DishOut vs Kickfin

DishOut is a tip management platform for hospitality operations. It calculates and distributes tips using percentage-based, point-based, or custom rules configured for roles and service models. The service can pull sales, tip, role, and shift data from connected POS systems, then distribute tips digitally under the configured rules. Exportable reports cover tip distribution, payouts, and historical records for payroll and audits. Listed integrations include Clover, GoTab, Lightspeed, Oracle Micros, NCR Aloha, OLO/Omnivore, PosiTouch, Square, Toast, Homebase, and TimeForge. DishOut supports operations across one or multiple locations, with Android, iOS, and web availability. Its mobile app lets users view tip data, payouts, and reports. The FAQ says ACH payments take 1–3 business days after shift close, with timing depending on setup and payment method. DishOut says it supports tip tracking and payroll compliance records, but does not replace legal or accounting advice. A free trial is offered, though its duration and terms are not confirmed. The privacy notice identifies MMDO, LLC as responsible entity and says account information may be retained for up to 24 months after termination where applicable.

Kickfin is web software for restaurant and hospitality tip management, covering calculations, payouts and reporting. Restaurants can send cashless tips directly to employees’ existing bank accounts, with funds described as available instantly, 24/7. Its calculator supports custom pools and shares based on hours worked, shifts and check closes. Reports show payment details and timestamps, can be filtered by employee, shift or site, and downloaded as CSV files. Kickfin can total payments by pay period and sync payout data with payroll systems. POS integrations bring sales and labor data into calculations; listed integrations include Union POS and rPOWER. Payroll integrations include ADP Run, Paylocity and Restaurant365 Payroll. Kickfin says it tokenizes financial information and is PCI compliant. Employees enroll with a debit card, and the company says it does not store bank details. It does not automatically report tip payments for tax purposes. Pricing is by request, with no contracts, setup fees or hardware advertised. Support is available 24/7, with dedicated integration specialists and overnight implementation.