Free vs. paid QR menu: what each plan includes
The free plan gives you a complete digital menu forever. Paid plans add ways to take orders. Here is exactly how each tier compares.
The free plan is not a stripped-down version
TuMenu's Free plan is $0 a month forever, no credit card required, with 1 menu, unlimited items and modifiers, your own QR code, View Mode and basic analytics. It is a complete digital menu, not a demo.
What the paid plans add
Essential (US$11.99/month, with a 30-day free trial) adds Tray Mode for ordering from the table and WhatsApp orders, up to 2 restaurants; WhatsApp orders are sent to chat and logged only for metrics. Pro (US$14.99/month, also with a 30-day free trial) adds Integrated Checkout, Waiter Orders, and a Kitchen Display System (KDS).
How to decide what you need today
If you only need guests to view your menu after scanning the QR, the free plan is enough. If you also want them to order without calling a server or leaving the menu, it is worth evaluating Essential or Pro, with a 30-day trial before you pay anything.
Quick plan comparison
Here is how the free plan compares to TuMenu's paid plans.
| phone_iphone Free Plan | menu_book Paid Plans | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 forever, no credit card required | From US$11.99/month, with a 30-day free trial |
| QR menu | 1 menu, unlimited items, your own QR code and View Mode | Includes everything in the free plan |
| Ordering | View mode only, no ordering | Tray Mode and WhatsApp orders (Essential); Integrated Checkout, Waiter Orders, and KDS (Pro) |
| Locations | 1 location | Up to 2 restaurants on Essential and 4 on Pro |
| Menu setup | One initial import from a menu photo | Assisted setup is separate on Essential and included with active Pro |
FAQ about free vs. paid QR menus
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