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Just Eat vs TouchBistro

Just Eat logo

Just Eat

Restaurants

European takeaway marketplace, merged with Grubhub as Just Eat Takeaway.com

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TouchBistro logo

TouchBistro

Restaurants

All-in-one POS built for restaurants

From
$69/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Just Eat has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Just Eat delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.; TouchBistro requires annual contracts with no monthly billing option
  • They diverge on capability: Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, TouchBistro covers iPad POS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Just Eat and TouchBistro actually diverge.

Attributes where Just Eat and TouchBistro differ
AttributeJust EatTouchBistro
Starting priceFree$69/month
Pricing modelFree to download; delivery and service fees per order, set by restaurant and marketUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebiPad
FoundedUnknown2010

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 Just Eat

  • Restaurant and takeaway marketplace
  • Just Eat Delivery
  • Order tracking
  • Loyalty and voucher codes
  • Group and repeat ordering
  • Local brand names

Only in TouchBistro

  • iPad POS
  • Table management
  • Menu management
  • Staff scheduling
  • Inventory tracking
  • Customer relationship management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero

What people use each for

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

Just Eat

  • A diner in a market like the Netherlands or Germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeawaysnot TouchBistro
  • Someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider networknot TouchBistro
  • A user who already has an account under a local brand such as Lieferando or Thuisbezorgdnot TouchBistro
  • A diner comparing marketplace commission and fee structures across Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats before orderingnot TouchBistro

TouchBistro

  • Point of Salenot Just Eat
  • Order Managementnot Just Eat
  • Inventory Controlnot Just Eat
  • Staff Schedulingnot Just Eat

Where each one falls short

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

Just Eat

  • Delivery speed and reliability on marketplace-only listings depend on the individual restaurant's own drivers, which is far less consistent than a platform-run logistics network.
  • The Grubhub acquisition was written down by billions of dollars within two years, a sign the US delivery market did not work economically for the company even at scale.
  • The parent company was taken private by Prosus in 2025, so a former public company with disclosed results is now reporting to a single owner instead.
  • Fee structures differ by country and even by restaurant within a country, making the total cost of an order harder to predict than a flat platform fee.
  • Brand fragmentation across Just Eat, Lieferando and Thuisbezorgd means account, loyalty points and order history do not necessarily carry over if you move between the markets that use different local names.

TouchBistro

  • Requires annual contracts with no monthly billing option
  • Add-on pricing for features like online ordering, reservations, loyalty programs is not transparent and requires custom quotes
  • Limited to iPad hardware, reducing flexibility compared to multi-device systems like Lightspeed or Clover
  • Mandatory use of TouchBistro Payments for new customers reduces payment processor options

Pricing, plan by plan

Just Eat

Free
  • Pay per orderFree
    • Delivery fee where Just Eat Delivery is used
    • Service charge on order total in most markets
    • Restaurant-set delivery on marketplace-only listings, fee and speed vary by restaurant

TouchBistro

$69/month

No published plan breakdown. See the TouchBistro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Just Eat if

  • You need restaurant and takeaway marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want just eat delivery.
Just Eat review

Choose TouchBistro if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad.
  • You also want table management.
TouchBistro review

Questions people ask

Is Just Eat or TouchBistro better?
Neither clearly leads. Just Eat starts at Free and TouchBistro at $69/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Just Eat or TouchBistro?
Just Eat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Just Eat and $69/month for TouchBistro.
Does Just Eat or TouchBistro run on more platforms?
Just Eat runs on iOS, Android, Web. TouchBistro runs on iPad.
Can I use Just Eat for free?
Yes. Just Eat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TouchBistro starts at $69/month.
What is Just Eat best used for?
Just Eat is most often used for a diner in a market like the netherlands or germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeaways, someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider network, a user who already has an account under a local brand such as lieferando or thuisbezorgd, a diner comparing marketplace commission and fee structures across just eat, deliveroo and uber eats before ordering. Of those, a diner in a market like the netherlands or germany wanting deep coverage of independent local takeaways and someone ordering from a restaurant that runs its own delivery rather than a platform-run rider network are not what TouchBistro is typically brought in for.
What can Just Eat do that TouchBistro cannot?
Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, Just Eat Delivery, Order tracking, Loyalty and voucher codes. TouchBistro covers iPad POS, Table management, Menu management, Staff scheduling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Just Eat: Is Just Eat the same company as Grubhub?

It was; Just Eat Takeaway.com bought Grubhub in 2021 but sold it to Wonder Group in 2024 after large write-downs.

TouchBistro: Can TouchBistro process payments offline?

Yes. TouchBistro has offline payment capabilities where you can accept payments and store credit card information when offline, with transactions processing once Internet is restored. However, you cannot dip or tap the card in offline mode; you must swipe instead.

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Just Eat: Why does the app have a different name in some countries?

Just Eat Takeaway.com operates local brands such as Lieferando in Germany and Austria and Thuisbezorgd in the Netherlands, all on shared underlying technology.

TouchBistro: Can I integrate TouchBistro with DoorDash or Uber Eats?

Yes. TouchBistro integrates with delivery platforms through Deliverect and UrbanPiper, which aggregate orders from DoorDash, Uber Eats, and other services directly into your TouchBistro POS, eliminating manual order entry.

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Just Eat: Is Just Eat still a publicly listed company?

No. Prosus took Just Eat Takeaway.com private in a 2025 acquisition.

TouchBistro: What are the minimum hardware requirements for TouchBistro?

TouchBistro runs on Apple iPads and works with compatible printers, cash drawers, and payment terminals. The system leverages iPad hardware you may already own, potentially reducing initial hardware costs compared to dedicated POS systems.

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TouchBistro: Do I have to sign a long-term contract with TouchBistro?

Yes. All TouchBistro plans require annual contracts, and the system requires TouchBistro Payments (powered by Chase) for payment processing on all new customer accounts.

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