BAR-i vs Barvision vs ExactPour 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. BarVision is a liquor monitoring service for bars and restaurants. ExactPour is bar inventory software. WISK is inventory software for bars, restaurants and hotels that covers stock counts, invoice scanning, ordering, recipe costing and variance reports. All four are listed under Beverage & Bar Inventory. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
Starting prices: BAR-i at USD 100 per month; Barvision at USD 250 per month; ExactPour at USD 59 per month; WISK at USD 249 per location per month. The currency or billing basis differs, so they are not directly comparable.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: BAR-i: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Barvision: Bars and restaurants with liquor cost problems; ExactPour: Bars and pubs on Toast, Square, Clover or GoTab; WISK: Bars and beverage programmes.
platforms
Platform support differs. BAR-i: iOS, Windows; Barvision: Web; ExactPour: Web; WISK: Web, iOS, Android.
integrations
The integration lists differ. BAR-i names 8 integrations, Barvision names 26 integrations, ExactPour names 4 integrations and WISK names 35 integrations. 3 partners appear in every list.
Side by side
| Field | BAR-i | Barvision | ExactPour | 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. | BarVision is a liquor monitoring service for bars and restaurants. | ExactPour is bar inventory software. | 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 | Bars and restaurants with liquor cost problems; Multi-location bar groups | Bars and pubs on Toast, Square, Clover or GoTab; Solo operators who want to try counting for free; Multi-bar groups | Bars and beverage programmes; Hotels, resorts and casinos with several outlets; Restaurant groups and chains; Independent restaurants and bars |
| Pricing model | Subscription per location | Subscription per location | Subscription per location | Subscription per location |
| Starting price | USD 100 per month | USD 250 per month | USD 59 per month | USD 249 per location per month |
| Free plan | No | Not published | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Yes | No |
| Contract | None for SpeedCount ("no contract") | 1 year | Not published | Annual or quarterly billing term |
| Platforms | iOS, Windows | Web | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Not published | United States | Not published | Canada, United States |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Not published | English, French, Spanish |
| Number of integrations | 8 | 26 | 4 | 35 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Encrypted vault for POS credentials and per-account data isolation (no certification named) | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Headquarters | Denver, United States | Not published | Orlando, United States | La Prairie, Quebec, Canada |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by all four
- Clover
- Square
- Toast
Named only by BAR-i
- Genius (formerly Heartland)
- Restaurant365
- SpotOn
Named only by Barvision
- NCR Aloha
- Digital Dining
- Eagle Tech Systems
- Future
- Halo
- Harbor Touch
- InfoGenesis
- IRYX
- Maitre’D
- Micros
- Ordyx
- PointOS
and 5 moreshow fewer
- Revention
- Rezku
- SoftTouch
- US Foods
- YellowDog
Named only by ExactPour
Every partner ExactPour names is also named by another product here.
Named only by WISK
- Agilysys
- Aldelo Express POS
- Auphan
- BC Liquor Distribution Branch
- Cluster
- Dinerware
- Doshii
- Fast Bar POS
- Gordon Food Service
- Heartland
- LCBO
- Loyverse
and 12 moreshow fewer
- Aloha
- Omnivore
- Brink POS
- PixelPoint
- POSitouch
- QuickBooks Online
- SAQ
- Silverware POS
- Micros Simphony
- Squirrel Systems
- Sysco
- Tevalis POS
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.
Barvision
Choose Barvision if you are in one of these groups: Bars and restaurants with liquor cost problems; Multi-location bar groups.
ExactPour
Choose ExactPour if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Bars and pubs on Toast, Square, Clover or GoTab; Solo operators who want to try counting for free; Multi-bar groups.
Less suited to: Operators on a POS other than Toast, Square, Clover or GoTab, since those are the four connectors the site lists; ExactPour describes itself as a companion to the POS, not a replacement.
WISK
Choose WISK if you are in one of these groups: 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
Barvision
- Company legal name, founding year, headquarters, team size and funding
- Full list of the 50+ POS integrations
- Countries served
- Security certifications
- Whether a free trial exists
ExactPour
- Named customers (the site says case studies are still in progress)
- Contract terms
- Legal entity, founding year, team size and funding
- Countries where it is sold
- App Store or Google Play listings (counting is described as phone-based)
- Security certifications
- Interface languages
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
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
Barvision, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, POS listhttps://barvision.com/
- Solutionhttps://barvision.com/solutions/
- Pricinghttps://barvision.com/pricing/
- Onboardinghttps://barvision.com/pricing-onboarding/
- FAQhttps://barvision.com/frequently-asked-questions/
- Contacthttps://barvision.com/contact-us/
ExactPour, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://exactpour.com
- Plans and priceshttps://exactpour.com/pricing
- Featureshttps://exactpour.com/features
- POS integrationshttps://exactpour.com/pos-integrations
- Founder and locationhttps://exactpour.com/about
- Customer proof statushttps://exactpour.com/customers
- Editorial and security reportinghttps://exactpour.com/trust
- Page discoveryhttps://exactpour.com/sitemap.xml
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