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Foodics vs SpotOn

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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
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SpotOn

Restaurants

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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.; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Foodics and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Foodics and SpotOn differ
AttributeFoodicsSpotOn
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Foodics

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

Only in SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google

What people use each for

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

Foodics

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

SpotOn

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

Where each one falls short

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

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.

SpotOn

  • Credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • System crashes and lost tickets in high-volume restaurants
  • Customer tabs can disappear from system, resulting in lost revenue
  • Menu edits live only in back office; no real-time updates to handhelds
  • Limited hardware options with no direct accessory purchases available

Pricing, plan by plan

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

SpotOn

On request
  • All-In PlanFree
    • Hardware included
    • Card present: 2.79% + $0.20
    • Keyed: 3.79% + $0.20
  • POS Essentials$55/month
    • Best value
    • Card present: 2.45% + $0.15
    • Hardware discounted

Which should you pick?

Choose Foodics if

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

Choose SpotOn if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.
SpotOn review

Questions people ask

Is Foodics or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Foodics starts at On request and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Foodics or SpotOn?
Foodics starts at On request and SpotOn at On request.
Does Foodics or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Foodics best used for?
Foodics is most often used for a saudi restaurant group that must satisfy zatca electronic invoicing without building it itself, a cafe chain in the gulf needing arabic interfaces for staff and arabic receipts for customers, an operator wanting local delivery platforms integrated rather than worked on separate tablets, a growing regional chain that wants pos, payments and working capital from one provider. Of those, a saudi restaurant group that must satisfy zatca electronic invoicing without building it itself and a cafe chain in the gulf needing arabic interfaces for staff and arabic receipts for customers are not what SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Foodics do that SpotOn cannot?
Foodics covers Arabic and English interfaces, ZATCA electronic invoicing, Integrated payments, Inventory and cost control. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

SpotOn: What hardware does SpotOn require?

SpotOn provides proprietary hardware including countertop terminals (Station 15 at $750), tableside handhelds ($297), and kitchen display systems. All hardware is included with the All-In Plan or purchased separately with other plans.

Source
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.

SpotOn: Does SpotOn have online ordering?

Yes, SpotOn offers commission-free online ordering with a white-label app option and integration into their Core Bundle. The system supports QR code ordering and digital menus.

Source
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.

SpotOn: What payment processing fees does SpotOn charge?

Fees vary by plan. All-In Plan: 2.79% + $0.20 for card-present transactions. POS Essentials: 2.45% + $0.15. Business or custom plans offer negotiated rates.

Source
Foodics: Does it work in Arabic throughout?

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

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