Which online ordering software should I choose for my restaurant?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
It depends on what you actually need. Zelty and Innovorder are tills (POS), from about 89 € and 79 € a month; Zenchef is reservations, from 129 € a month; LivePepper and Menuthere are online ordering. LivePepper starts at 59 € a month plus a setup fee from 599 €, while Menuthere is 0% commission and starts free at $0, then 17 $ or 39 $ a month.
- Pick by need: a full till and hardware → Zelty or Innovorder; table bookings → Zenchef; commission-free online ordering → LivePepper or Menuthere.
- Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan, with a Free plan at $0 (50 orders a month) and no setup fee.
- LivePepper is also 0% commission but starts around 59 € a month plus a setup fee from 599 € (its published figures).
- Zelty (~89 € HT/month) and Innovorder (from 79 € HT/month, 12-month term) are point-of-sale systems, not just ordering.
- Menuthere gives you an ordering website, printable QR codes, WhatsApp and a Google order link, all from one plan.
Commission-free ordering that starts free
Menuthere is your own ordering website, QR table ordering, WhatsApp and a Google order link, with 0% commission on every order and a Free plan to start. Payments go straight to your account; there is no setup fee.
What kind of software do these tools actually sell?
They are not the same category. A till (POS) rings up orders at the counter and prints certified receipts. A reservation tool manages bookings and tables. Online-ordering software gives your customers a page to order from themselves. Matching the tool to the job you need done matters more than the price.
| Tool | Type | Published price | Commission | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menuthere | Online ordering + QR + WhatsApp | Free $0, then 17 $ / 39 $ /mo | 0% | Free, no setup fee |
| LivePepper | Online ordering / click & collect | From 59 €/mo + setup from 599 € | 0% | Setup fee |
| Zelty | Till (POS) | ~89 € HT/mo | n/a (not ordering only) | Demo / quote |
| Innovorder | Till (POS), fast food | From 79 € HT/mo, 12-mo term | n/a | Demo / quote |
| Zenchef | Reservations | 129 / 169 / 249 €/mo | 0 € per cover | Subscription |
Which is cheapest to start with?
For online ordering, Menuthere is the only one that starts at $0: the Free plan includes 50 orders a month, your menu, an ordering website and QR codes, with no setup fee. LivePepper starts around 59 € a month plus a setup fee from 599 €. Tills and reservation tools are monthly subscriptions in a different category, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.
- Menuthere Free: $0, 50 orders a month, no setup fee.
- Menuthere paid: Lite 17 $/month and Pro 39 $/month, both unlimited and 0% commission.
- LivePepper: from 59 €/month plus a one-off setup fee from 599 € (its published figures).
Do I need a till as well, or is ordering software enough?
If you already have a till you are happy with, ordering software like Menuthere sits alongside it — the orders arrive on your dashboard and partner app. If you need a full point-of-sale with a cash drawer, floor plan and certified receipts, a dedicated POS such as Zelty or Innovorder is the honest answer, and you can still add a commission-free ordering channel on top.
Who this is a good fit for
- Owners who mainly want commission-free online ordering — a website, QR codes, WhatsApp — and want to start free.
- Places that already have a till they are happy with and just need an ordering channel bolted on.
- Small and growing restaurants that want to avoid an up-front setup fee and a long contract.
Who this is not for
- Owners who need a full point-of-sale with a cash drawer, floor plan and certified receipts — Zelty or Innovorder fit that better.
- Places whose main need is table reservations rather than ordering — Zenchef is built for that.
Common follow-up questions
Is Menuthere a till (POS)?
No. Menuthere is online ordering — a website, QR codes, WhatsApp and a Google order link, at 0% commission. For a full counter till with a cash drawer and certified receipts, a dedicated POS like Zelty or Innovorder fits better, and Menuthere can run alongside it.
What does LivePepper cost compared with Menuthere?
LivePepper's published figures start around 59 € a month plus a setup fee from 599 €, with 0% commission. Menuthere is also 0% commission but starts free at $0 with no setup fee, then 17 $ or 39 $ a month.
Can I start for free?
Yes, with Menuthere. The Free plan is $0 and includes 50 orders a month, your menu, an ordering website and QR codes. Past 50 orders the menu turns view-only until the 1st, or you move to an unlimited paid plan.
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Sources (5)
- Zelty — avis et tarifs, La Caisse Idéale, read 25 October 2026
- Innovorder — avis et prix, La Caisse Idéale, read 25 October 2026
- Zenchef — prix et tarifs, Resatable, read 25 October 2026
- LivePepper pricing, LivePepper, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026