DirectOrders vs Flipdish
DirectOrders
directorders.com
Flipdish
flipdish.comSide by side
| Figure | DirectOrders | Flipdish |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249/mo | $79/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Website Builders | 8.4 (#13) | 8.6 (#11) |
| Spec score · Restaurant Online Ordering Software | 7.6 (#96) | 8.8 (#9) |
| Delivery orders | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No free plan is stated on the supplied pages. |
| Ordering channels | The platform lists website, Instagram DM, WhatsApp, SMS, Google, ChatGPT, Alexa, and phone Voice AI among its 15+ ordering channels. | It supports online, in-store, kiosk, and third-party orders from one screen. |
| Payment processing | The pricing FAQ states standard Stripe processing is 2.9% + $0.30 and says DirectOrders adds nothing on top. | Flipdish handles debit and credit card processing and says transaction rates have no hidden fees. |
| POS integration | Yes | Online ordering orders can be integrated directly into a POS system. |
| Product | DirectOrders is a commission-free online ordering platform for restaurants with a branded website, ordering, and delivery management. | Flipdish describes its restaurant management system as an all-in-one platform for modern restaurants and takeaways. |
| Paid from | 449 | 79 |
| Support | The Pro plan includes priority email support, while Pro + Voice includes priority phone and email support. | Customer care includes Help Centre articles, Flipdish Academy videos, and email, WhatsApp, and phone support seven days a week. |
| Branded mobile app | No | Yes |
Plans
DirectOrders
- Pro$249 a month
- Pro + Voice$349 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Flipdish
- Website$149 a month
- Website & Mobile App$249 a month
- Self-Service Kiosk$99 a month
- Self-Service Kiosk$948 a year
- Website$1,428 a year
- Website & Mobile App$2,388 a year
In their own words
DirectOrders
DirectOrders has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Flipdish
Flipdish is an all-in-one restaurant management platform for restaurants and takeaways, combining ordering channels with point of sale and operational tools. Customers can order through branded websites and mobile apps, QR-code order and pay, or self-service kiosks. The POS brings dine-in, collection, take-out, and delivery orders together and manages menus centrally. Operations tools include a kitchen display, driver tracking, appliance checks, task management, incident reporting, and expiry, nutrition, and allergy labels. The platform also offers integrated card payments, customizable reports, multi-location reporting, and sales forecasting. Restaurant-branded iOS and Android apps support loyalty, one-click reorder, push notifications, and order-status updates. Plans are priced per site: Website is $149 a month, Website & Mobile App is $249 a month, and Self-Service Kiosk is $99 a month; kiosk hardware costs extra. Flipdish lists email, WhatsApp, and phone support seven days a week.