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EZchef vs Fourth Inventory

EZchef

ezchef.com

Fourth Inventory

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FigureEZchefFourth Inventory
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Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYes—
API—Yes
Plans published21
Spec score · Restaurant Inventory Management Software8.2 (#3)7.5 (#20)
Platform requirementEZchef requires Windows and the Windows version of Microsoft Excel; it is incompatible with Mac Excel and Excel Online because it uses macros.Fourth states that its products require a device with an internet browser.
PurposeEZchef is a Windows-based Microsoft Excel program for restaurant and bar inventory management, menu costing, and menu analysis.Fourth Inventory centralizes restaurant procurement, supply-chain management, and inventory operations on one platform.
SupportTechnical support by phone or email is free.Fourth publishes sales and support phone numbers of +1 (877) 539-5156 and +1 (877) 720-8578 on its inventory page.

Plans

EZchef

  • Standard$289, paid once
  • Distributor-specific version$359, paid once

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Fourth Inventory

  • Fourth InventoryPriced on request

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EZchef

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Fourth Inventory

Fourth Inventory is a web and API platform for restaurant procurement, supply-chain management, and inventory operations. It consolidates suppliers, supports supplier engagement, and enables direct ordering with predictive purchasing. Automatic stock tracking follows depletion to ingredient level across menus, while the mobile app updates central inventory records in real time. Recipe and menu engineering include ingredient costing, nutritional values, portion sizes, and plating guidance. Production and prep tools use demand forecasts and digital instructions to manage preparation and track waste. POS integrations update stock information and show on-hand inventory; listed partners include Aloha, Toast, Simphony, Revel, PAR POS, and Lightspeed U Series. APIs cover inventory, recipe and menu engineering, menu cycles, and POS gateway integrations. The purchase-to-pay and inventory solution comes in four editions with different control levels. It supports multi-location operations, purchase orders, transfers, labor and payroll tools, compliance, allergen tracking, and nutrition information. Pricing is on request.

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