ChefDesk vs Ordering.Tools
ChefDesk
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Ordering.Tools
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| Figure | ChefDesk | Ordering.Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €30/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Kitchen Display System Software | 8.9 (#3) | 8.0 (#16) |
| Integrations | ChefDesk integrates with Zomato, Swiggy, WhatsApp, Tally, Zoho Books, Odoo and HR Suite. | The features page lists marketplace order integrations for Wolt, Glovo, Takeaway, Bolt Food, Foodpanda, and UberEats. |
| Payments | Supported payment workflows include UPI QR and callbacks, cards, wallets, split tender and hotel room-charge posting. | The site lists Stripe card payments with 3D Secure, MyPOS terminals, Barsy POS integration, and cash on pickup or delivery. |
| Product | ChefDesk is cloud restaurant POS and management software covering billing, inventory, CRM, kitchen display and analytics for Indian food businesses. | Ordering.Tools provides digital menus and online ordering software for hospitality and restaurant businesses. |
| Security | The FAQ states that ChefDesk uses bank-level encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, regular backups and ISO 27001 compliance. | The privacy policy says measures include encryption in transit and at rest for stored files and backups, role-based access controls, hashed passwords, and multi-tenant isolation. |
Plans
ChefDesk
- Custom ChefDesk planPriced on request
- EnhancedPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- EssentialsPriced on request
Ordering.Tools
- FreeFree
- Starter€30 a month
- Pro€60 a month
- Phone system add-on€200, paid once
In their own words
ChefDesk
ChefDesk is cloud-based restaurant POS and management software for food businesses in India. It brings billing, order management, customer records, kitchen display and analytics together, with tools for station routing, order status tracking and an expo screen on tablets. Transactions can be saved locally when the connection is down and synchronized to the cloud once it returns. Inventory functions include recipe-linked ingredient deductions, purchase orders, vendor price history, stock transfers and wastage tracking. The system generates GST-compliant invoices with HSN codes and supports GST return preparation. For groups with multiple outlets, it provides central menu and price controls, outlet-level overrides and consolidated reporting. Integrations include Zomato, Swiggy, WhatsApp, Tally, Zoho Books, Odoo and HR Suite. ChefDesk lists Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows access. Pricing is based on outlets and modules, with no plan prices listed; a 30-day trial is available. The maker says onboarding can get most restaurants operational within 24–48 hours.
Ordering.Tools
Ordering.Tools provides digital menus and online ordering for restaurants and other hospitality businesses. A single system handles dine-in, pickup, and delivery orders, routing them to a kitchen screen, thermal printer, or admin panel while updating customers on order status. Orders can be linked to Reservation.Tools bookings so preparation can begin before guests arrive. Menus support product sizes and modifiers, promotions, multiple languages, and labels for 14 major allergens. Listed payment options include Stripe card payments with 3D Secure, MyPOS terminals, Barsy POS integration, and cash on pickup or delivery. Marketplace integrations include Wolt, Glovo, Takeaway, Bolt Food, Foodpanda, and UberEats. Customers can browse in a phone browser without an app or account. Listed AI tools include phone ordering, photo-based menu import, smart upsells, an admin assistant, and product description generation. The free plan allows 20 orders per month with no commission. Starter is €30 a month with a 5% platform commission; Pro is €60 a month with a 3% commission. It runs on Android, iOS, and web.