BAR-i vs Barkeep vs WISK
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. WISK is inventory software for bars, restaurants and hotels that covers stock counts, invoice scanning, ordering, recipe costing and variance reports. All three are listed under Beverage & Bar Inventory. The main differences are 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); WISK at USD 249 per location per month. 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; WISK: Bars and beverage programmes.
platforms
Listed platforms: BAR-i: iOS, Windows; Barkeep: Web, iOS; WISK: Web, iOS, Android.
integrations
The integration lists differ. BAR-i names 8 integrations, Barkeep names 2 integrations and WISK names 35 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.
company background
Headquarters: BAR-i, Denver, United States; Barkeep, San Francisco, United States; WISK, La Prairie, Quebec, Canada.
Side by side
| Field | BAR-i | Barkeep | WISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | 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. | WISK is inventory software for bars, restaurants and hotels that covers stock counts, invoice scanning, ordering, recipe costing and variance reports. |
| Best for | Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bars that want hands-on setup and support; Bars feeding restaurant accounting systems | Single bars starting cheaply; Multi-venue bar groups; Independent liquor auditors | Bars and beverage programmes; Hotels, resorts and casinos with several outlets; Restaurant groups and chains; Independent restaurants and bars |
| Pricing model | Subscription per location | One-off licence plus subscription | Subscription per location |
| Starting price | USD 100 per month | USD 39.99 one-time (BarkeepApp) | USD 249 per location per month |
| Free plan | No | No | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | No |
| Contract | None for SpeedCount ("no contract") | Not published | Annual or quarterly billing term |
| Platforms | iOS, Windows | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Not published | Not published | Canada, United States |
| Languages | Not published | English | English, French, Spanish |
| Number of integrations | 8 | 2 | 35 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | 2005 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Denver, United States | San Francisco, United States | La Prairie, Quebec, Canada |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by all three
- Fintech
Named only by BAR-i
- Genius (formerly Heartland)
- Restaurant365
- SpotOn
Named only by Barkeep
- SmartTab
Named only by WISK
- Agilysys
- Aldelo Express POS
- Auphan
- BC Liquor Distribution Branch
- Cake
- Cluster
- Dinerware
- Doshii
- Fast Bar POS
- Focus
- Gordon Food Service
- GoTab
and 18 moreshow fewer
- Heartland
- LCBO
- Lightspeed
- Loyverse
- Aloha
- Omnivore
- Brink POS
- PixelPoint
- POSitouch
- QuickBooks Online
- Revel Systems
- SAQ
- Silverware POS
- Micros Simphony
- Squirrel Systems
- Sysco
- Tevalis POS
- Upserve
Which to choose
BAR-i
Choose BAR-i if you are in one of these groups: 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 fit its listed audience: Single bars starting cheaply; Multi-venue bar groups; Independent liquor auditors.
Weaker fit: Teams without Apple devices for counting: the counting app runs only on iPhone and iPad.
WISK
Choose WISK if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Bars and beverage programmes; Hotels, resorts and casinos with several outlets; Restaurant groups and chains.
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
WISK
- Founding year, funding, team size and registration details
- Security certifications and hosting
- Country list from the vendor
- Accounting integrations other than QuickBooks Online
- Which POS integrations are available in which country
- App store listings (no links found)
- Vendor performance claims such as 99.7 percent accuracy and 5,000+ companies are unaudited
Go further
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
- Homepagehttps://www.bar-i.com/
- Pricinghttps://www.bar-i.com/pricing
- SpeedCounthttps://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount
- Pro Litehttps://www.bar-i.com/product/prolite
- SpeedCount Prohttps://www.bar-i.com/product/speedcount-pro
- Integrations hubhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/integrations
- Toast integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/toast/toast
- Restaurant365 integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/rest365/r365-integration-page
- Fintech integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/fintech/fintech
- Genius integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/genius/genius
- Square integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/square/square
- Clover integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/clover/clover
- SpotOn integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/spoton/spoton
- TouchBistro integrationhttps://www.bar-i.com/integrations/touchbistro/touchbistro
- Appshttps://www.bar-i.com/download
- Address and supporthttps://www.bar-i.com/contact
Barkeep, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, plans and abouthttps://www.barkeepapp.com/index.html
- Plan comparisonhttps://www.barkeepapp.com/features.html
- Hardwarehttps://www.barkeepapp.com/hardware.html
- FAQ and supporthttps://www.barkeepapp.com/support.html
- Auditor usehttps://www.barkeepapp.com/baraudit.html
- Contact and locationhttps://www.barkeepapp.com/contact.html
- Demoshttps://www.barkeepapp.com/onlinedemo.html
- App Store listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/barkeepapp/id360376453
WISK, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.wisk.ai
- Plans, limits, implementation fees, FAQhttps://www.wisk.ai/pricing
- POS partner listhttps://www.wisk.ai/integrations
- Supplier integrationshttps://www.wisk.ai/supplier-integrations
- Inventory featureshttps://www.wisk.ai/features/restaurant-bar-inventory-management-software
- Invoice featureshttps://www.wisk.ai/features/restaurant-bar-invoice-management-software
- Ordering featureshttps://www.wisk.ai/features/order-management-system-bars-restaurants
- Multi-venue featureshttps://www.wisk.ai/features/central-stockroom-management
- QuickBooks integrationhttps://www.wisk.ai/features/quickbooks-online
- Named customershttps://www.wisk.ai/stories
- Legal entity and addresshttps://www.wisk.ai/privacy-policy
- Co-founder namehttps://www.wisk.ai/category/press
- Site languageshttps://www.wisk.ai/contact