Cartwheel vs PIE by First Delivery

Cartwheel9.3Visit PIE by First Delivery8.9Visit

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

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PIE by First Delivery #5 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit PIE

• Cartwheel fits best

  Catering and hybrid-fleet operations

• PIE by First Delivery fits best

  Small restaurants needing affordable dispatch

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Side by side

Feature	Cartwheel 9.3/10 Visit ↗	PIE by First Delivery 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software	#5 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software
Best for	Catering and hybrid-fleet operations	Small restaurants needing affordable dispatch
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/site/mo	$29.95/mo (best)
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	50+ integrations	50+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cartwheel 3/3 · PIE by First Delivery 3/3
Driver app	✓	✓
Live delivery tracking	✓	✓
Route optimization	✓	✓
Specs
Dispatch automation	Automated	Automated
Delivery-zone rules	Custom	Not checked yet
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	Combines online, phone, POS, and third-party orders Supports automated dispatch to in-house and external fleets Includes live tracking, proof of delivery, and driver scheduling
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	No free plan is available Pro pricing rises to $149.95 per month Fees are non-refundable except where expressly provided
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 →	PIE by First Delivery is a delivery management platform for pizza shops and other restaurants coordinating their own drivers, third-party fleets, or both. Its web command center centralizes orders from online, phone, POS, and third-party… 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

• PIE by First Delivery — where it wins

  • Combines online, phone, POS, and third-party orders
  • Supports automated dispatch to in-house and external fleets
  • Includes live tracking, proof of delivery, and driver scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pro pricing rises to $149.95 per month
  • Fees are non-refundable except where expressly provided

• Cartwheel9.3/10 · Paid

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

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• PIE by First Delivery8.9/10 · Paid

  An affordable dispatch command center for restaurants managing mixed delivery fleets.

  Visit PIEFull verdict →