Which POS software should a restaurant choose?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
First choose a till compliant with France's anti-VAT-fraud obligation: the software that takes payment and issues your receipts in a tamper-proof way. Full tills (Zelty, Innovorder, Lightspeed) are mostly on quote, often from €79–89 a month excl. VAT per location on the market. Menuthere is not a full certified till: it is the online-ordering, QR-menu and WhatsApp layer at 0% commission that complements your till. Updated October 2026.
- In France, your POS software must meet the anti-VAT-fraud obligation (tamper-proof, secured, retained and archived receipts).
- Full tills are mostly on quote: Zelty and Innovorder by configuration, Lightspeed by subscription; often from ~€79–89/mo excl. VAT per location.
- A till handles payment, receipts, and sometimes stock and staff; always ask for compliance in writing.
- Menuthere is not a full certified till: it is online ordering, a QR menu and WhatsApp at 0% commission, complementing the till.
- Menuthere also offers a basic POS add-on; for certified payment-taking, keep a compliant POS.
Add 0% online ordering to your till
Menuthere gives you an ordering website, a QR menu and WhatsApp ordering on your own number, with 0% commission and a Free plan at $0. Keep your compliant POS for payments, and take your direct orders commission-free with Menuthere.
What should a restaurant POS do?
First, meet the anti-VAT-fraud obligation: a POS in France must guarantee tamper-proof, secured, retained and archived receipts. Then it takes payment, prints receipts, and depending on the product handles stock, floor, staff and sometimes online ordering. Always ask the vendor for the compliance certificate before signing.
| POS software | Menuthere (online ordering) | |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Payment, receipts, compliance | Online ordering, QR menu, WhatsApp |
| Price | Often on quote, from ~€79–89/mo excl. VAT | 0% commission, Free at $0 |
| Anti-VAT-fraud compliance | Yes (certified) | No (it is not a till) |
| Per-order commission | By product | 0% |
Which tills for a restaurant in France?
Zelty and Innovorder are well-known iPad tills in France, mostly on quote by number of screens and options; Lightspeed Restaurant is a subscription till. Market reference prices often start around €79 to €89 a month excl. VAT per location, excluding hardware and installation. Ask for a precise quote, with anti-VAT-fraud compliance, hardware and options.
And for commission-free online ordering?
The till takes payment; online ordering is a separate channel. Menuthere is not a full certified till: it adds an ordering website, a QR menu and WhatsApp ordering at 0% commission, which run alongside your till. Menuthere also offers a basic POS add-on, but for certified payment-taking, keep a compliant POS.
- A compliant POS (Zelty, Innovorder, Lightspeed…) for payments.
- A commission-free ordering website with Menuthere.
- A QR menu for ordering at the table.
- The Free plan at $0 to start the online channel.
Who this is a good fit for
- Restaurants that already have (or will get) a compliant till and want a direct, commission-free online-ordering channel.
- Those who want to separate certified payment-taking (their till) from online ordering (a 0% layer).
- Owners who want to start the online-ordering channel free.
Who this is not for
- An owner looking for a full certified till with stock, floor and tamper-proof receipts: that is a POS (Zelty, Innovorder, Lightspeed), not Menuthere.
- A venue that wants a single tool for in-house payments and online ordering, with a certified till built in.
Common follow-up questions
Is POS software mandatory in France?
If you use POS software, it must meet the anti-VAT-fraud obligation: tamper-proof, secured, retained and archived receipts. Check your case with your accountant and require the vendor's compliance certificate.
Can Menuthere replace my till?
Not for certified payment-taking. Menuthere is not a full certified till; it is online ordering, a QR menu and WhatsApp at 0% commission. A basic POS add-on exists, but for compliant payment-taking, keep a certified POS.
How much does a restaurant till cost?
It is often on quote. Market reference prices often start around €79 to €89 a month excl. VAT per location (excluding hardware and installation). Ask Zelty, Innovorder or Lightspeed for a precise quote.
Read next
Sources (3)
- Zelty (iPad till, invoicing on quote), Zelty, read 26 September 2026
- Innovorder (restaurant till), Innovorder, read 26 September 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission, Free plan, Menuthere, read 26 October 2026