Softwr

Restaurants · head to head

Owner.com vs Zomato

Owner.com logo

Owner.com

Restaurants

Digital storefront for restaurants

From
$249/month
Rated
-
Zomato logo

Zomato

Restaurants

Indian food delivery and restaurant discovery app, now operating under parent brand Eternal

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Zomato has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Owner.com the $249 per month Flexible plan adds a 5 percent restaurant fee on every order, so cost rises with sales volume; Zomato restaurant commission of roughly 15 to 25 percent is commonly passed through as higher in-app menu prices, so the delivered price is not simply the counter price plus a fee.
  • They diverge on capability: Owner.com covers Website builder, Zomato covers Food delivery marketplace.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Owner.com and Zomato actually diverge.

Attributes where Owner.com and Zomato differ
AttributeOwner.comZomato
Starting price$249/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree to download; delivery and platform fees per order, optional paid membership
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
Founded2019Unknown

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 Owner.com

  • Website builder
  • Online ordering
  • Marketing automation
  • Customer database
  • Loyalty program
  • Delivery integration
  • DoorDash Drive
  • Google

Only in Zomato

  • Food delivery marketplace
  • Zomato Gold membership
  • Dine-out table booking
  • Restaurant reviews and ratings
  • Blinkit quick commerce
  • Zomato for Business

What people use each for

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

Owner.com

  • Commission free online ordering direct from a restaurant's own websitenot Zomato
  • Branded restaurant mobile app and loyalty programmenot Zomato
  • Automated email and SMS marketing to a restaurant's own customer listnot Zomato
  • Taking catering orders directly rather than through delivery marketplacesnot Zomato

Zomato

  • A diner in an Indian city ordering food delivery or comparing restaurants before eating outnot Owner.com
  • A frequent orderer weighing whether Zomato Gold discounts outweigh its subscription costnot Owner.com
  • Someone booking a table at a partner restaurant through the dine-out featurenot Owner.com
  • A restaurant owner using Zomato for Business to manage online orders and view sales analyticsnot Owner.com

Where each one falls short

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

Owner.com

  • The $249 per month Flexible plan adds a 5 percent restaurant fee on every order, so cost rises with sales volume
  • Avoiding the per order fee requires the Flat Rate plan at $499 per month
  • Guests are charged a 5 percent order support fee on top of the restaurant's own costs
  • Multi location operators are quoted special rates that are not published

Zomato

  • Restaurant commission of roughly 15 to 25 percent is commonly passed through as higher in-app menu prices, so the delivered price is not simply the counter price plus a fee.
  • The company exited most markets outside India in 2019, so international coverage is far narrower than the brand recognition suggests.
  • Zomato Gold benefits and discount depth vary by city and restaurant partner, and heavy users report the value of the membership eroding over time as terms are revised.
  • Delivery riders are engaged on a gig basis with pay tied to order volume and distance, a model that has drawn wage and working-condition criticism in India.
  • The 2024 rebrand of the parent company to Eternal, alongside the Blinkit and Hyperpure businesses, means Zomato the consumer app is now one product line inside a multi-business group rather than a standalone company, which affects how disclosures and strategy are reported.

Pricing, plan by plan

Owner.com

$249/month
  • Flexible Plan$249/month
    • AI-optimized website with SEO ranking
    • Online ordering system
    • Branded mobile app
  • Flat Rate Plan$499/month
    • AI-optimized website with SEO ranking
    • Online ordering system
    • Branded mobile app

Zomato

Free
  • Pay per orderFree
    • Delivery fee scaling with distance and demand
    • Platform fee on order total
    • Restaurant menu prices often marked up versus dine-in
  • Zomato Gold$299/month
    • Discounts and free-item offers at partner restaurants
    • Priority service and reduced wait times at partner dine-in venues
    • Delivery perks vary by plan tier and market

Which should you pick?

Choose Owner.com if

  • You need website builder.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want online ordering.

Choose Zomato if

  • You need food delivery marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want zomato gold membership.

Questions people ask

Is Owner.com or Zomato better?
Neither clearly leads. Owner.com starts at $249/month and Zomato at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Owner.com or Zomato?
Zomato has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $249/month for Owner.com and Free for Zomato.
Does Owner.com or Zomato run on more platforms?
Owner.com runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zomato runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Zomato for free?
Yes. Zomato has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Owner.com starts at $249/month.
What is Owner.com best used for?
Owner.com is most often used for commission free online ordering direct from a restaurant's own website, branded restaurant mobile app and loyalty programme, automated email and sms marketing to a restaurant's own customer list, taking catering orders directly rather than through delivery marketplaces. Of those, commission free online ordering direct from a restaurant's own website and branded restaurant mobile app and loyalty programme are not what Zomato is typically brought in for.
What can Owner.com do that Zomato cannot?
Owner.com covers Website builder, Online ordering, Marketing automation, Customer database. Zomato covers Food delivery marketplace, Zomato Gold membership, Dine-out table booking, Restaurant reviews and ratings.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Owner.com: How much does Owner.com cost for restaurants?

Owner.com offers two pricing options: Flexible Plan at $249/month with a 5% restaurant fee per order, or Flat Rate Plan at $499/month with no additional fees. Both include AI website, online ordering, mobile app, and 24/7 support.

Source
Zomato: Is Zomato only available in India?

Its core market is India; it exited most other countries in 2019 and has minimal presence elsewhere.

Owner.com: Which Owner.com plan is best for my restaurant?

The Flexible Plan suits lower-volume restaurants, while the Flat Rate Plan works better for restaurants generating $5,000 or more monthly in online sales, as it eliminates the 5% per-order fee.

Source
Zomato: What did Zomato rename to?

The parent company renamed itself Eternal Limited in 2024; the Zomato consumer app kept its own name.

Owner.com: Are there cancellation fees with Owner.com?

No, Owner.com operates on month-to-month billing with no long-term contracts required and no cancellation fees, allowing restaurants to switch plans or cancel anytime.

Source
Zomato: Does Zomato Gold apply to delivery or dine-in or both?

Both, though the specific discounts and which restaurants participate vary by plan tier and city.

Share

Related pages

Other head to heads