Cartwheel
Cartwheel: A strong fit for restaurants managing catering and mixed in-house and third-party fleets. Ranked #2 of 27 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for catering and hybrid-fleet operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCatering and hybrid-fleet operations
- Paid from$99/site/mo
- Live delivery trackingYes
- Founded2012
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Cartwheel
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, marketplaces, catering platforms, and phone channels. Web, iOS, Android, and API access support restaurant teams, drivers, and connected systems. The product is especially suited to multi-location operations that need one workflow for dispatch, tracking, catering, and delivery reporting.
The published pricing shows a starting price of $65 per location per month with monthly billing. The Cartwheel plan is listed at $99 per location per month and includes full access to all features, self-onboarding with a setup guide, and email support in under 24 hours. Buyers should compare the starting-price statement with the displayed plan when evaluating budget and scope. The plan structure is straightforward, but the difference between the starting price and the listed plan warrants clarification for organizations planning multiple locations.
Cartwheel’s strongest fit is operations that need more than basic order dispatch. AI-powered automatic dispatch and order batching, smart routing, live driver tracking, branded customer tracking pages, and driver proof of delivery cover the core delivery workflow. Catering teams also get scheduled dispatch, checklists, photo proof, and signature proof, while alcohol delivery workflows include ID and age verification. Integrations include Toast, PAR, Olo, Qu, ChowNow, ezCater, Uber Direct, DoorDash Drive, Grubhub, and other restaurant and delivery platforms. Choose Cartwheel when hybrid fleets, catering, or multi-channel delivery coordination are priorities; simpler operators may prefer a narrower tool.
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Cartwheel fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $99/site/mo |
| Driver app | Yes |
| Live delivery tracking | Yes |
| Route optimization | Yes |
| Dispatch automation | Automated |
| Delivery-zone rules | Custom |
| Order source support | Multi_channel |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 50+ integrations: Toast, PAR, Olo, Qu, ChowNow, ezCater … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | trycartwheel.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Cartwheel integrations
Cartwheel lists 50+ integrations on its own site — the 18 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- Toast
- PAR
- Olo
- Qu
- ChowNow
- ezCater
- Uber Direct
- DoorDash Drive
- Grubhub
- Skipcart
- Square
- MonkeyMedia
- Onosys
- Zuppler
- GoParrot
- thanx.com
- Ordermark
- 50+ local delivery providers
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Alternatives to Cartwheel
- ShipdayA broad delivery operations platform with a free plan and paid automation tiers.9.4
- Andromeda DeliveryA strong fit for multi-site restaurants coordinating in-house, courier and marketplace orders.9.2
- BiteBerry DMSA feature-rich delivery operations hub for restaurants managing their own or external fleets.9.1
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Cartwheel vs the competition
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