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Restaurant365 vs Sling

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Restaurant365

Restaurants

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Sling

Restaurants

Free employee scheduling software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Sling has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Restaurant365 pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection; Sling the free plan is limited to 30 users
  • They diverge on capability: Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Sling covers Employee scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Restaurant365 and Sling actually diverge.

Attributes where Restaurant365 and Sling differ
AttributeRestaurant365Sling
Starting price$399/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20112015

Identical on both: 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 Restaurant365

  • Accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Reporting
  • Aloha
  • All major POS

Only in Sling

  • Employee scheduling
  • Time tracking
  • Team messaging
  • Task management
  • Shift swapping
  • Labor cost tracking
  • Gusto

Both cover

  • Toast
  • Square
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Restaurant365

  • Restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale datanot Sling
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot Sling
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot Sling

Sling

  • Building and publishing shift schedules for hourly staffnot Restaurant365
  • Tracking clock in and clock out and labour costnot Restaurant365
  • Messaging and announcements across a shift based teamnot Restaurant365

Where each one falls short

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

Restaurant365

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • Modular approach means costs vary significantly by business needs

Sling

  • The free plan is limited to 30 users
  • Time tracking on mobile, labour cost tracking and overtime analysis require the Premium plan
  • Kiosk time clock, hours and wages reporting, no show tracking, sick leave and PTO tracking require the Business plan
  • The lowest advertised per user rates of $1.70 and $3.40 require annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Restaurant365

$399/month
  • Essentials$399/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • Professional$549/month
    • Scheduling
    • Reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

Sling

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 30 users
    • Shift scheduling
    • Time-off requests
  • Premium$2/month
    • Mobile time tracking
    • Labor cost management
    • Overtime tracking
  • Business$4/month
    • Kiosk time tracking
    • Comprehensive reports
    • No-show tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 review

Choose Sling if

  • You need employee scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time tracking.
Sling review

Questions people ask

Is Restaurant365 or Sling better?
Neither clearly leads. Restaurant365 starts at $399/month and Sling at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Restaurant365 or Sling?
Sling has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $399/month for Restaurant365 and Free for Sling.
Does Restaurant365 or Sling run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Sling for free?
Yes. Sling has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Restaurant365 starts at $399/month.
What is Restaurant365 best used for?
Restaurant365 is most often used for restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale data, food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processing, labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locations. Of those, restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale data and food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processing are not what Sling is typically brought in for.
What can Restaurant365 do that Sling cannot?
Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll. Sling covers Employee scheduling, Time tracking, Team messaging, Task management. Both handle Toast, Square, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Restaurant365: How much does Restaurant365 cost?

Restaurant365 does not publish fixed pricing. The platform uses a modular, customizable pricing model based on which modules (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing, Workforce Management, Payroll & HR) a restaurant needs. Customers must request a custom quote.

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Sling: How much does Sling cost?

Sling offers a free tier supporting up to 30 users. Premium plans start at $2.00 per user per month (or $1.70 with annual billing), and Business plans cost $4.00 per user per month (or $3.40 with annual billing). Both paid tiers offer a 15% discount for annual billing.

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Restaurant365: How do I get a price quote from Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 directs customers to request a demo at https://www.restaurant365.com/request-demo/, contact sales at [email protected], or call (949) 652-7800 to receive personalized pricing based on their specific needs.

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Sling: Does Sling offer a free trial?

Yes, Sling offers a free plan supporting unlimited scheduling features for up to 30 users. Additionally, Premium and Business plans include 15-day free trials with no credit card required to start.

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Sling: What does Sling's Business plan include?

Sling's Business plan, marked as recommended, costs $4.00 per user per month (or $3.40 with annual billing). It includes kiosk time tracking, comprehensive reports, no-show tracking, sick call-out management, and PTO management. Users only pay for active team members with prorated charges when employees are deactivated.

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