Cartwheel vs APPY Delivery

Cartwheel9.3Visit APPY Delivery8.6Visit

Higher score Cartwheel #2 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Cartwheel

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APPY Delivery #8 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit APPY Delivery

• Cartwheel fits best

  Catering and hybrid-fleet operations

• APPY Delivery fits best

  Budget-conscious restaurants needing delivery zones

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Side by side

Feature	Cartwheel 9.3/10 Visit ↗	APPY Delivery 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software	#8 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software
Best for	Catering and hybrid-fleet operations	Budget-conscious restaurants needing delivery zones
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$99/site/mo	€7.50/site/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7	Email · 24/7
Integrations	50+ integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cartwheel 3/3 · APPY Delivery 3/3
Driver app	✓	✓
Live delivery tracking	✓	✓
Route optimization	✓	✓
Specs
Dispatch automation	Automated	Automated
Delivery-zone rules	Custom	Custom
Order source support	Multi_channel	Multi_channel
Our review
Pros	Automates batching, dispatch, and route optimization across delivery sources Supports catering workflows with scheduled dispatch and proof of delivery Combines branded tracking, analytics, and alcohol age verification	Custom zones with fees, minimum orders and estimated delivery times Automated dispatch, courier assignment and real-time GPS tracking Integrations with Glovo, Wolt, Bolt Food and delivery partners
Cons	The published plan is $99 per location per month Self-onboarding may require internal implementation time Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple delivery operations	Full POS delivery management starts at €49 per location monthly when billed annually Plan choices span APPYQR menus and APPY POS, requiring careful comparison Positioned mainly for restaurants and hospitality businesses in Romania and Bulgaria
Our verdict	Cartwheel is delivery management software for restaurant chains, catering operators, and other delivery-heavy businesses. It coordinates in-house drivers and third-party providers across orders from POS systems, online ordering,… Read the review →	APPY Delivery is restaurant delivery-management software for businesses using their own couriers, external courier services, or both. It supports delivery zones, zone-based fees and minimum orders, courier assignment, GPS tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cartwheel — where it wins

  • Automates batching, dispatch, and route optimization across delivery sources
  • Supports catering workflows with scheduled dispatch and proof of delivery
  • Combines branded tracking, analytics, and alcohol age verification

  Where it doesn't

  • The published plan is $99 per location per month
  • Self-onboarding may require internal implementation time
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple delivery operations

• APPY Delivery — where it wins

  • Custom zones with fees, minimum orders and estimated delivery times
  • Automated dispatch, courier assignment and real-time GPS tracking
  • Integrations with Glovo, Wolt, Bolt Food and delivery partners

  Where it doesn't

  • Full POS delivery management starts at €49 per location monthly when billed annually
  • Plan choices span APPYQR menus and APPY POS, requiring careful comparison
  • Positioned mainly for restaurants and hospitality businesses in Romania and Bulgaria

• Cartwheel9.3/10 · Paid

  A strong fit for restaurants managing catering and mixed in-house and third-party fleets.

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• APPY Delivery8.6/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost delivery workflow for restaurants managing zones, couriers and multiple order channels.

  Visit APPY DeliveryFull verdict →