Tapenu
Tapenu: A simple browser-based QR menu with live updates and a free entry plan. Ranked #23 of 42 in Digital Menu Software by our editors (5.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for restaurants wanting a free, simple QR menu.
At a glance
- Editor score5.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forRestaurants wanting a free, simple QR menu
- Free planYes
- QR menuYes
- Facts checked25 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Update menu content without changing or reprinting the QR code
- Free plan includes QR codes and a public menu page for up to 5 items
- Pro adds WhatsApp ordering, scan analytics and menus in 5 languages
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 5 menu items and 1 language
- The supplied features do not cover POS or kitchen workflows
- WhatsApp ordering and analytics are reserved for Pro
Our verdict on Tapenu
Tapenu is a browser-based digital menu service for restaurants, cafés, food trucks, bakeries and shops. Businesses create branded menus with photos, descriptions, prices and categories, then share them through QR codes. Customers open the menu in a browser without installing an app. It suits businesses that want a straightforward way to publish and update a QR menu, rather than a system centered on restaurant operations such as POS or kitchen workflows.
The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes QR code generation, a public menu page, up to 5 menu items and 1 language. Pro adds unlimited menu items, CSV import, WhatsApp ordering, scan analytics, loyalty stamps and 5 languages. The Restaurant Group plan includes everything in Pro, plus support for up to 10 locations and roles and permissions. This structure gives a small menu a no-cost starting point, while businesses that need ordering, analytics or a broader menu have to move to a paid tier; the published plan details do not specify Pro or Restaurant Group prices.
Tapenu's central strength is keeping the QR code stable while menu content changes. That can help businesses adjust prices, descriptions or categories without replacing printed codes. Branding options include themes, logos, colors and cover photos, and the responsive browser menu accommodates photos alongside item details. WhatsApp is the named integration and ordering channel, while multilingual menus extend Pro to 5 languages. Choose Tapenu if the priority is a branded, browser-accessible QR menu with simple updates, or a group menu across locations. Look elsewhere if POS and kitchen workflows are essential to the buying decision.
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Tapenu fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| QR menu | Yes |
| Touchscreen menus | Not verified |
| Online ordering | Yes |
| Menu languages | Multiple |
| Locations included | Not verified |
| Menu items | Not verified |
| Menu analytics | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: WhatsApp |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | tapenu.com |
| Facts checked | 25 Sep 2026 |
Tapenu integrations
Tapenu lists 1 integrations on its own site.
Alternatives to Tapenu
- FlipdishConnect branded web and app ordering with POS, delivery, kiosks and restaurant operations.8.6
- MenutechA strong fit for multi-location teams needing multilingual, QR-ready menu operations.8.3
- FineDineA broad web-based menu and ordering platform for restaurants managing multiple locations.7.9
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