS covers Table management, Online ordering, Kitchen display, Delivery management. Both handle QuickBooks, 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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Rezku POS: What platforms does Rezku POS support?

Rezku POS exclusively operates on iPad and does not support Android, Windows, or other platforms. This hardware exclusivity may limit deployment flexibility for some restaurants.

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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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Rezku POS: Does Rezku POS include online ordering?

Yes, Rezku POS includes white-label online ordering, which restaurants can brand and integrate into their own websites. It also includes delivery dispatch management capabilities.

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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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Rezku POS: What are Rezku's customer support hours?

Rezku provides 24/7 US-based customer support with quick response times through multiple channels including phone, chat, and email. Support is considered a standout strength of the platform.

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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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Rezku POS: Does Rezku lock you into their payment processing?

Yes, Rezku requires users to use their proprietary Rezku Pay payment processing. Users cannot negotiate rates or switch to a cheaper processor, which is a significant pricing lock-in.

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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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