BAR-i vs BinWise

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. BinWise is cloud-based bar and beverage inventory software for restaurants, bars, hotels and clubs. Both are listed under Beverage & Bar Inventory. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, BAR-i lists USD 100 per month. BinWise does not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: BAR-i: Bars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; BinWise: Bars and cocktail lounges.

  • platforms

    Platform support differs. BAR-i: iOS, Windows; BinWise: Web, iOS.

  • integrations

    The integration lists differ. BAR-i names 8 integrations and BinWise names 6 integrations. 3 partners appear in every list.

Side by side

BAR-i vs BinWise: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldBAR-iBinWise
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.BinWise is cloud-based bar and beverage inventory software for restaurants, bars, hotels and clubs.
Best forBars that want to find over-pouring and shrinkage; Bars that want hands-on setup and support; Bars feeding restaurant accounting systemsBars and cocktail lounges; Restaurants with wine programs; Hotels, resorts and country clubs; Multi-unit bar groups
Pricing modelSubscription per locationQuote only
Starting priceUSD 100 per monthNot published
Free planNoNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNone for SpeedCount ("no contract")Not published
PlatformsiOS, WindowsWeb, iOS
CountriesNot publishedNot published
LanguagesNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations86
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
FoundedNot publishedNot published
HeadquartersDenver, United StatesNot published
OwnerNot publishedBlueCart
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Square
  • Toast
  • TouchBistro

Named only by BAR-i

  • Clover
  • Fintech
  • Genius (formerly Heartland)
  • Restaurant365
  • SpotOn

Named only by BinWise

  • Avero
  • BlueCart
  • Lightspeed

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.

BinWise

Choose BinWise if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Bars and cocktail lounges; Restaurants with wine programs; Hotels, resorts and country clubs.

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

BinWise

  • Pricing
  • Contract terms
  • Full POS integration list
  • Headquarters, founding year, size, funding
  • Ownership detail beyond the vendor saying BinWise is integrated with BlueCart
  • Security certifications
  • Whether an Android version of BinScan exists

Go further

BAR-i profileBinWise 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