Best online ordering systems for restaurants.
The best online ordering system depends on what you value: commission-free direct ordering, POS integration, or enterprise scale. We compare the leading options honestly — Ordering.co, ChowNow, Toast, Square, Olo and more — and show where each one fits, so you can choose with confidence.
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The best online ordering systems for restaurants include Ordering.co, ChowNow, Toast, Square Online, Olo and SpotOn. The right one depends on whether you want commission-free direct ordering, tight POS integration, or enterprise scale. For commission-free, fully white-label ordering with your own apps, delivery and room to grow into a marketplace, Ordering.co is our top pick.
What separates a great ordering system from an expensive one
Before the shortlist, here's what actually matters when you compare platforms./p>
Commission model
The #1 factor. Per-order commission (like the apps), flat monthly, or zero. It compounds on every order.
Own your customer data
Non-negotiable. If the platform keeps your customers' emails and order history, walk away.
Branding & apps
Your colors and your own native apps — not a generic listing or a marketplace skin.
POS integration
Orders should flow into your POS without a tablet and manual re-entry — fewer errors, faster service.
Delivery options
Own drivers, third-party couriers, or both — so you control fulfilment and cost.
Marketing & loyalty
The features that turn a first order into a regular: loyalty, promotions, email/SMS and push.
Want a system that ticks all six? See Ordering.co live.
Book a demo →Best online ordering systems, compared
A fair look at the leading platforms and where each one is the right call.
| System | Best for | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Ordering.co Top pick | Commission-free, white-label ordering with your own apps, delivery and room to scale into a marketplace | Subscription · 0% commission |
| ChowNow | Independents wanting commission-free direct ordering plus marketing, with wide POS integrations | Subscription · 0% commission |
| Toast | Restaurants that want POS and ordering as one tightly-integrated system | POS subscription (Toast-only) |
| Square Online | Small restaurants starting out who already use Square | Free + payment processing |
| Olo | Large chains and enterprise brands needing scale and deep integrations | Enterprise pricing |
| SpotOn | Operators wanting POS plus commission-free ordering in one package | Subscription |
| GloriaFood | Was a popular free option — now being discontinued, so users are migrating elsewhere | Free (winding down) |
Not sure which fits your restaurant? We'll show you, honestly, in one call.
See it live →Matching the system to your restaurant
Start with the question that decides the most money: commission. Per-order fees compound brutally, so for any volume, a commission-free platform usually wins on margin. Next, check data ownership and branding — these decide whether you're building your own business or someone else's.
Then match the rest to your situation. A single café on Square may be happiest with Square Online. A 50-location chain needs Olo-grade scale. But a restaurant or group that wants to own ordering end-to-end — site, apps, delivery, marketing, and the freedom to grow into a marketplace — is exactly where Ordering.co fits, commission-free and fully white-label.
Ready to pick a system you won't outgrow? Start with a demo.
Get a demo →Common questions about online ordering systems
What is the best online ordering system for restaurants?
What's the best commission-free online ordering system?
Should I use a marketplace or my own ordering system?
What should I look for in an online ordering system?
Is there a free online ordering system for restaurants?
Why choose Ordering.co?
See why Ordering.co tops the list
Tell us about your restaurant. We'll show the platform live — commission-free ordering, your own apps, delivery and marketing — and compare it honestly against whatever you're considering.
- Commission-free & fully white-label
- Your own apps, delivery & loyalty
- Scale from one restaurant to a marketplace
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