# CALCMENU Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 CALCMENU Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on August 24, 2025

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CALCMENU

## What is CALCMENU?

CalcMenu is one of the foodservice industry’s most powerful digital platforms for recipe management, menu engineering, and food cost optimization. Designed by EGS, CalcMenu is trusted by culinary professionals across the globe to standardize operations, enhance nutritional transparency, and maintain brand consistency at scale. CalcMenu enables users to create, organize, and analyze recipes with precision -supporting allergen declarations, nutritional labeling, cost control, and multilingual standardization. Whether you're managing a single kitchen or hundreds across continents, CalcMenu adapts to your workflow and integrates seamlessly with ERP systems, POS solutions, Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), and supply chain tools. With AI-capabilities, real-time data synchronization, global compliance support, and advanced collaboration features, CalcMenu is more than software - it’s your strategic partner for culinary innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

## What is CALCMENU used for?

[Food Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/food-service-management-software/)

Overall rating

Based on 19 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

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Neutral

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Negative

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Starting price

CHF14.9

Per User, Per Month

Free trial  
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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### CALCMENU

4.6 (19)

VS.

[4.6 (5,044)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/)

Starting Price

CHF14.9

Per User, Per Year

Starting Price

$29

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.1 (19)

Ease Of Use

4.7 (5,044)

Value For Money

4.3 (19)

Value For Money

4.5 (4,809)

Customer Service

4.6 (18)

Customer Service

4.6 (4,827)

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Starting price

$18000.00

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Starting price

$375.00

Per User, Per Month

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Starting price

$2.50

Per User, Per Month

[4.6 (35)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171584/Apicbase-Restaurant-Management/reviews/)

Starting price

$249.00

Per User, Per Month

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Access Controls/Permissions

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

API

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Cost Management

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand

Data Import/Export

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Import and export data to and from software applications

Inventory Management

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Recipe Management

1.0 (1)

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store recipes, enable recipe modification, and generate data required for production records

CALCMENU 32 features

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Integrate with a third-party accounting system

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications

Manage catering operations/processes

Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand

Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Alter the layout and content of reports

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Import and export data to and from software applications

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

For businesses handling food & beverage operations

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items

List of food items to serve in any type of meal including main dishes, side dishes, and desserts.

Manage and support multiple locations

Scientific process of assessing the types, amount & nutritional content, including calories, vitamins & minerals for food/food products

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity

Receive data and information in real time

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Store recipes, enable recipe modification, and generate data required for production records

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

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Features

4.4 (19)

4.4

Based on 19 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.3 (19)

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/5500/CALCMENU/pricing/)

Pro

CHF14.90

Per User,Per Month

It includes:

-   Professional Recipe Management
-   Ready-to-use Recipes
-   Recipe and Menu Costing
-   Allergen Management
-   Nutrient Analysis
-   Access to Suppliers and Brands
-   Access to System Products
-   Manage Own Products

Executive

CHF49.90

Per User,Per Month

It includes:

-   Professional Recipe Management
-   Ready-to-use Recipes
-   Recipe and Menu Costing
-   Nutrient Analysis
-   Allergen Management
-   Access to Suppliers and Brands
-   Food Label Assistant
-   Manage Own Products
-   Access to System Products
-   FoodOps (Inventory & Purchasing)

Value for money

4.3 (19)

4.3

Based on 19 reviews

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.6 (18)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.6 (18)

4.6

Based on 18 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.6

Based on 19 reviews

Filter by rating

5(14)

4(4)

3(0)

2(1)

1(0)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

ST

Sacha T.

CEO

Food & Beverages

### "Slowly working software. You will pay a lot for data uploads"

2.0

Overall Rating

2.0

2.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

2.0

2.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

1/10

July 8, 2022

They will squeeze you once you use them for long enough

Pros

customer service is okay if it in the boundaries of current software features

Cons

Slow. Zero user experience. My price lists and ingredient descriptions are outdated, they charge a lot for mass upload.

Review source

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PJ

Philip John G.

CEO

Hospitality

### "CCA Powered by Calc Menu "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 8, 2019

Very good

Pros

Complete , multifunctional , Structured.

Cons

Time consuming.The log slows down sometimes

Reasons for choosing CALCMENU

Very familiar with software

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

IM

Ian Morris Y.

General Manager

Food & Beverages

### "Lots of Features but Clunky and Complicated "

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

2.0

2.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 26, 2019

Pros

The software has a lot of features and it's one of the very few softwares available that offers the features we need.

Cons

It was really clunky and complicated to use

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

AS

Alexander S.

Chef/owner

Hospitality

### "Calcmenu Web"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 23, 2019

Pros

Ease of use, great support, accessible from around the World

Cons

Introduction to how to use it .

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

GN

Graham N.

Corporate Executive Chef

Restaurants

### "CALCMENU"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

0.0

0.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 23, 2019

Many years using calcmenu personally. Introduced it to Ninety Nine company and now its part of policy and procedures. All company recipes are now on their version, food & beverage.

Pros

My personal favourites are the main pages for ingredients and recipes. One time for wastage for the ingredients and setting up recipes in to categories, portions is so simple. Adding photographs was always a problem to size etc, here just click and go.

Cons

Not being able to go back a page like on a computer, when its gone its gone. Back-up function could be improved or explain what you need to do, loss ALL my recipes a couple of years ago.

Reasons for choosing CALCMENU

Knew more chefs that used it.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

BZ

BJOERN Z.

Head of Fresh Services

Food Production

### "Very functional tool with high service performance"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 23, 2019

We were able to expand the program according to our needs. However, this requires a lot of support from EGS and cannot be done by ourselves. However, the support is very reliable and helpful.

Pros

The high reliability of the program and the possibility to connect further external tools.

Cons

Too rigid in handling and the user friendliness which is very limited. Export of data cannot be declared by the user. Since all data fields are data fields, you should be able to select the desired exports yourself. The fact that there is no back key is very annoying.

Reasons for choosing CALCMENU

Years of very good experience

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JV

Jerome V.

Executive Chef

Food Production

### "kiosk"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

September 17, 2019

Pros

i like that it is now web based. and i can use it on any computer

Cons

the kiosk viewing via mobile phone is not friendly. hard to navigate and can not be completely viewed.

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

BC

Brendan C.

Operations Manager/Assistant Professor

Education Management

### "Feedback for Calcmenu"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

September 10, 2019

Very good - easy to navigate

Pros

Measures are available in Imperial and Metric.

Cons

I did not have any issues with this software

Review source

Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

FJ

Franz Josef E.

Executive Chef

Hospitality

### "Calcmenu is the one if not the best program for the food industry"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

September 5, 2019

I use calcmenu over 20 years and never had any issues The program is easy for anyone to work on

Pros

Calcmenu is can be linked with the front of the house, purchasing and accounting. There are frequent updates and if help is needed the calcmenu management is keen to help at any time

Cons

The program is not cheap But its recommended to purchase the yearly service contract just in case something would go wrong or your computer crashes

Review source

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DH

Daniel H.

Executive Chef

Hospitality

### "Calcmenu review"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

November 21, 2016

Calemenu software is one of the best software I came across. its really made for the industry and chefs not for accountants. its user friendly and gets updated regular to keep up with the chefs & industry needs.

Pros

its gets updated regular to kep up with the industry standard and needs

Cons

if you not in western countries with their product you have to add a lot of ingredients into the market list

Review source

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