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Deputy vs Talech

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Deputy

Restaurants

Workforce management for restaurants

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

Talech

Restaurants

Smart POS for restaurants and retail

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Talech 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; Talech iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support
  • They diverge on capability: Deputy covers AI scheduling, Talech covers Cloud POS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deputy and Talech actually diverge.

Attributes where Deputy and Talech differ
AttributeDeputyTalech
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 Talech

  • Cloud POS
  • Menu management
  • Table layouts
  • Inventory tracking
  • Employee management
  • Reporting
  • Elavon payments

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • 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 Talech
  • Time clocking, timesheets and labour cost trackingnot Talech

Talech

  • 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

Talech

  • iPad-only solution with no Android or Windows support
  • Limited offline functionality for disconnected operations

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

Talech

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Talech review.

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 Talech if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want menu management.
Talech review

Questions people ask

Is Deputy or Talech better?
Neither clearly leads. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month and Talech at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deputy or Talech?
Talech has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3.5/user/month for Deputy and Free for Talech.
Does Deputy or Talech run on more platforms?
Deputy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Talech runs on iPad.
Can I use Talech for free?
Yes. Talech 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 Talech is typically brought in for.
What can Deputy do that Talech cannot?
Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Talech covers Cloud POS, Menu management, Table layouts, Inventory tracking. Both handle QuickBooks, Ios support, Android 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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Talech: Does Talech have a free plan?

Talech offers a Mobile plan at $0 per month for very small operators, but with limited features. Standard features start at $29 per month for the Starter plan.

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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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Talech: What devices does Talech support?

Talech is an iPad-based POS system that works with iPad Pro, Air, and Mini models, and is compatible with various peripherals including card readers, receipt printers, and barcode scanners.

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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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