Actual
5.7#19 in restaurant tip management softwareWeb
VisitActual vs Troncbox
What both publish
| Fact | Actual | Troncbox |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | The Canadian tip product is designed to help restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops follow federal and provincial Direct Tips and Controlled Tips requirements. | The service says it addresses HMRC, National Insurance, income-tax, National Minimum Wage and Employment (Allocation of Tips) requirements. |
| Headquarters | Ontario, Canada | St Albans, Hertfordshire, England |
| Integrations | Listed technology integrations include 7shifts, OpenTable, Toast, ADP, Clover, Homebase, Lightspeed, QuickBooks, and Restaurant365. | The site lists EPOS integrations including Square Up, Tevalis, PointOne, Lightspeed, Quadrant and Toast. |
| Privacy | Actual says it does not use personal information for advertising or sell it to third parties. | The privacy policy says Troncbox does not sell personal data and uses it to provide its services. |
Actual plans
- Actual TipsPriced on request
Troncbox plans
- LiteFree
- PremiumFree
- StandardFree
- TroncboxFree
- Troncbox Plus£20 a month
- Troncbox Plus with OpsytePriced on request
Pick Actual if…
Actual is aimed at hospitality operators and employees, particularly restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops managing tip distribution. It may suit teams seeking shift-level allocation and custom pool rules.
Pick Troncbox if…
Troncbox suits hospitality businesses such as pubs, bars, hotels, members' clubs and dining groups that need to manage tips and service charges. Employees can use the app to review allocation details and earnings.