Applova vs thru
Applova is a US restaurant technology platform combining a POS, self-order kiosks, commission-free online ordering, branded websites and mobile apps, kitchen display and loyalty. thru is a drive-thru order-taking system for quick-service restaurants. Both are listed under Quick Service & Drive-Thru POS. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience, platforms and countries covered.
Key differences
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Applova: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants; thru: Quick-service restaurants with a drive-thru.
platforms
Platform support differs. Applova: Web, iOS, Android; thru: Web.
countries covered
Applova names 2 countries and thru names 1 country. 1 country appears in every list.
Side by side
| Field | Applova | thru |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Applova is a US restaurant technology platform combining a POS, self-order kiosks, commission-free online ordering, branded websites and mobile apps, kitchen display and loyalty. | thru is a drive-thru order-taking system for quick-service restaurants. |
| Best for | Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants; Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks; Restaurants already on Square or Clover | Quick-service restaurants with a drive-thru; Multi-location drive-thru operators |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Subscription per lane |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Countries | Canada, United States | United States |
| Languages | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 12 | Not published |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | 2016 | Not published |
| Headquarters | United States | Not published |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Applova
- 7shifts
- Clover
- DoorDash Drive
- Fivestars
- GoDaddy POS
- Mailchimp
- Omnivore (Micros)
- Paysafe
- rPower
- Square
- Stripe
- TSYS
Named only by thru
thru does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Which to choose
Applova
Choose Applova if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants; Cafes, boba shops, pizzerias and food trucks; Restaurants already on Square or Clover.
Weaker fit: Restaurants outside the US: the FAQ says it is built for U.S. restaurants.
thru
Choose thru if you fit its listed audience: Quick-service restaurants with a drive-thru; Multi-location drive-thru operators.
What we could not confirm
Applova
- Any price or contract terms
- Founders, funding, headcount
- HQ city
- Security certifications
- Interface languages
- App store listings
thru
- Confirmed price (the $299 per lane figure is shown as an unconfirmed placeholder)
- Named POS and KDS integrations
- Whether the order taking is AI or human-assisted (the page does not say)
- Countries, languages, security certifications
- Founding year, headquarters, founders, funding, customers
- Contract terms
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Applova, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.applova.io
- FAQhttps://applova.io/faq/
- Planshttps://applova.io/pricing
- Kioskhttps://applova.io/kiosk/
- Partnershttps://applova.io/partners/integrated-partners
- Rebrand from Apptizerhttps://applova.io/news/we-have-rebranded
- Officeshttps://applova.io/contactus
- Pizzeria pagehttps://applova.io/pizzeria
thru, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Whole one-page site: product, flow, dashboards, trial, entity namehttps://www.thruglobal.com/