CloudWaitress
by CloudWaitressCloudWaitress suits restaurants that need online ordering for pickup, delivery, dine-in service, or reservations.
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Best Online Ordering Software 2026
Facts read 22 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Online ordering software lets businesses receive and oversee orders placed digitally. The list supports comparisons of payments, menu or catalog tools, order alerts and location coverage.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 CloudWaitress | CloudWaitress suits restaurants that need online ordering for pickup, delivery, dine-in service, or reservations. | 6.1 | $39 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Flipdish | Flipdish suits independent restaurants, franchises, and chains that need ordering channels and POS tools. | 5.6 | $948 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Lunchbox | 5.5 | $300 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Restolabs | Restolabs suits independent restaurants and food businesses that want direct ordering through their own website or app. | 5.4 | $19 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Ordering.co | It is positioned for restaurants, franchises, multi-location groups, marketplace operators, delivery companies, agencies, and software companies. | 5.3 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 06 UpMenu Delivery | UpMenu Delivery is presented for restaurants handling delivery and pickup, coordinating their own drivers, or managing multiple delivery-platform tablets. | 5.3 | $14 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Orderlina | Orderlina is aimed primarily at restaurants and also describes its app for restaurant and venue managers. | 5.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 UrbanPiper | UrbanPiper is for food and beverage businesses selling online, from small restaurants and cafes to multinational corporations. | 5.2 | £79 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 09 ChowNow Online Ordering | ChowNow is aimed at independent restaurants that want website and app ordering alongside marketing and operations tools. | 4.9 | $229 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Slerp | 4.7 | £125 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 11 Oct 2026 |
The finder uses maker-published details and puts newer release information first. It does not score tools, so compare the listed capabilities, plans and platforms directly.
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Flipdish
Flipdish suits independent restaurants, franchises, and chains that need ordering channels and POS tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.6 Visit
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Lunchbox
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
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Restolabs
Restolabs suits independent restaurants and food businesses that want direct ordering through their own website or app.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.4 Visit
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Ordering.co
It is positioned for restaurants, franchises, multi-location groups, marketplace operators, delivery companies, agencies, and software companies.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.3 Visit
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UpMenu Delivery
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $14 a month Record5.3 Visit UpMenu Delivery is presented for restaurants handling delivery and pickup, coordinating their own drivers, or managing multiple delivery-platform tablets.
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Orderlina
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit Orderlina is aimed primarily at restaurants and also describes its app for restaurant and venue managers.
8
UrbanPiper
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 £79 a month Record5.2 Visit UrbanPiper is for food and beverage businesses selling online, from small restaurants and cafes to multinational corporations.
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ChowNow Online Ordering
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $229 a month Record4.9 Visit ChowNow is aimed at independent restaurants that want website and app ordering alongside marketing and operations tools.
16
Deliverect Direct
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit Deliverect Direct suits multi-location and enterprise groups, direct-to-consumer businesses and dark kitchens, and fast-casual and QSR brands.
17
FoodStorm
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit FoodStorm is designed for grocery businesses such as supermarkets, delis, bakeries, markets, and general stores managing made-to-order or catering departments.
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Olo Ordering
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Olo Ordering is aimed at single restaurant brands, regional chains, and nationwide enterprises seeking direct ordering through web and branded apps.
Before you choose
Compare plans and paid pricing
Some listed products include a free plan, while others provide a free trial. Review each product's terms before deciding.
Paid pricing varies by product. Craver shows a starting price of $99 per month. Freshop and Instacart Storefront Pro provide pricing on request.
Check supported platforms
Listed products support combinations of web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and Linux. Choose support that fits the devices and systems in your ordering workflow.
Review order and menu controls
Review each product's order channels and order types before choosing. Check how online payments work, and look for menu or catalog management that fits your operation.
Order notifications can affect how quickly staff see new orders. Review the notification options listed for the tool.
Confirm location support
The list compares the number of locations included for each product. Check the listed location coverage against the locations you need to manage.
Questions
What operating systems or platforms are supported?
The list covers web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and Linux, with support differing by tool.
Do any of these tools include a free plan?
Certain listed tools include a free plan; Lunchbox is one example.
Can I try a tool before paying?
Some listed tools provide a free trial. Check the individual tool's terms for trial details.
What paid pricing is listed?
Craver shows a starting price of $99 per month, while Freshop and Instacart Storefront Pro provide pricing on request.
What should I compare besides price?
Review order channels and types, online payments, menu or catalog management, order notifications and included locations.
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