ClubQ Restaurant CRM vs Per Diem

ClubQ Restaurant CRM7.7Visit Per Diem7.1Visit

Higher score ClubQ Restaurant CRM #5 in Restaurant CRM Software 7.7/10 From $99/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ClubQ

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Per Diem #8 in Restaurant CRM Software 7.1/10 From $49/mo ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Per Diem

• ClubQ Restaurant CRM fits best

  Restaurants wanting affordable outlet-level CRM

• Per Diem fits best

  Restaurants wanting low-cost customer marketing

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Side by side

Feature	ClubQ Restaurant CRM 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Per Diem 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.1
Ranking	#5 in Restaurant CRM Software	#8 in Restaurant CRM Software
Best for	Restaurants wanting affordable outlet-level CRM	Restaurants wanting low-cost customer marketing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/mo	$49/mo (best)
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Android, Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClubQ Restaurant CRM 4/4 · Per Diem 4/4
Guest profiles	✓	✓
Visit history	✓	✓
Guest segmentation	✓	✓
POS integration	✓	✓
Specs
Communication channels	Other	Email_and_sms
Profile capacity	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Unified profiles connect visits, orders, payments, spending and preferences. Segmentation supports targeted WhatsApp, SMS and in-app campaigns. CRM, POS, loyalty, QR ordering and analytics share one platform.	Searchable profiles combine visit history with customer segmentation Churn insights support personalized win-back offers Email, SMS, and push campaigns are included
Cons	The entry plan has only one POS terminal. Advanced campaigns, API access and multi-location tools require Enterprise. Monthly pricing starts at $99 per outlet, 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	ClubQ Restaurant CRM is an AI-first platform for cafés, restaurants and cloud kitchens that combines customer relationship management with core restaurant operations. It brings guest visits, orders, payments, spending patterns and… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ClubQ Restaurant CRM — where it wins

  • Unified profiles connect visits, orders, payments, spending and preferences.
  • Segmentation supports targeted WhatsApp, SMS and in-app campaigns.
  • CRM, POS, loyalty, QR ordering and analytics share one platform.

  Where it doesn't

  • The entry plan has only one POS terminal.
  • Advanced campaigns, API access and multi-location tools require Enterprise.
  • Monthly pricing starts at $99 per outlet, 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

• ClubQ Restaurant CRM7.7/10 · From $99/mo · 30-day trial

  A broad restaurant platform combining CRM, POS, loyalty and campaigns.

  Visit ClubQFull verdict →
• Per Diem7.1/10 · From $49/mo

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

  Visit Per DiemFull verdict →