Head-to-head · Restaurant Management Software
Epos Now vs RestioX
Epos Now leads on 0 checks, RestioX on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEpos Now · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceRestioX · $10/mo
- Free planonly RestioX
- Free trialonly RestioX
Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for restaurant management software: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #13.
RestioX offers free plan; Epos Now doesn't. RestioX is cheaper to start at $10/mo against $84/mo.
Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility. RestioX is the better fit for budget-conscious small restaurant operators.
- Epos Now fits best
Restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility
- RestioX fits best
Budget-conscious small restaurant operators
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Side by side
| Feature | Epos Now 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | RestioX 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Restaurant Management Software | #13 in Restaurant Management Software |
| Best for | Restaurants wanting broad platform flexibility | Budget-conscious small restaurant operators |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $84/mo | $10/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | PCI DSS | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 20 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Epos Now 5/5 · RestioX 5/5 | ||
| Online ordering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reservation booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menu management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Table management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Location limit | Not checked yet | 1 locations |
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| Our verdict | Epos Now is a cloud-based restaurant point-of-sale and operations platform for restaurants, cafes, takeaways, bars, hotels, and other hospitality businesses. It combines sales processing with menu and product management, ingredient-level… Read the review → |
RestioX brings point-of-sale billing, payment processing, online and QR-code ordering, reservations, menu management, inventory tracking, kitchen order tickets, staff scheduling and reporting into one web-based system. It is aimed at… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Epos Now — where it wins
- Ingredient-level inventory tracking with low-stock warnings
- POS, tables, kitchen display, ordering, and reservations in one platform
- Web, desktop, mobile, API, and third-party integration support
Where it doesn't
- The verified US plan costs $79 per month
- Pricing varies by region and hardware bundle
- Staff scheduling is supported through integrations
RestioX — where it wins
- Free plan plus $10 monthly and $199 lifetime options
- Covers POS, ordering, reservations, inventory and staff scheduling
- Supports multiple payment and delivery platforms
Where it doesn't
- Web access only
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of very small cafés
- Multi-branch capabilities require careful plan-fit review
- Epos Now8.8/10 · Paid
A broad restaurant operations platform with POS, ordering, inventory, and multi-location tools.
Visit Epos NowFull verdict → - RestioX7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A budget-focused restaurant suite covering core operations, ordering and multi-branch management.
Visit RestioXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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