Owner.com vs UpMenu
Owner.com is an all-in-one platform for independent restaurants that combines a search-optimised website, direct online ordering, a branded mobile app, loyalty, email and text marketing, delivery and a point of sale. UpMenu is a modular restaurant platform for taking orders directly from a restaurant's own website and branded mobile app instead of through delivery marketplaces. Both are listed under Online Ordering System. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
Starting prices: Owner.com at USD 249 per month; UpMenu at USD 49 per month. They are in one currency and billed on the same basis.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Owner.com: Independent restaurants and small groups; UpMenu: Independent restaurants wanting direct orders.
platforms
Listed platforms: Owner.com: Web, iOS; UpMenu: Web, iOS, Android.
integrations
The integration lists differ. Owner.com names 6 integrations and UpMenu names 24 integrations. 4 partners appear in every list.
company background
By founding year, Owner.com (2020) and UpMenu (2012).
Side by side
| Field | Owner.com | UpMenu |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Owner.com is an all-in-one platform for independent restaurants that combines a search-optimised website, direct online ordering, a branded mobile app, loyalty, email and text marketing, delivery and a point of sale. | UpMenu is a modular restaurant platform for taking orders directly from a restaurant's own website and branded mobile app instead of through delivery marketplaces. |
| Best for | Independent restaurants and small groups; Restaurants cutting third-party delivery fees; Restaurants wanting a website, ordering and marketing from one vendor | Independent restaurants wanting direct orders; Restaurant chains; Pizzerias, food trucks and bakeries; Restaurants also taking catering or pre-orders |
| Pricing model | Subscription per location | Modular subscription |
| Starting price | USD 249 per month | USD 49 per month |
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | None; month-to-month | None (monthly subscription) |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countries | Canada, United States | Not published |
| Languages | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 6 | 24 |
| Certifications | Not published | CCPA, GDPR |
| Security practices | Not published | Not published |
| Founded | 2020 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Not published | Lodz, Poland |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by both
- Clover
- Lightspeed
- Square
- Toast
Named only by Owner.com
- DoorDash
- Uber Eats
Named only by UpMenu
- Adyen
- NCR Aloha
- Apple Pay
- DoorDash Drive
- Glovo on Demand
- Google Analytics
- Google Pay
- GoTab
- Klarna
- PayPal
- ShipDay
- Simphony
and 8 moreshow fewer
- Squarespace
- Stripe
- Stuart
- Uber Direct
- Wix
- Wolt Drive
- WordPress
- Zonal
Which to choose
Owner.com
Choose Owner.com if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Independent restaurants and small groups; Restaurants cutting third-party delivery fees; Restaurants wanting a website, ordering and marketing from one vendor.
UpMenu
Choose UpMenu if you are in one of these groups: Independent restaurants wanting direct orders; Restaurant chains; Pizzerias, food trucks and bakeries.
What we could not confirm
Owner.com
- Headquarters today
- Series D date and investors
- Employee count
- Security certifications
- Contract terms beyond month-to-month
- Full POS integration list
UpMenu
- List of countries served and interface languages
- Security certifications and hosting details
- Funding and employee count
- Names and store listings of any UpMenu-owned mobile apps (the branded apps are per restaurant)
- Availability date of the POS module (marked coming soon)
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Owner.com, reviewed 29 September 2026
- homehttps://www.owner.com
- pricinghttps://www.owner.com/pricing
- POShttps://www.owner.com/pos
- deliveryhttps://www.owner.com/delivery
- appshttps://www.owner.com/branded-apps
- POS integrationshttps://www.owner.com/pos-integrations
- marketplaceshttps://www.owner.com/marketplace-integrations
- companyhttps://www.owner.com/our-story
- supporthttps://www.owner.com/support
- presshttps://www.owner.com/press
- customershttps://www.owner.com/case-studies
- Series Bhttps://techcrunch.com/2024/01/31/owner-33m-series-b-online-restaurants/
- seedhttps://techcrunch.com/2021/08/31/owner-com-serves-up-10-7m-so-that-independent-restaurants-can-get-cooking/
- apphttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/owner-com/id6743659902
UpMenu, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.upmenu.com/
- Module pricing, trial, FAQhttps://www.upmenu.com/pricing/
- Integrationshttps://www.upmenu.com/integrations/
- Company, founders, countrieshttps://www.upmenu.com/about-us/
- Legal entity, terminationhttps://www.upmenu.com/terms-and-conditions/
- Recommended hardwarehttps://www.upmenu.com/hardware/
- Branded apphttps://www.upmenu.com/restaurant-app-development/
- Setup servicehttps://www.upmenu.com/setup-service/
- Customer nameshttps://www.upmenu.com/case-studies/
- Catering usehttps://www.upmenu.com/catering-software/
- Reservationshttps://www.upmenu.com/restaurant-reservation-system/
- Page discoveryhttps://www.upmenu.com/sitemap.xml

