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Head-to-head · Restaurant CRM Software

Bloom Intelligence vs Per Diem

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Bloom Intelligence #1 in Restaurant CRM Software 9.0/10 From $105/mo ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit site
Per Diem #8 in Restaurant CRM Software 7.1/10 From $49/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Per Diem

Bloom Intelligence leads on 0 checks, Per Diem on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBloom Intelligence · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting pricePer Diem · $49/mo
  • Most featuresPer Diem · 4 of 4

Bloom Intelligence scores higher on our rubric for restaurant crm software: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Per Diem is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $105/mo. Per Diem offers guest profiles; Bloom Intelligence doesn't publish it. Per Diem offers visit history; Bloom Intelligence doesn't publish it. Per Diem offers guest segmentation; Bloom Intelligence doesn't publish it.

Bloom Intelligence is the better fit for multi-location teams wanting measurable campaigns. Per Diem is the better fit for restaurants wanting low-cost customer marketing.

  • Bloom Intelligence fits best

    Multi-location teams wanting measurable campaigns

  • Per Diem fits best

    Restaurants wanting low-cost customer marketing

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Side by side

Feature Bloom Intelligence 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Per Diem 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in Restaurant CRM Software #8 in Restaurant CRM Software
Best for Multi-location teams wanting measurable campaigns Restaurants wanting low-cost customer marketing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $105/mo $49/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 22+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bloom Intelligence 1/4 · Per Diem 4/4
Guest profiles Not published ✓ (best)
Visit history Not published ✓ (best)
Guest segmentation Not published ✓ (best)
POS integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Communication channels Not published Email_and_sms
Profile capacity Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Unifies POS, ordering, reservation, Wi-Fi, website, survey, and review data
  • Automates email and SMS campaigns with behavioral triggers
  • Connects campaign activity to POS revenue through closed-loop attribution
  • Searchable profiles combine visit history with customer segmentation
  • Churn insights support personalized win-back offers
  • Email, SMS, and push campaigns are included
Cons
  • Starts at $105 per location per month on monthly billing
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Marketer or Enterprise + plans
  • Web platform only, with no free plan
  • The integration set centers on Square POS and four listed platforms
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced SMS credits require separate one-time purchases
Our verdict

Bloom Intelligence combines restaurant customer data management with marketing, guest intelligence, review management, and operational alerts. It is designed for restaurant owners, marketing teams, and operations leaders, particularly…

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Per Diem is a restaurant CRM and marketing platform for restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and other food businesses using Square POS. It brings together searchable customer profiles, order and visit history, segmentation, customer health…

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  1. Bloom IntelligenceRestaurant CRM Software 9.0From $105/mo
  2. Per DiemRestaurant CRM Software 7.1From $49/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bloom Intelligence — where it wins

    • Unifies POS, ordering, reservation, Wi-Fi, website, survey, and review data
    • Automates email and SMS campaigns with behavioral triggers
    • Connects campaign activity to POS revenue through closed-loop attribution

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $105 per location per month on monthly billing
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Marketer or Enterprise + plans
    • Web platform only, with no free plan

  • Per Diem — where it wins

    • Searchable profiles combine visit history with customer segmentation
    • Churn insights support personalized win-back offers
    • Email, SMS, and push campaigns are included

    Where it doesn't

    • The integration set centers on Square POS and four listed platforms
    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced SMS credits require separate one-time purchases
  • Bloom Intelligence9.0/10 · From $105/mo

    A broad restaurant CRM for unified guest data, measurable campaigns, and multi-location teams.

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  • Per Diem7.1/10 · From $49/mo

    A low-cost restaurant CRM with customer insights, targeted campaigns, and analytics.

    Visit Per DiemFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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