BAR-i vs Bevchek
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. Bevchek is a sensor and software system that monitors draft beer lines in real time and matches what was poured against what the POS recorded. Both are listed under Beverage & Bar Inventory. They differ in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
BAR-i publishes a starting price of USD 100 per month. Bevchek does not publish a starting price.
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: BAR-i: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bevchek: Bars and local operators with draft beer.
platforms
Listed platforms: BAR-i: iOS, Windows; Bevchek: Web.
integrations
On integrations, BAR-i names 8 integrations and Bevchek names 3 integrations. 2 partners appear in every list.
company background
Headquarters: BAR-i, Denver, United States; Bevchek, Dallas, United States.
Side by side
| Field | BAR-i | Bevchek |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Bevchek is a sensor and software system that monitors draft beer lines in real time and matches what was poured against what the POS recorded. |
| 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 local operators with draft beer; Chains and franchises; Stadiums and large venues |
| Pricing model | Subscription per location | Quote only |
| Starting price | USD 100 per month | Not published |
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | None for SpeedCount ("no contract") | Not published |
| Platforms | iOS, Windows | Web |
| Countries | Not published | Not published |
| Languages | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 8 | 3 |
| Certifications | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | Not published | Encrypted data, outbound-only connections (no certification named) |
| Founded | Not published | Not published |
| Headquarters | Denver, United States | Dallas, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by both
- Square
- Toast
Named only by BAR-i
- Clover
- Fintech
- Genius (formerly Heartland)
- Restaurant365
- SpotOn
- TouchBistro
Named only by Bevchek
- Micros
Which to choose
BAR-i
Choose BAR-i if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bars that want hands-on setup and support; Bars feeding restaurant accounting systems.
Bevchek
Choose Bevchek if you fit its listed audience: Bars and local operators with draft beer; Chains and franchises; Stadiums and large venues.
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
Bevchek
- Any price, plan tier, hardware cost or contract term
- The full list of POS integrations and which countries each works in
- Founding year, funding, employee count and named customers
- Whether a mobile app exists
- Security certifications
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
Bevchek, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning and claimshttps://bevchek.com
- Pricing page and FAQhttps://bevchek.com/pricing/
- Feature overviewhttps://bevchek.com/features-hub/
- POS integrationshttps://bevchek.com/features-hub/pos-integrations/
- Sensor categorieshttps://bevchek.com/features-hub/the-sensor-suite/
- How it workshttps://bevchek.com/how-it-works/
- Company and reachhttps://bevchek.com/about-us/
- Local operator use casehttps://bevchek.com/for-local-owners/
- Chains use casehttps://bevchek.com/draft-beer-monitoring-for-chains-and-franchises/
- Address and contactshttps://bevchek.com/contact-us/
