Kickfin vs TipHaus

Kickfin is US tip management software for restaurants. TipHaus is tip management software for restaurants, bars, hotels and other tipped businesses. Both are listed under Tip Pooling & Tip Distribution. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in audience, platforms and integrations.

Key differences

  • audience

    Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Kickfin: Full-service restaurants paying cash tips; TipHaus: Full-service and quick-service restaurants.

  • platforms

    They do not run on the same platforms. Kickfin: Web; TipHaus: Web, iOS, Android.

  • integrations

    On integrations, Kickfin names 2 integrations and TipHaus names 9 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    Headquarters: Kickfin, Austin, United States; TipHaus, Seattle, United States.

Side by side

Kickfin vs TipHaus: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
FieldKickfinTipHaus
What it isKickfin is US tip management software for restaurants.TipHaus is tip management software for restaurants, bars, hotels and other tipped businesses.
Best forFull-service restaurants paying cash tips; Multi-location and enterprise operators; Quick-service, cafes, bars, pizza/delivery and stadium venuesFull-service and quick-service restaurants; Multi-location operators; Hotels, casinos, bars and event venues
Pricing modelQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNot publishedNot published
Free trialNot publishedYes
ContractNo contract, per the vendorNot published
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
CountriesUnited StatesUnited States
LanguagesNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations29
CertificationsNot publishedNot published
Security practicesNot publishedSOC certified, AICPA compliant (site footer badge)
FoundedNot published2018
HeadquartersAustin, United StatesSeattle, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by both

  • Toast

Named only by Kickfin

  • Union POS

Named only by TipHaus

  • ADP
  • Clover
  • Deputy
  • Homebase
  • Micros
  • Push Operations
  • Square
  • Toast Payroll

Which to choose

Kickfin

Choose Kickfin if you are in one of these groups: Full-service restaurants paying cash tips; Multi-location and enterprise operators; Quick-service, cafes, bars, pizza/delivery and stadium venues.

TipHaus

Choose TipHaus if you are in one of these groups: Full-service and quick-service restaurants; Multi-location operators; Hotels, casinos, bars and event venues.

What we could not confirm

Kickfin

  • Any price
  • Full POS and payroll integration list
  • Founding year, founders, funding, team size
  • Legal entity name
  • Security certifications and money-transmission licensing
  • Interface languages
  • Native mobile apps

TipHaus

  • Prices and contract terms
  • Team size and funding
  • Country availability outside the US
  • Details of the SOC certification (type and auditor)
  • Full list of POS integrations beyond those named

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.