CaterCore vs CaterZen
CaterCore
thecatercore.comCaterZen
caterzen.comSide by side
| Figure | CaterCore | CaterZen |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $119/mo | $179/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Event Catering Software | 7.6 (#15) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Operations | Operations features include menus, guest menus, prep lists, rentals, logistics timelines, inventory tracking, stock alerts, recipes, recipe scaling, and food costing. | Delivery management includes interactive mapping, route assignment, driver smartphone tools, client communication, tipping, and digital signatures. |
| Support | CaterCore offers a demo walkthrough and says Scale includes priority onboarding and support. | CaterZen offers free support and lists phone support at 1-888-997-3433 and email at [email protected]. |
Plans
CaterZen
- Pro$179 a month
- Pro Plus$199 a month
- Marketing Pro Plus$229 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
CaterCore
CaterCore has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
CaterZen
CaterZen is web-based catering software for drop-off, full-service, and event-space businesses. It brings catering sales, marketing, operations, and CRM into one system, with access on the web, Android, and iOS. Customers can order through a custom-branded, mobile-friendly interface. Delivery tools include interactive maps, route assignments, driver smartphone tools, client communication, tipping, and digital signatures. Kitchen production reports can cover individual orders or date ranges, with a touchscreen checklist and real-time updates. Sales and marketing features include proposal templates, follow-up reminders, lead forms, and email marketing. Listed integrations include QuickBooks Online, Authorize.Net, Google Calendar, Chowly, Gmail, Tango Card, Nowsta, and Nearby Now. All plans include unlimited users, transactions, menus and items, and orders and events, though some third-party integrations may have additional service fees. Pro costs $179 a month; Pro Plus costs $199 a month and adds a custom-branded ordering site. Marketing Pro Plus costs $229 a month and adds marketing systems, VoIP calling, delivery management, and BEO templates. A 30-day trial includes pre-loaded data and requires no credit card.