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Head-to-head · Bar POS

SpotOn Restaurant vs Arryved

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score SpotOn Restaurant #3 in Bar POS 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SpotOn
Arryved #8 in Bar POS 7.6/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Arryved

SpotOn Restaurant leads on 0 checks, Arryved on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSpotOn Restaurant · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresArryved · 3 of 5

SpotOn Restaurant scores higher on our rubric for bar pos: 8.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

SpotOn Restaurant is the better fit for bars needing POS, ordering, and reservations. Arryved is the better fit for taprooms managing tabs, kegs, and production.

  • SpotOn Restaurant fits best

    Bars needing POS, ordering, and reservations

  • Arryved fits best

    Taprooms managing tabs, kegs, and production

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Side by side

Feature SpotOn Restaurant 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Arryved 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.6
Ranking #3 in Bar POS #8 in Bar POS
Best for Bars needing POS, ordering, and reservations Taprooms managing tabs, kegs, and production
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $99.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Email
Integrations 10 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features SpotOn Restaurant 0/5 · Arryved 3/5
Tab management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Inventory tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Pour-cost tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Age verification Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Commission-free online ordering with reservations and digital waitlists
  • Offline POS operation plus integrated payments and table management
  • Employee scheduling, reporting, loyalty, and profitability analysis in one platform
  • Keeps tabs and supports offline orders and payments that sync after reconnection
  • Tracks ingredients, kegs, and packaged goods alongside production planning
  • Offers QR ordering and payment through OpenTab, plus POS-connected digital menus
Cons
  • All-In includes processing fees and a minimum two-year term
  • Hardware and implementation costs may apply
  • Integration coverage centers on a defined set of services
  • Starts at $99.99 monthly, with no free plan
  • Businesses with 10+ devices or 2+ locations need a custom quote
  • Its beverage-production focus may not suit bars without inventory and recipe needs
Our verdict

SpotOn Restaurant is a cloud-based management platform for bars, restaurants, cafés, quick-service concepts, and hospitality groups. It combines point of sale, integrated payments, table layouts, menu management, commission-free online…

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Arryved combines point-of-sale and operations tools for craft beverage businesses, including breweries, taprooms, brewpubs, cideries, distilleries, and wineries. Mobile POS supports ordering, payment processing, and customer tabs, while…

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  1. SpotOn RestaurantBar POS 8.8Paid
  2. ArryvedBar POS 7.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SpotOn Restaurant — where it wins

    • Commission-free online ordering with reservations and digital waitlists
    • Offline POS operation plus integrated payments and table management
    • Employee scheduling, reporting, loyalty, and profitability analysis in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • All-In includes processing fees and a minimum two-year term
    • Hardware and implementation costs may apply
    • Integration coverage centers on a defined set of services

  • Arryved — where it wins

    • Keeps tabs and supports offline orders and payments that sync after reconnection
    • Tracks ingredients, kegs, and packaged goods alongside production planning
    • Offers QR ordering and payment through OpenTab, plus POS-connected digital menus

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $99.99 monthly, with no free plan
    • Businesses with 10+ devices or 2+ locations need a custom quote
    • Its beverage-production focus may not suit bars without inventory and recipe needs
  • SpotOn Restaurant8.8/10 · Paid

    A broad bar POS with online ordering and reservations, starting at $55 per station monthly.

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  • Arryved7.6/10 · Paid

    A taproom-focused POS with tabs, offline payments, keg inventory, and production tools.

    Visit ArryvedFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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