Zelty: what pricing and which alternative?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
Zelty is an iPad POS for restaurants, sold by quote: a monthly subscription with no commitment, priced by the number of screens and the options, with hardware charged separately. Zelty does not publish its prices; a sales sheet cited by La Caisse Idéale (dated September 2024) mentions a base licence of about €89/month ex-VAT per site, plus €60/month for online ordering. Zelty takes no commission. For a simple commission-free ordering channel, Menuthere starts at $0. Updated October 2026.
- Zelty is sold by quote: no public prices, a monthly subscription with no commitment.
- A sales sheet (Sept 2024, via La Caisse Idéale) cites ~€89/mo ex-VAT + €60/mo for online ordering.
- Price depends on the number of screens and options (Click & Collect, KDS, delivery); hardware is separate.
- Zelty takes no commission on sales, according to La Caisse Idéale.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan, including Free at $0 (50 orders a month); Lite $17/month, Pro $39/month.
A commission-free ordering channel, at a clear price
If you mainly want a menu and a commission-free ordering site, Menuthere gives you a site, printable QR codes and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission and a Free plan at $0. Zelty stays a full POS if a till is what you need first.
How much does Zelty cost?
Zelty does not publish its prices. Its FAQ describes a monthly subscription with no commitment, priced by the number of screens and the options used (Click & Collect, KDS, delivery), with hardware (iPad, printer) at your cost. La Caisse Idéale (July 2026) reports figures from a sales sheet dated September 2024 that Zelty does not publish.
| Item | Reported amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Base licence | ~€89/mo ex-VAT per site | Zelty sheet Sept 2024 (via La Caisse Idéale) |
| Online ordering | +€60/mo | Zelty sheet Sept 2024 (via La Caisse Idéale) |
| Hardware | Separate | Zelty FAQ |
| Commission | None | La Caisse Idéale |
Zelty: for which restaurant?
Zelty is an iPad POS built for restaurants, with payment, floor management, Click & Collect and a delivery module. It is a good choice if you need a full till. But if you simply want a menu, an ordering site and commission-free WhatsApp ordering, a full POS is not required.
- Full iPad POS: payment, floor, kitchen.
- Modules on demand: Click & Collect, KDS, delivery.
- Subscription with no commitment, hardware separate.
- No commission on sales.
What is an alternative to Zelty for online ordering?
If your need is the direct ordering channel rather than the till, Menuthere is a clear-priced alternative: 0% commission on every order, a Free plan at $0 (50 orders a month), an ordering site, QR codes and WhatsApp ordering on your own number. Payments go straight to your account via your gateway.
- A commission-free ordering site under your name.
- A QR menu on tables and packaging.
- WhatsApp ordering with a copy of every order.
- Lite $17/month for your domain and online payments, Pro $39/month for loyalty and your riders.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that want a simple online ordering channel, a QR menu and commission-free WhatsApp ordering.
- Those who want a clear public price and a free plan to start.
- Places that already have a till and just want to capture direct orders.
Who this is not for
- A restaurant that needs a full iPad POS with floor management first: Zelty is built for that.
- Those who want a kitchen display (KDS) and a till integrated in one hardware system.
Common follow-up questions
Does Zelty take a commission on orders?
According to La Caisse Idéale's review (July 2026), Zelty charges a monthly subscription and takes no commission on sales. As Zelty does not publish its terms, ask for a written quote to confirm.
What is Zelty's real price?
Zelty does not publish prices. A September 2024 sales sheet, reported by La Caisse Idéale, cites a base licence of about €89/month ex-VAT per site, plus €60/month for online ordering. Ask for a current quote.
Can Menuthere replace Zelty?
For online ordering, the QR menu and commission-free WhatsApp ordering, yes, and the Free plan is $0. For a full POS with floor management, Zelty remains the better fit.
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Sources (3)
- Zelty — POS and orders for restaurants, Zelty, read 26 September 2026
- Zelty: review and real pricing 2026, La Caisse Idéale, July 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026