What is the best Foodics alternative for online ordering?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
It depends on what you need. Foodics is a full POS from about SAR 423 a month (with ZATCA invoicing and inventory), so if you want a complete cashier, keep it or another ZATCA-approved POS. But if you mainly want online ordering at 0% commission through a site, QR, WhatsApp and app, a lighter alternative is Menuthere from $0 (Free), then Lite at $17 and Pro at $39 a month. Updated October 2026.
- Foodics is a full POS from about SAR 423/month plus hardware, with ZATCA invoicing and inventory.
- If your goal is only online ordering at 0% commission, you do not need a full POS.
- Menuthere from $0 (Free) gives you a site, QR and WhatsApp at 0% commission with no hardware.
- Menuthere is not a cashier and not a ZATCA e-invoicing provider; keep Foodics or a POS if you need till invoicing.
- 14-day free trial on Lite and Pro; Branded App is $99/month for your own app.
A lighter alternative for online ordering at 0% commission
Menuthere gives your restaurant an ordering website, QR menu and WhatsApp ordering at 0% commission on every order, built from a photo of your menu with no hardware. It works alongside your existing cashier, and you start free.
How much does Foodics cost and why look for an alternative?
Foodics is a full cloud POS: a starter plan from about SAR 423 a month (with a higher Basic tier around SAR 2,039), plus hardware from about SAR 3,500 and fees on Foodics Pay. It is strong for dine-in, inventory and ZATCA e-invoicing from the till. But if all you need is direct online orders at 0% commission, a full POS can be more than you need and more expensive. Check Foodics for an up-to-date quote.
| Foodics | Menuthere | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full POS | Online ordering system |
| Price | From ~SAR 423/mo + hardware | From $0, 0% commission |
| ZATCA e-invoicing | Yes, from the till | No (not an invoicing provider) |
| Website/QR/WhatsApp ordering | Add-on | Core and free |
| Own branded app | Via Foodics | Branded App $99/mo |
Should I leave Foodics entirely?
Not necessarily. If you rely on the cashier for inventory, accounting and ZATCA invoicing from the till, keep it. You can keep the POS in-store and add Menuthere only for the direct online ordering channel at 0% commission. Weigh the cashier against an ordering system in a cashier or an ordering system.
Who this is a good fit for
- A restaurant, café or cloud kitchen that wants direct online orders at 0% commission without a heavy POS.
- Owners who already have a cashier and want a cheaper online ordering channel alongside it.
- Those who want to start free without buying hardware.
Who this is not for
- Owners who need a full in-store cashier with inventory and ZATCA e-invoicing from the till: Foodics or a ZATCA-approved POS fits better.
- Those looking for counter POS hardware; Menuthere runs in the browser and on a phone.
Common follow-up questions
Is Menuthere a complete replacement for Foodics?
Not as a cashier replacement. Foodics is a full POS with ZATCA invoicing and inventory; Menuthere is an online ordering system at 0% commission. It replaces only the online ordering part, not the cashier.
Does Menuthere issue ZATCA invoices like Foodics?
No. Compliant ZATCA invoices come from a ZATCA-approved POS or accounting system such as Foodics, not from Menuthere. Menuthere keeps a clean order record for your invoicing system.
How much does Menuthere cost compared with Foodics?
You start on the Free plan at $0 with 0% commission, then Lite at $17 or Pro at $39 a month. Foodics starts around SAR 423 a month because it is a full POS.
Read next
Sources (3)
- Restaurant POS pricing in Saudi Arabia (Foodics from ~SAR 423), Chefpin, read 25 October 2026
- Foodics review — pricing and features, Software Advice, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026