Shift4 Payments vs TableSend
Shift4 Payments
shift4.comTableSend
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| Figure | Shift4 Payments | TableSend |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £14.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Payment Processing Software | 7.1 (#20) | 7.7 (#12) |
| Integrations | Shift4’s 2026 annual report says its Marketplace connects merchants with third-party applications for functions including ordering, payroll, timekeeping, loyalty, and inventory management. | The site names Stripe and Stripe Connect for payments, and says checkout supports cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. |
| What it does | Shift4 provides software and payment processing solutions for businesses, including omnichannel payment processing. | TableSend lets venue customers order food and drinks, pay or split bills, and send items or bill contributions to another table. |
Plans
TableSend
- For VenuesFree
- Premium Branded QR Pack£14.99 a month
- Click & Collect£30, paid once
In their own words
Shift4 Payments
Shift4 Payments has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TableSend
TableSend is a web platform for hospitality, leisure, and entertainment venues. Customers scan a table QR code to browse a food and drink menu and order without an account or app. Menus can show multiple photos, videos, ingredients, and allergen information, and venues can manage item availability. Customers can view the live table bill, pay all or part, split it equally, or choose individual items. They can also share a table link and send food or drinks with a personal message, including from elsewhere. Venue tools cover orders, open tabs, menus, offers, refunds, revenue analytics, and staff activity audit trails. Offers can use percentage or fixed discounts, multi-buy or meal deals, scheduled promotions, and redemption limits. Checkout supports cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay through Stripe and Stripe Connect. Standard table ordering has no TableSend service fee; gifts and bill contributions carry a 7.5% fee shown before payment. The venue plan has no setup or monthly fees. A branded QR pack is available for £14.99 per month, with a 30-day free trial.