Delegate Foodservice Software vs Flexischools vs MealSuite

Delegate is foodservice software from Delegate Technology GmbH of Vienna for institutional catering. Flexischools is an Australian cashless ordering and payments platform for school canteens, uniform shops, events and fundraisers. MealSuite is foodservice software for senior living and healthcare communities. All three are listed under School, Hospital & Contract Food Service. The main differences are in audience, platforms and countries covered.

Key differences

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Delegate Foodservice Software: Hospitals and hospital networks; Flexischools: Australian school canteens and tuckshops; MealSuite: Senior living and skilled nursing communities.

  • platforms

    They do not run on the same platforms. Delegate Foodservice Software: Web, iOS, Android; Flexischools: Web, iOS, Android; MealSuite: Web.

  • countries covered

    Country coverage differs. Delegate Foodservice Software names 8 countries, Flexischools names 1 country and MealSuite names 3 countries. 1 country appears in every list.

  • company background

    By founding year, Delegate Foodservice Software (1990), Flexischools (2008) and MealSuite (1989). By headquarters, Delegate Foodservice Software (Vienna, Austria), Flexischools (Australia) and MealSuite (Dallas, United States).

Side by side

Delegate Foodservice Software vs Flexischools vs MealSuite: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldDelegate Foodservice SoftwareFlexischoolsMealSuite
What it isDelegate is foodservice software from Delegate Technology GmbH of Vienna for institutional catering.Flexischools is an Australian cashless ordering and payments platform for school canteens, uniform shops, events and fundraisers.MealSuite is foodservice software for senior living and healthcare communities.
Best forHospitals and hospital networks; Senior living and nursing homes; Contract caterers; Staff canteens and central kitchensAustralian school canteens and tuckshops; Canteen suppliers and caterers serving several schools; P&Cs running school canteens and fundraisers; High schools using student ID cardsSenior living and skilled nursing communities; Hospitals and acute care; Multi-community operators
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedNot publishedNot published
ContractNot publishedNot publishedNot published
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CountriesAustralia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand and 2 moreAustraliaAustralia, Canada, United States
LanguagesEnglish, GermanNot publishedEnglish
Number of integrations4Not published18
CertificationsNot publishedISO 27001SOC 2 Type 2
Security practicesNot publishedAES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, hosted on Australian AWS, Australian Financial Services Licence (ASIC regulated), Safer Technologies 4 Schools (ST4S) assessment, 2023.1 frameworkNot published
Founded199020081989
HeadquartersVienna, AustriaAustraliaDallas, United States
OwnerDelegate GroupInLoop groupNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

Named only by Delegate Foodservice Software

  • DATEV
  • EDITEL
  • SAP
  • Unifiedpost

Named only by Flexischools

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

Named only by MealSuite

  • AlisQI
  • American Data
  • Azalea Health
  • Cerner
  • Crunchtime
  • Epic
  • GFS
  • HCS
  • LifeLoop
  • MatrixCare
  • Meditech
  • Netsmart myUnity
and 6 more
  • PeopleSoft
  • PFG
  • PointClickCare
  • Sysco Canada
  • US Foods
  • Yardi

Which to choose

Delegate Foodservice Software

Choose Delegate Foodservice Software if you fit its listed audience: Hospitals and hospital networks; Senior living and nursing homes; Contract caterers.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Independent restaurants: the vendor positions the software for operators serving hundreds to tens of thousands of meals a day.

Flexischools

Choose Flexischools if you fit its listed audience: Australian school canteens and tuckshops; Canteen suppliers and caterers serving several schools; P&Cs running school canteens and fundraisers.

Less suited to: Businesses outside the Australian school market. The platform is built for schools, P&Cs and school suppliers.

MealSuite

Choose MealSuite if you fit its listed audience: Senior living and skilled nursing communities; Hospitals and acute care; Multi-community operators.

Weaker fit: Ordinary restaurants and school kitchens. The vendor's FAQ positions MealSuite as built for healthcare and senior living rather than for restaurants or schools.

What we could not confirm

Delegate Foodservice Software

  • Pricing and contract terms
  • Security certifications
  • Funding
  • Interface languages beyond English and German
  • Which POS systems and hospital records systems are supported
  • Number of customers

Flexischools

  • Any price, transaction fee or commission
  • Named POS and student-card system integrations
  • Contract term
  • Headquarters city and headcount
  • Interface languages

MealSuite

  • Any price, plan, trial or contract term
  • Legal entity name and registration
  • Funding and employee count
  • Whether a native mobile app exists (the portal is described as an app for phones and tablets)
  • Which countries MealSuite is sold in beyond its office locations

Go further

Delegate Foodservice Software profileFlexischools profileMealSuite 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.

Flexischools, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepagehttps://flexischools.com.au/
  2. School offer, credentials, pricing notehttps://flexischools.com.au/schools
  3. P&C offerhttps://flexischools.com.au/parent-and-school-associations
  4. Supplier offerhttps://flexischools.com.au/school-suppliers
  5. Canteen featureshttps://flexischools.com.au/online-canteen
  6. FlexiPOShttps://flexischools.com.au/student-id-cards
  7. Uniform shophttps://flexischools.com.au/school-uniform-shop
  8. Services overviewhttps://flexischools.com.au/school-services
  9. FLX prepaid cardhttps://flexischools.com.au/flx
  10. Security and certificationshttps://flexischools.com.au/data-security
  11. Company history and teamhttps://flexischools.com.au/about-us
  12. iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/au/app/flexischools/id1420774608
  13. Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?gl=US&hl=en_AU&id=com.flexischools