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Epos Now vs xtraCHEF

Epos Now logo

Epos Now

Restaurants

Cloud point of sale for hospitality and retail sold with hardware finance and attached payment processing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
xtraCHEF logo

xtraCHEF

Restaurants

AP automation and food costing platform

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epos Now hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.; xtraCHEF the App Store listing (publisher xtraCHEF, Inc.) states the app requires an existing xtraCHEF customer account, so it cannot be signed up for or used without a separate commercial contract already in place.
  • They diverge on capability: Epos Now covers Cloud till software, xtraCHEF covers Invoice digitization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epos Now and xtraCHEF actually diverge.

Attributes where Epos Now and xtraCHEF differ
AttributeEpos NowxtraCHEF
Starting priceOn request$149/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Epos Now

  • Cloud till software
  • Hardware bundles
  • Integrated payments
  • AppStore add ons
  • Stock and product management
  • Multi site reporting

Only in xtraCHEF

  • Invoice digitization
  • AP automation
  • Price tracking
  • Food costing
  • Recipe management
  • Spend analytics
  • Toast
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

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

Epos Now

  • A single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quicklynot xtraCHEF
  • An independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation projectnot xtraCHEF
  • An operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one systemnot xtraCHEF
  • A business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at allnot xtraCHEF

xtraCHEF

  • Point of Salenot Epos Now
  • Order Managementnot Epos Now
  • Inventory Controlnot Epos Now
  • Staff Schedulingnot Epos Now

Where each one falls short

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

Epos Now

  • Hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.
  • Software, hardware finance and card processing are three separate agreements with different notice periods, which makes a clean exit difficult and is the source of most published complaints.
  • The vendor makes its margin on payment processing, so the low advertised software price is offset by a card rate that costs far more across a year of trading.
  • Sales is telesales led and buyers report pressure to sign quickly, which is a poor fit for a decision involving multi year finance commitments.
  • Useful capability is spread across paid add ons in the application store, so the functional system a restaurant actually needs costs considerably more than the entry subscription.

xtraCHEF

  • The App Store listing (publisher xtraCHEF, Inc.) states the app requires an existing xtraCHEF customer account, so it cannot be signed up for or used without a separate commercial contract already in place.

Pricing, plan by plan

Epos Now

On request
  • Epos Now$undefined/year
    • Software subscription quoted per till
    • Hardware frequently supplied under a separate finance or lease agreement
    • Card processing contracted separately and priced by negotiated rate

xtraCHEF

$149/month
  • Essentials$149/month
    • Invoice processing
    • Price tracking
  • Professional$249/month
    • Food costing
    • Recipe management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full features

Which should you pick?

Choose Epos Now if

  • You need cloud till software.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want hardware bundles.
Epos Now review

Choose xtraCHEF if

  • You need invoice digitization.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want ap automation.
xtraCHEF review

Questions people ask

Is Epos Now or xtraCHEF better?
Neither clearly leads. Epos Now starts at On request and xtraCHEF at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epos Now or xtraCHEF?
Epos Now starts at On request and xtraCHEF at $149/month.
Does Epos Now or xtraCHEF run on more platforms?
Epos Now runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. xtraCHEF runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Epos Now best used for?
Epos Now is most often used for a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly, an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project, an operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one system, a business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at all. Of those, a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly and an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project are not what xtraCHEF is typically brought in for.
What can Epos Now do that xtraCHEF cannot?
Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Hardware bundles, Integrated payments, AppStore add ons. xtraCHEF covers Invoice digitization, AP automation, Price tracking, Food costing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epos Now: Is the hardware bought or leased?

Frequently financed through a third party agreement rather than bought outright. Ask explicitly which it is and read the term before signing.

xtraCHEF: Does xtraCHEF publish pricing on their website?

No, xtraCHEF does not display pricing publicly. The company operates a direct sales model and requires customers to request a demo to discuss pricing with a Product Specialist.

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Epos Now: Can I cancel the software and keep trading?

You can stop the subscription, but a separate hardware finance agreement continues to its own end date, and processing is contracted separately again.

xtraCHEF: How do I get pricing information for xtraCHEF?

You must request a demo and speak with a Product Specialist. During the demo consultation, you provide details about your restaurant locations and current systems, and xtraCHEF provides customized pricing.

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Epos Now: Do I have to use their card processing?

It is the commercial basis of the pricing. Using another acquirer, where permitted, changes the software quote.

xtraCHEF: What information does xtraCHEF need to provide a quote?

Based on the demo request form, xtraCHEF asks for company details, the number of locations, and information about your current POS and accounting platform to calculate pricing.

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Epos Now: Is it suitable for a busy full service restaurant?

It handles straightforward hospitality service. Complex coursing, large table management and high volume kitchens are better served by restaurant specific systems.

xtraCHEF: Is xtraCHEF suitable for single-location or multi-location restaurants?

xtraCHEF's pricing model is based on location count, indicating the platform supports both single-location and multi-location restaurant operations with pricing scaled accordingly.

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