StoveOps
StoveOps is modular restaurant operations software for independent restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food businesses.
What StoveOps is
StoveOps is modular restaurant operations software for independent restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food businesses. It combines live waitlists, guest messaging, digital menus, links, reservations, and analytics across Android, iOS, and the web. Guests join a waitlist through a phone link or QR code and receive updates when tables are ready. Notifications can use email, SMS, WhatsApp, or browser push, with unlimited email on every plan. Digital menus support QR access, allergens, and multiple languages. StoveOps works alongside an existing checkout system and does not replace it or process payments. Reservations with a live floor plan are included in Business. Basic costs $49 a month billed monthly, or $39 /mo billed annually ($470/year). Professional and Business support up to three and ten locations respectively.
Good
- Waitlist joins by link or QR code
- Notifications support email, SMS, WhatsApp, and push
- Menus include allergens and multiple languages
- Business adds reservations with live floor plan
- Apps available for Android, iOS, and web
Watch out
- No free plan
- Does not process payments
- Basic covers one location
Who it suits
StoveOps suits independent food businesses from one location to small multi-unit groups. It is appropriate for operators needing waitlists, guest communications, menus, and analytics alongside their existing checkout system.
Verdict
StoveOps gathers guest-facing restaurant operations in one service while leaving checkout in place. Its tiered plans scale locations and messaging, with reservations reserved for Business.
Plans and prices
From StoveOps's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49 a month | 1 store location · 500 SMS/WhatsApp messages/month · mini-site, menu and live waitlist · basic analytics · $49 /mo billed monthly; $39 /mo billed annually ($470/year) |
| Professional | $99 a month | Up to 3 store locations · 2,000 SMS/WhatsApp messages/month with rollover · custom domain · campaigns · guest CRM and analytics export · $99 /mo billed monthly; $79 /mo billed annually ($950/year) |
| Business | $199 a month | Up to 10 store locations · 5,000 SMS/WhatsApp messages/month · reservations with live floor plan · team roles and permissions · priority support · $199 /mo billed monthly; $159 /mo billed annually ($1,910/year) |
The facts
Each one read from StoveOps's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- StoveOps is aimed at independent restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food businesses, from single locations to small multi-unit groups.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The policy says message recipient details are redacted 30 days after message activity, while guest data is retained under the restaurant’s instructions and account settings.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Digital menu
- The digital menu supports QR menus, allergens, and multiple languages.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site states that StoveOps works with the checkout system a restaurant already uses, but does not name specific POS integrations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Limits
- Public reservations allow bookings up to 60 days ahead, at least 30 minutes before the table, and for parties of 1 to 12 by default; these limits can be changed per location.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Messaging
- Guest notifications are available through email, SMS, WhatsApp, and browser push; email is unlimited on every plan.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- StoveOps says it does not sell personal information and does not store full payment card numbers.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- StoveOps is modular restaurant operations software for waitlists, guest messaging, digital menus, links, reservations, and analytics.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reservations
- Reservations with a live floor plan are included in the Business plan.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says safeguards include access controls, encrypted transport, least-privilege permissions, audit logging, and provider review.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The contact page says StoveOps replies to inquiries within 24 hours, and the Business plan includes priority support.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Waitlist
- Guests can join a live waitlist by phone link or QR code and receive updates when their table is ready.checked 8 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The product runs in a browser on a phone or tablet and requires no installation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- POS compatibility
- StoveOps runs alongside a restaurant’s existing checkout system and does not replace it or handle payments.checked 8 Oct 2026
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