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Just Eat vs xtraCHEF

Just Eat logo

Just Eat

Restaurants

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
xtraCHEF logo

xtraCHEF

Restaurants

AP automation and food costing platform

From
$149/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.; 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: Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, xtraCHEF covers Invoice digitization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Just Eat and xtraCHEF differ
AttributeJust EatxtraCHEF
Starting priceFree$149/month
Pricing modelFree to download; delivery and service fees per order, set by restaurant and marketsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2015

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 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.

Just Eat

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

xtraCHEF

  • 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.

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

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

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 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 xtraCHEF if

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

Questions people ask

Is Just Eat or xtraCHEF better?
Neither clearly leads. Just Eat starts at Free and xtraCHEF at $149/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Just Eat or xtraCHEF?
Just Eat has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Just Eat and $149/month for xtraCHEF.
Does Just Eat or xtraCHEF run on more platforms?
Just Eat runs on iOS, Android, Web. xtraCHEF runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Just Eat for free?
Yes. Just Eat has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. xtraCHEF starts at $149/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 xtraCHEF is typically brought in for.
What can Just Eat do that xtraCHEF cannot?
Just Eat covers Restaurant and takeaway marketplace, Just Eat Delivery, Order tracking, Loyalty and voucher codes. xtraCHEF covers Invoice digitization, AP automation, Price tracking, Food costing.

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.

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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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.

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

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

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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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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