Parrot POS or a QR menu and ordering: which do I pick?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
They are not the same thing. Parrot POS is a full point of sale (register, inventory, CFDI invoicing), from ~$1,800 MXN a month plus VAT. Menuthere is the QR menu and commission-free online ordering layer, 0% commission and $0 on the Free plan. For a register and invoicing, pick Parrot; to capture your own online orders, Menuthere; many use both. Updated October 2026.
- Parrot POS: register, inventory, CFDI invoicing and venue management; from ~$1,800 MXN/month + VAT.
- Menuthere: QR menu, ordering page and WhatsApp on your own number, 0% commission, Free at $0.
- They don't compete: Parrot charges and invoices at the register; Menuthere captures direct online orders.
- Parrot says it charges no per-order commission; Menuthere charges no commission on any plan either.
- If you only want to start taking online orders with no commission, Menuthere is enough; for a register and CFDI you need a POS.
Add commission-free direct orders to your register
Menuthere gives you a QR menu, your own ordering page and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, at 0% commission and a Free plan at $0. It runs alongside your point of sale: Parrot charges and invoices at the register, and Menuthere captures direct online orders.
What does each one do?
Parrot POS is a full point of sale: it charges at the register, tracks inventory, manages the venue and issues CFDI invoices. Menuthere is the direct online-sales layer: a QR menu, your own ordering page and WhatsApp ordering, at 0% commission. They are different pieces. A restaurant can run Parrot at the register and Menuthere for online orders, or start with Menuthere alone.
| Parrot POS | Menuthere | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is for | Full point of sale | Online ordering + QR menu + WhatsApp |
| Register and inventory | Yes | No (basic POS add-on) |
| CFDI invoicing | Yes | No |
| Per-order commission | 0% (per Parrot) | 0% on every plan |
| Entry price | From ~$1,800 MXN/month + VAT | $0 on the Free plan |
How much does each one cost?
Per Parrot's site, its monthly plans run from Starter ~$1,800 MXN to All-In-One ~$2,800 MXN, all plus VAT, with a promotional Early plan of ~$949 MXN a month for the first 12 months; Parrot says it charges no per-order commission. Menuthere has a Free plan at $0 (50 orders a month), Lite $17 and Pro $39, at 0% commission with a 14-day trial on Lite and Pro.
Which suits me?
It depends on what you lack. If you need a register, inventory and CFDI invoicing, a POS like Parrot is the base. If you already have a register or just want to start taking your own online orders with no commission, Menuthere is enough and starts free. Many restaurants use both: Parrot charges and invoices on site, Menuthere captures direct orders from the QR, WhatsApp and Google.
- A commission-free ordering page with your link.
- A QR menu on the tables and the packaging.
- WhatsApp ordering on your own number with a copy of every order.
- For a register and CFDI, Parrot's plans or another POS with invoicing.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that want an ordering page with a QR menu and 0% commission, separate from their register.
- Businesses that already have a POS (like Parrot) and only lack the direct ordering channel.
- Owners who want to start capturing online orders free while they evaluate a register.
Who this is not for
- Those who need a register, inventory control and CFDI invoicing in one tool: Parrot (or another POS) fits that better than Menuthere.
- Those who want a single app to stamp the CFDI: Menuthere doesn't invoice; the POS does.
Common follow-up questions
Does Menuthere replace Parrot POS?
No. Parrot is a full point of sale with a register, inventory and CFDI invoicing. Menuthere is the commission-free online ordering layer. If you need a register and CFDI, Menuthere doesn't replace them.
Can I use Parrot and Menuthere at the same time?
Yes. Parrot charges and invoices on site and Menuthere captures direct online orders from the QR menu, WhatsApp and Google, at 0% commission.
Which is cheaper to start with?
Menuthere, if you only want to capture online orders: the Free plan is $0. Parrot starts at ~$1,800 MXN a month + VAT because it is a full POS.
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Sources (2)
- Parrot Software (POS pricing, Mexico), Parrot, read October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026