The ChowNow alternative without the lock-in.
No fee on your customers' orders, no auto-renewing contract. Your own app, loyalty and SMS from C$49/month.
Why restaurants pick Menuro over ChowNow.
No fee on your customers
Nothing added at checkout, and no setting to remember to turn off.
Month-to-month
No auto-renewing term. Cancel when you want.
ChowNow vs Menuro.
Published pricing, checked October 13, 2026.
| Feature | Menuro | ChowNow |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | From C$49 | $249–$449 |
| Setup fee | One-time, quoted upfront | $119–$499 |
| Fee added to your customer's order | None | $0.99 unless you opt out |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Auto-renews; 30 days' notice to cancel |
| SMS marketing | Yes | Grow & Elevate plans |
| Your own iOS & Android app | Yes, under your name | Yes (+ $99/yr Apple fee) |
| Loyalty program | Yes | Yes |
| POS | Square, Toast, Clover and more | 20+ POS integrations |
| Marketplace listing | No | Yes, ChowNow marketplace |
| Setup | Done for you in 2–3 days | Not published |
Sources: ChowNow pricing, agreement. ChowNow doesn't label its currency. Also see all platforms compared. Tell us if something is out of date.
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ChowNow vs Menuro, answered.
Does ChowNow charge customers a fee?
ChowNow adds a $0.99 fee to customer orders unless the restaurant opts out. Menuro adds no fee to the customer's order.
How much does ChowNow cost?
$249–$449/month plus a $119–$499 setup fee, as of October 2026 (ChowNow doesn't label the currency). Menuro starts at C$49/month plus a one-time setup fee. How our pricing works.
Can I cancel ChowNow anytime?
ChowNow's agreement auto-renews and asks for 30 days' notice to cancel. Menuro is month-to-month.
Does ChowNow include SMS marketing?
On ChowNow, SMS is on the Grow and Elevate plans. Menuro offers SMS and push marketing.