BAR-i vs Barvision 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. 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. They differ in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
The vendors price on different terms. BAR-i at USD 100 per month; Barvision at USD 250 per month; 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; Barvision: Bars and restaurants with liquor cost problems; WISK: Bars and beverage programmes.
platforms
Listed platforms: BAR-i: iOS, Windows; Barvision: Web; WISK: Web, iOS, Android.
integrations
On integrations, BAR-i names 8 integrations, Barvision names 26 integrations and WISK names 35 integrations. 4 partners appear in every list.
Side by side
| Field | BAR-i | Barvision | 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. | 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 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 |
| Starting price | USD 100 per month | USD 250 per month | USD 249 per location per month |
| Free plan | No | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | No |
| Contract | None for SpeedCount ("no contract") | 1 year | Annual or quarterly billing term |
| Platforms | iOS, Windows | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Not published | United States | Canada, United States |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | English, French, Spanish |
| Number of integrations | 8 | 26 | 35 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Headquarters | Denver, United States | Not published | 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
- Clover
- Square
- Toast
- TouchBistro
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 WISK
- Agilysys
- Aldelo Express POS
- Auphan
- BC Liquor Distribution Branch
- Cluster
- Dinerware
- Doshii
- Fast Bar POS
- Gordon Food Service
- GoTab
- Heartland
- LCBO
and 13 moreshow fewer
- Loyverse
- 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 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.
Barvision
Choose Barvision if you fit its listed audience: Bars and restaurants with liquor cost problems; Multi-location bar groups.
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
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
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/
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