GratShare vs Tip-Pooling
GratShare
gratuitysolutions.comTip-Pooling
tip-pooling.comSide by side
| Figure | GratShare | Tip-Pooling |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Tip Management Software | 8.9 (#3) | 6.8 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Naples, Florida, United States | 3191 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States |
| Purpose | GratShare calculates, allocates, distributes, reports, and archives tips, gratuities, service charges, commissions, and related pay data for restaurants. | Tip-Pooling automates restaurant tip pooling, tip sharing, calculations, and distribution. |
| Security | The maker says integration data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with SOC 2 controls and an audit trail from POS to payout. | The FAQ says secure systems protect sensitive employee and payout data, with access controlled so only authorized people see the information. |
| Support | Support is restricted to existing clients and registered employees, with employer remote-support instructions and stated 24/7/365 portal availability. | Ongoing onboarding and support are included in the plan price. |
Plans
GratShare
- Free PilotFree
- You Drive$49 a month
- We Drive$89 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
GratShare
GratShare is a web platform for restaurants that calculates, allocates, distributes, reports, and archives tips, gratuities, service charges, commissions, and related pay data. Its rules engine supports pools, tip-outs, weights, departments, roles, shifts, locations, exceptions, and custom distributions. When a rule uses POS item tracking, tippable items can direct distribution by station, role, pool, or support team. Managers can review calculations, apply overrides, handle exceptions, and approve changes with traceable records. Outputs include payout and payroll export workflows, employee earnings visibility, reconciliation, reporting, and audit history. Listed integrations cover POS, time-and-attendance, digital payout, and payroll services, including Toast, Oracle, ADP, Paychex, Visa Direct, Branch, Harri, and 7shifts. The maker describes 180+ connected endpoints, 60+ POS systems, and 20+ payroll partners. Integration data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with SOC 2 Type II certification identified. GratShare serves businesses from single restaurants to national groups, casinos, hotels, and airports. You Drive costs $49 a month per location with annual prepay; We Drive costs $89 a month per location with annual prepay. Monthly invoicing is also offered.
Tip-Pooling
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