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Restaurant365 vs SpotOn

Restaurant365 logo

Restaurant365

Software

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Software

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Restaurant365 pricing is by quote only: the pricing page lists no plan price, no per location rate, no module add on cost, no implementation fee and no minimum contract length; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Restaurant365 covers Accounting, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Restaurant365 and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Restaurant365 and SpotOn differ
AttributeRestaurant365SpotOn
Starting price$399/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Founded20112017

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Toast
  • Square
  • Aloha

Only in SpotOn

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

Both cover

  • Reporting
  • 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 SpotOn
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot SpotOn
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot SpotOn

SpotOn

  • Point of Salenot Restaurant365
  • Order Managementnot Restaurant365
  • Inventory Controlnot Restaurant365
  • Staff Schedulingnot Restaurant365

Where each one falls short

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

Restaurant365

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page lists no plan price, no per location rate, no module add on cost, no implementation fee and no minimum contract length
  • Obtaining a price requires submitting a demo request form

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

Restaurant365

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

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 Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 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 Restaurant365 or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Restaurant365 starts at $399/month and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Restaurant365 or SpotOn?
Restaurant365 starts at $399/month and SpotOn at On request.
Does Restaurant365 or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Restaurant365 runs on Web, Ios, Android. SpotOn runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Restaurant365 do that SpotOn cannot?
Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle Reporting, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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
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
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.

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