SpotOn Alternative
The all-in-one SpotOn alternative
SpotOn's commission-free ordering is genuinely good, but it's US-only and locks you to its card processing. RestApp gives you your own apps, your data and 0% commission worldwide.
The catch with SpotOn
Commission-free, but US-only and tied to SpotOn's payment processing
SpotOn is a strong all-in-one US restaurant platform with commission-free direct online ordering, so on the ordering side it shares RestApp's philosophy. The catch is that its economics run through its own card processing: you pay a per-transaction fee on every order (roughly 1.99%-2.89% + 25¢ card-present and higher for online/keyed orders), rates have risen over time (a 0.15% increase for Visa/Mastercard/Discover took effect on 1 May 2026), and leaving SpotOn's processing is costly, reports cite a ~$995 conversion fee and your software license cost effectively doubling, plus hardware financing that can lock you in despite "month-to-month" marketing. SpotOn also operates only in the United States and its consumer ordering app is the shared SpotOn-branded "GoTo Place," not native iOS/Android apps under your own restaurant's brand.
SpotOn pricing
SpotOn typically charges around $55 per station/month on its POS Essentials plan (plus about $3 per employee/month) with payment processing of roughly 1.99% + 25¢ on card-present transactions, while its $0/month Quick Start plan trades the subscription for higher processing of about 2.89% + 25¢, and online/keyed orders are charged at higher rates (commonly ~2.99%-3.45% +25¢).
Why switch
Run your whole venue on RestApp
Take orders directly, keep your margin and your customers, and run ordering and your point of sale from one platform.
POS + ordering in one
A cloud EPOS with commission-free online ordering built in, not a bolt-on.
0% commission ordering
Take direct orders from your own site and apps with no per-order cut.
Your own site & apps
Branded website and native iOS & Android apps, included.
E-menu & QR ordering
Let guests scan, order and pay from the table.
Inventory & recipes
Track stock and food cost, with recipes mapped to products.
24/7 free support
Real help with setup, migration and growth, any time.
At a glance
SpotOn vs RestApp
| Feature | SpotOn | RestApp |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based, manage anywhere | ||
| Commission-free online ordering built in | Included, 0% commission (US only) | Included |
| Your own branded customer apps | Branded website yes; orders via shared SpotOn 'GoTo Place' app, not your own native apps | Included |
| E-menu / QR table ordering | Yes (QR ordering) | |
| Kitchen Display System | ||
| Inventory & recipe management |
Questions & Answers
Is SpotOn really commission-free for online ordering? +
Yes, like RestApp, SpotOn charges 0% per-order commission on direct orders through its own ordering channels, which is its big advantage over marketplaces like DoorDash. But it isn't fee-free: you still pay card processing on every order, typically around 1.99% + 25¢ card-present on the POS Essentials plan and about 2.89% + 25¢ on the $0/month Quick Start plan, with higher rates (commonly ~2.99%-3.45% + 25¢) for keyed and online orders. RestApp is also 0% commission and bundles ordering, your own apps, EPOS and loyalty into simple monthly plans.
Does SpotOn give my restaurant its own branded mobile apps like RestApp? +
Not in the same way. SpotOn provides a branded online-ordering website and its consumer app is 'GoTo Place,' a shared SpotOn-branded app where independents drive direct orders, it is not a native iOS and Android app published under your own restaurant's brand. RestApp gives you your own branded customer website plus your own native iOS and Android apps, so customers download and order from your brand, not a platform's.
Can I use SpotOn outside the United States, like RestApp? +
No. SpotOn is a US-focused platform and its POS, payments and ordering are built for the US market. RestApp is UK-based and operates across multiple countries, so if you're outside the US it's a more natural fit, with the same commission-free, all-in-one approach (EPOS, online ordering, your own apps, e-menu/QR, loyalty, KDS and inventory).
Am I locked into SpotOn's payment processor, and what does it cost to leave? +
Largely, yes. SpotOn's pricing is built around using its own card processing, and reports cite a roughly $995 conversion fee plus your software license cost effectively doubling if you switch processors, alongside hardware financing that can keep you committed even though plans are marketed as month-to-month. Common complaints also mention billing disputes and aggressive sales practices. RestApp uses simple flat monthly plans with 0% commission and doesn't tie your software to a single locked-in card processor in the same way.
Take orders on your terms
Start a free trial, commission-free ordering, your own apps and EPOS, with free setup and 24/7 support.