BakeGenie vs BakeryFlow vs Bakesy vs SweetStream
BakeGenie is a web app for home bakers, cake decorators and small bakeries. BakeryFlow is a mobile app for home bakers, cottage bakeries and micro-bakeries who sell through scheduled bake days (drops). Bakesy is an app for home baking businesses that gives the baker an online shop, custom order request forms, branded invoices and order tracking in one place. SweetStream is web-based order management software for cake makers. All four are listed under Cake & Custom Order Management. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
On price, BakeGenie at USD 16 per month; BakeryFlow at USD 6.99 per month; Bakesy at USD 9.99 per month; SweetStream at GBP 15 per month. These figures are not directly comparable because the currency or billing basis is not the same.
audience
Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: BakeGenie: Home bakers; BakeryFlow: Home bakers and cottage bakeries; Bakesy: Home bakers selling custom orders; SweetStream: Solo cake makers and home bakers.
platforms
They do not run on the same platforms. BakeGenie: Web; BakeryFlow: Web, iOS, Android; Bakesy: Web; SweetStream: Web.
Side by side
| Field | BakeGenie | BakeryFlow | Bakesy | SweetStream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | BakeGenie is a web app for home bakers, cake decorators and small bakeries. | BakeryFlow is a mobile app for home bakers, cottage bakeries and micro-bakeries who sell through scheduled bake days (drops). | Bakesy is an app for home baking businesses that gives the baker an online shop, custom order request forms, branded invoices and order tracking in one place. | SweetStream is web-based order management software for cake makers. |
| Best for | Home bakers; Cake decorators; Bakeries with celebration or special orders | Home bakers and cottage bakeries; Market vendors, pop-up and sourdough bakers | Home bakers selling custom orders; Home bakers running presales | Solo cake makers and home bakers; Small cake studios and bakeries with a few staff; Custom cake businesses running on WhatsApp, Instagram and notes |
| Pricing model | Subscription per account | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription per account |
| Starting price | USD 16 per month | USD 6.99 per month | USD 9.99 per month | GBP 15 per month |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Contract | None stated; billed monthly | None (cancel anytime) | None | None: the vendor says there is no long-term commitment |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android | Web | Web |
| Countries | Australia | Canada, United States | Not published | United Kingdom |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 3 | 1 | Not published | 5 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Regular backups and 'enterprise-grade' security stated by the vendor (no certification named) |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Headquarters | Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by BakeGenie
- Square
Named only by BakeryFlow
Every partner BakeryFlow names is also named by another product here.
Named only by Bakesy
Bakesy does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Named only by SweetStream
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- Zoom
Which to choose
BakeGenie
Choose BakeGenie if you are in one of these groups: Home bakers; Cake decorators; Bakeries with celebration or special orders.
BakeryFlow
Choose BakeryFlow if you fit its listed audience: Home bakers and cottage bakeries; Market vendors, pop-up and sourdough bakers.
Weaker fit: Bakeries needing a till, walk-in sales or recipe costing: the vendor describes the app as a pre-order tool and points to a separate free tool for costing.
Bakesy
Choose Bakesy if you fit its listed audience: Home bakers selling custom orders; Home bakers running presales.
SweetStream
Choose SweetStream if you fit its listed audience: Solo cake makers and home bakers; Small cake studios and bakeries with a few staff; Custom cake businesses running on WhatsApp, Instagram and notes.
Less suited to: Larger bakeries or production kitchens: the vendor says it is designed for independent cake makers and small bakeries, not as a generic business tool.
What we could not confirm
BakeGenie
- Whether there are plan tiers beyond the single US$16 membership
- Native mobile apps (site says mobile-friendly web only)
- Languages and countries officially supported
- Security certifications and hosting
- Founding year, team and office location
BakeryFlow
- Company name, location, founders
- Card processing fees charged by Stripe
- Countries where the app is sold
- Security certifications
- Interface languages
Bakesy
- Whether native iOS and Android apps exist and where to download them
- Payment processing fees
- Countries served
- Founders, location, size
- Security certifications
- Interface languages
SweetStream
- Company name, founders, founding year, headquarters, team size and funding (the site names no company)
- Named customers (testimonials are unnamed)
- Languages and currencies other than GBP
- Native mobile apps (none mentioned; the site is described as mobile-optimised)
- How long the Founding Baker launch price of £15 will last
Go further
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
BakeGenie, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: features, FAQ, price, trialhttps://www.bakegenie.co
- Billing, cancellation, governing lawhttps://www.bakegenie.co/terms-and-conditions
- Legal entity, Google Calendar sync, Stripehttps://www.bakegenie.co/privacy-policy
- Web app login page (web platform)https://app.bakegenie.co/login
BakeryFlow, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: features, pricing, FAQhttps://www.bakeryflow.app
- Supporthttps://www.bakeryflow.app/support
- Termshttps://www.bakeryflow.app/terms-of-service
- Page discoveryhttps://www.bakeryflow.app/sitemap.xml
Bakesy, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.bakesy.app
- Pricinghttps://www.bakesy.app/pricing
- FAQhttps://www.bakesy.app/faqs
- Instant checkouthttps://www.bakesy.app/instant-checkout
- Notificationshttps://www.bakesy.app/push-notifications
- Order managementhttps://www.bakesy.app/receive-orders
SweetStream, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, integrations, audiencehttps://www.sweetstream.app/
- Feature listhttps://www.sweetstream.app/features
- Plans and priceshttps://www.sweetstream.app/pricing
- Order workflowhttps://www.sweetstream.app/how-it-works
- Import, allergies, security, mobile, cancellationhttps://www.sweetstream.app/faq
- Support and onboardinghttps://www.sweetstream.app/contact-us
- Billing, cancellation, integrationshttps://www.sweetstream.app/terms-and-conditions
- Zoom integration guidehttps://www.sweetstream.app/docs/integrations/zoom



