CloudWaitress
8.7#4 in restaurant online ordering softwareFrom $39 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCloudWaitress vs Direct Dine
Direct Dine
7.1#53 in restaurant online ordering softwareFrom $50 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CloudWaitress | Direct Dine |
|---|---|---|
| Branded mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery orders | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Mobile apps | CloudWaitress offers custom branded iOS and Android applications as an additional service. | The product offers an installable branded web app and says native iOS and Android apps are available on request. |
| Ordering channels | website and app | Orders from a restaurant’s website, branded app, QR table, or Direct Dine marketplace feed into a shared owner dashboard and kitchen screen. |
| Payments | Supported payment connections include Stripe, PayPal, POLi, CardConnect, Bambora APAC, PayGate, iPay88 and Bancontact. | The features page lists Stripe and PayPal checkout, split tender, cash drawer sessions, service fees and tipping, and refunds with an audit trail. |
CloudWaitress plans
- Standard$39 a month
- Enterprise$299 a month
- StarterFree
Direct Dine plans
- Starter$50 a month
- Essential$149 a month
- Pro Growth AI$199 a month
Pick CloudWaitress if…
CloudWaitress suits restaurants that want to accept pickup, delivery, dine-in, and reservation requests online. It may also fit businesses seeking a custom-domain ordering site and a REST API for custom integrations.
Pick Direct Dine if…
Direct Dine is aimed at restaurants, including small independent restaurants, cafés, and food businesses. It may suit operators who want ordering channels, payment and reservation tools, and restaurant operations in one product.