BAR-i vs Barkeep

BAR-i is bar inventory software that combines Bluetooth scales and barcode scanning with an iPad or Windows app to count liquor, then compares what was poured with what the POS sold. Barkeep is liquor inventory software built around an iPhone and iPad app, with optional cloud services for reporting, ordering and multi-venue management. Both are listed under Beverage & Bar Inventory. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    The vendors price on different terms. BAR-i at USD 100 per month; Barkeep at USD 39.99 one-time (BarkeepApp). The amounts cannot be compared directly.

  • audience

    Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: BAR-i: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Barkeep: Single bars starting cheaply.

  • platforms

    Listed platforms: BAR-i: iOS, Windows; Barkeep: Web, iOS.

  • integrations

    The integration lists differ. BAR-i names 8 integrations and Barkeep names 2 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    BAR-i is based in Denver, United States and Barkeep in San Francisco, United States.

Side by side

BAR-i vs Barkeep: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldBAR-iBarkeep
What it isBAR-i is bar inventory software that combines Bluetooth scales and barcode scanning with an iPad or Windows app to count liquor, then compares what was poured with what the POS sold.Barkeep is liquor inventory software built around an iPhone and iPad app, with optional cloud services for reporting, ordering and multi-venue management.
Best forBars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bars that want hands-on setup and support; Bars feeding restaurant accounting systemsSingle bars starting cheaply; Multi-venue bar groups; Independent liquor auditors
Pricing modelSubscription per locationOne-off licence plus subscription
Starting priceUSD 100 per monthUSD 39.99 one-time (BarkeepApp)
Free planNoNo
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNone for SpeedCount ("no contract")Not published
PlatformsiOS, WindowsWeb, iOS
CountriesNot publishedNot published
LanguagesNot publishedEnglish
Number of integrations82
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot published2005
HeadquartersDenver, United StatesSan Francisco, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Fintech

Named only by BAR-i

  • Clover
  • Genius (formerly Heartland)
  • Restaurant365
  • SpotOn
  • Square
  • Toast
  • TouchBistro

Named only by Barkeep

  • SmartTab

Which to choose

BAR-i

Choose BAR-i if you fit its listed audience: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bars that want hands-on setup and support; Bars feeding restaurant accounting systems.

Barkeep

Choose Barkeep if you are in one of these groups: Single bars starting cheaply; Multi-venue bar groups; Independent liquor auditors.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Teams without Apple devices for counting: the counting app runs only on iPhone and iPad.

What we could not confirm

BAR-i

  • Which price is right for SpeedCount Pro ($250 per 4 weeks plus fee, or $450 per month)
  • Free trial
  • Founding year, founders, funding, team size
  • Countries served and languages
  • Security certifications
  • Full list of the 40+ POS integrations
  • Minimum term for Pro tiers

Barkeep

  • Price per added venue on BarkeepPro
  • Free trial
  • Contract terms
  • Countries served
  • Legal entity, founders, team size, funding
  • Security certifications
  • Android support (site mentions iOS only)
  • Customer names

Go further

BAR-i profileBarkeep profile

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Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.

BAR-i, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepagehttps://www.bar-i.com/
  2. Pricinghttps://www.bar-i.com/pricing
  3. SpeedCounthttps://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount
  4. Pro Litehttps://www.bar-i.com/product/prolite
  5. SpeedCount Prohttps://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount-pro
  6. Integrations hubhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/integrations
  7. Toast integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/toast/toast
  8. Restaurant365 integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/rest365/r365-integration-page
  9. Fintech integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/fintech/fintech
  10. Genius integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/genius/genius
  11. Square integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/square/square
  12. Clover integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/clover/clover
  13. SpotOn integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/spoton/spoton
  14. TouchBistro integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/touchbistro/touchbistro
  15. Appshttps://www.bar-i.com/download
  16. Address and supporthttps://www.bar-i.com/contact