Cantaloupe vs Vendon

Cantaloupe supplies payments hardware, payment processing and management software for vending machines, micro markets, smart stores, kiosks, arcades and venue concessions. Vendon supplies cloud software and connected hardware for vending, office coffee and espresso machine operators. Both are listed under Vending, Micro Market & Unattended Retail. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience and platforms.

Key differences

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Cantaloupe: Vending operators; Vendon: Vending operators with mixed fleets.

  • platforms

    Platform support differs. Cantaloupe: Web, iOS, Android; Vendon: Web.

Side by side

Cantaloupe vs Vendon: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldCantaloupeVendon
What it isCantaloupe supplies payments hardware, payment processing and management software for vending machines, micro markets, smart stores, kiosks, arcades and venue concessions.Vendon supplies cloud software and connected hardware for vending, office coffee and espresso machine operators.
Best forVending operators; Micro market operators; Hotels, multifamily and car dealerships adding a pantry; Stadiums, festivals and event venuesVending operators with mixed fleets; Office coffee service operators and roasters; Hospitality and retail sites with espresso machines
Pricing modelHardware purchase or lease plus monthly service feesQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CountriesCanada, Mexico, United Kingdom, United StatesNot published
LanguagesNot publishedDutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Number of integrations3Not published
CertificationsISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 Type 2Not published
Security practicesNot publishedNot published
Founded1992Not published
HeadquartersMalvern, United StatesNot published
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by Cantaloupe

  • Lightspeed
  • VendMAX
  • VendSys

Named only by Vendon

Vendon does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.

Which to choose

Cantaloupe

Choose Cantaloupe if you fit its listed audience: Vending operators; Micro market operators; Hotels, multifamily and car dealerships adding a pantry.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Sit-down restaurants and table-service kitchens. The offering centres on unattended, self-service and venue retail rather than restaurant kitchen operations.

Vendon

Choose Vendon if you are in one of these groups: Vending operators with mixed fleets; Office coffee service operators and roasters; Hospitality and retail sites with espresso machines.

What we could not confirm

Cantaloupe

  • Any price or contract term
  • Ownership: the micro market page links to a 365 Retail Markets site, but no parent company is stated on the vendor's site
  • Named customers and full partner list
  • Interface languages
  • Where Seed apps other than Warehouse are available

Vendon

  • Any price or plan tiers
  • Contract terms
  • Named integrations
  • Headquarters, legal entity and founding year (the site says "more than 14 years")
  • Funding and employee count
  • Security certifications
  • App store listings and platforms

Go further

Cantaloupe profileVendon 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.

Cantaloupe, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepage, regionshttps://www.cantaloupe.com
  2. Pricing optionshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/pricing/
  3. Founding year, size, revenuehttps://www.cantaloupe.com/company/about/
  4. Security certificationshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/legal/compliance/
  5. Seed Pro and warehouse appshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-pro/
  6. Seed Livehttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-live/
  7. Seed Cashless+https://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-cashless-plus/
  8. Seed Marketshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/seed-markets/
  9. Micro markets, integrationshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/business-types/convenience-services/micro-markets/
  10. Card readershttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/card-readers/
  11. Smart Storeshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/smart-stores/
  12. Kioskshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/point-of-sale/self-service-kiosks/
  13. Cheq for venueshttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/software/cheq/
  14. Payment processinghttps://www.cantaloupe.com/products/integrations/payment-processing/