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Slice vs SpotOn

Slice logo

Slice

Restaurants

Online ordering, POS and group purchasing built only for independent pizzerias

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
SpotOn logo

SpotOn

Restaurants

Restaurant tech that works as hard as you

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Slice the platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.; SpotOn credit card processing issues with handheld devices reported by users
  • They diverge on capability: Slice covers Flat fee per order, SpotOn covers Cloud POS.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Slice and SpotOn actually diverge.

Attributes where Slice and SpotOn differ
AttributeSliceSpotOn
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Slice

  • Flat fee per order
  • Branded ordering site and app
  • Slice Register
  • Slice Ingredients
  • Delivery dispatch

Only in SpotOn

  • Cloud POS
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations
  • Loyalty programs
  • Reporting
  • DoorDash
  • Google
  • Yelp

Both cover

  • Marketing tools

What people use each for

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

Slice

  • An independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family ordernot SpotOn
  • A shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its ownnot SpotOn
  • A two location pizzeria replacing an ageing legacy terminal with a POS that understands half and half toppingsnot SpotOn
  • An owner with no marketing staff who needs a customer list and repeat order campaigns run for themnot SpotOn

SpotOn

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

Where each one falls short

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

Slice

  • The platform sells only to pizzerias, so a group that adds a second concept has to run a separate ordering stack for it.
  • The consumer marketplace lists nearby competitors alongside you, and the flat order fee is charged even on repeat customers you introduced yourself, so you pay indefinitely for demand you already own.
  • Slice Register is a much younger product than general purpose restaurant POS software and its reporting, inventory and multi location features are thinner than what an established POS offers.
  • Delivery fulfilled through third party fleets is billed per delivery on top of the order fee, so the true cost per delivered order is well above the headline flat fee.
  • Group purchasing savings depend on switching or supplementing your existing distributor and meeting order minimums, which small shops with limited storage often cannot do.

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

Slice

On request
  • Slice Ordering$undefined/year
    • Flat fee charged per order rather than a percentage of the ticket
    • Branded ordering site and marketplace listing included
    • Delivery dispatch billed separately per delivery
  • Slice Register$undefined/year
    • POS hardware and software bundle for pizzerias
    • Card processing quoted with the hardware
    • Register pricing differs from ordering only accounts

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 Slice if

  • You need flat fee per order.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want branded ordering site and app.
Slice 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 Slice or SpotOn better?
Neither clearly leads. Slice starts at On request and SpotOn at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Slice or SpotOn?
Slice starts at On request and SpotOn at On request.
Does Slice or SpotOn run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Slice best used for?
Slice is most often used for an independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family order, a shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its own, a two location pizzeria replacing an ageing legacy terminal with a pos that understands half and half toppings, an owner with no marketing staff who needs a customer list and repeat order campaigns run for them. Of those, an independent pizzeria that wants online ordering without paying a percentage commission on every large family order and a shop whose packaging and cheese costs are high enough that group purchasing pays for the platform on its own are not what SpotOn is typically brought in for.
What can Slice do that SpotOn cannot?
Slice covers Flat fee per order, Branded ordering site and app, Slice Register, Slice Ingredients. SpotOn covers Cloud POS, Online ordering, Reservations, Loyalty programs. Both handle Marketing tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Slice: Does Slice take a commission on orders?

No. It charges a flat amount per order, so the fee does not rise with ticket size. Delivery, if you use the Slice driver network, is billed separately per delivery.

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
Slice: Do I have to use Slice Register to get online ordering?

No. Ordering works alongside most common POS systems, and many shops take Slice orders on a tablet without any POS integration at all.

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
Slice: Will customers know they are ordering from my pizzeria or from Slice?

Both happen. Orders placed on your branded site look like yours; orders placed in the Slice app come from a marketplace where your listing sits beside other pizzerias.

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.

Source
Slice: Is it available outside the United States?

No. Slice operates in the United States only.

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