--- title: "Best Restaurant Management Software for Small Businesses 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find and compare the 2026 best Restaurant Management software for small businesses, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-management-software/s/small-businesses/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Restaurant Management Software for small business ## Top 10 ranked by small-business reviewer ratings ### Ranked small business Restaurant Management products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Restroworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) | 4.9 out of 5 (698 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (357 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Inventory Management, Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports | | 2 | [Now Book It](https://www.capterra.com/p/220182/Now-Book-It/) | 4.9 out of 5 (101 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (51 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | Contact vendor | Included: Inventory Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports; Not included: Kitchen/Menu Management | | 3 | [Schedulefly](https://www.capterra.com/p/76735/Schedulefly/) | 4.8 out of 5 (140 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (23 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $30.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Kitchen/Menu Management, Reporting/Analytics; Not included: Inventory Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Sales Reports | | 4 | [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) | 4.6 out of 5 (522 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (26 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $69.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Inventory Management, Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports | | 5 | [Poster POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/) | 4.9 out of 5 (70 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (43 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Inventory Management, Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports | | 6 | [Operandio](https://www.capterra.com/p/246429/Operandio/) | 4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (11 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Inventory Management, Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics; Not included: Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Sales Reports | | 7 | [Servme](https://www.capterra.com/p/200777/serVme/) | 4.8 out of 5 (25 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | Contact vendor | Included: Inventory Management, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports; Not included: Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry | | 8 | [Invu POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009080/Invu-POS/) | 4.9 out of 5 (35 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (22 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $49.00 Per Feature | Included: Inventory Management, Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Reporting/Analytics, Sales Reports; Not included: Real-Time Notifications | | 9 | [ChowNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/229841/ChowNow/) | 4.7 out of 5 (47 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (12 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $229.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Entry, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics; Not included: Inventory Management, Sales Reports | | 10 | [Eat App](https://www.capterra.com/p/176203/Restaurant-Manager-by-Eat/) | 4.6 out of 5 (21 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (12 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Kitchen/Menu Management, Online Ordering, Order Management, Point of Sale (POS), Real-Time Notifications, Reporting/Analytics; Not included: Inventory Management, Order Entry, Sales Reports | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Restaurant Management software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Restroworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (698 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (357 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included --- ### 2. [Now Book It](https://www.capterra.com/p/220182/Now-Book-It/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (101 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (51 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Not included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included --- ### 3. [Schedulefly](https://www.capterra.com/p/76735/Schedulefly/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (140 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (23 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $30.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Not included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Not included - Order Entry: Not included - Order Management: Not included - Point of Sale (POS): Not included - Real-Time Notifications: Not included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Not included --- ### 4. [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (522 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (26 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $69.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Streamlined everyday operations - Quick and simple onboarding #### Cons based on reviews - Unreliable card processing experience - Costly and inflexible payment structure --- ### 5. [Poster POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (70 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (43 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included --- ### 6. [Operandio](https://www.capterra.com/p/246429/Operandio/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (11 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Not included - Online Ordering: Not included - Order Entry: Not included - Order Management: Not included - Point of Sale (POS): Not included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Not included --- ### 7. [Servme](https://www.capterra.com/p/200777/serVme/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (25 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (10 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: Contact vendor Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Not included - Online Ordering: Not included - Order Entry: Not included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included --- ### 8. [Invu POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10009080/Invu-POS/) Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 (35 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (22 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $49.00 Per Feature Free trial: Available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Not included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Included --- ### 9. [ChowNow](https://www.capterra.com/p/229841/ChowNow/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (47 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $229.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Not available Free version: Not available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Not included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Not included --- ### 10. [Eat App](https://www.capterra.com/p/176203/Restaurant-Manager-by-Eat/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (21 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: $49.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Inventory Management: Not included - Kitchen/Menu Management: Included - Online Ordering: Included - Order Entry: Not included - Order Management: Included - Point of Sale (POS): Included - Real-Time Notifications: Included - Reporting/Analytics: Included - Sales Reports: Not included --- ## All restaurant management software for small businesses [4.1 (554)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-management-software/shortlist/) All-in-one restaurant POS — ordering, payments, online ordering, inventory, and payroll in one. [Learn more about Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports [4.7 (66)](https://www.capterra.com/p/177074/TablesReady/reviews/) SMS waitlist, reservations and floor plan for restaurants. Simple enough for quick-service, robust enough for full-service. [Learn more about TablesReady](https://www.capterra.com/p/177074/TablesReady/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports [4.7 (42)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/reviews/) Next-generation restaurant management. Easier. Faster. More capable. With custom reporting, live dashboards and manager's mobile app. [Learn more about Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. [4.6 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/187718/MarginEdge/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-management-software/shortlist/) MarginEdge is a restaurant management software that uses POS integration and invoice data to show you your food costs in real-time. [Learn more about MarginEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/187718/MarginEdge/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports [4.9 (101)](https://www.capterra.com/p/220182/Now-Book-It/reviews/) Now Book It streamlines restaurant reservations, table management, & customer engagement, helping restaurants enhance guest experiences [Learn more about Now Book It](https://www.capterra.com/p/220182/Now-Book-It/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports 99% recommend this product [## Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) [4.6 (5319)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/) Connecteam is one app for all your business management needs, like team scheduling, time tracking, task management, and communication. [Learn more about Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports [## Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) [4.6 (3042)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/reviews/) Customizable point-of-sale (POS) system built for businesses of all shapes and sizes, offering reporting and inventory management. [Learn more about Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports 83% recommend this product [## When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) [4.5 (1300)](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/reviews/) Employee scheduling solution that helps businesses manage schedules, track working time, monitor attendance & communicate with workers. [Learn more about When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports [## 7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) [4.7 (1212)](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/reviews/) 7shifts centralizes onboarding, scheduling, time clocking, compliance, tips, and payroll for your restaurant team. Free for 14 days! [Learn more about 7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports 86% recommend this product [## Deputy](https://www.capterra.com/p/167811/Deputy/) [4.6 (774)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167811/Deputy/reviews/) Web-based solution that helps businesses schedule staff, track time & attendance, manage leave, export timesheets to payroll, and more. [Learn more about Deputy](https://www.capterra.com/p/167811/Deputy/) Restaurant Management features reviewers most value Inventory Management Kitchen/Menu Management Online Ordering Order Entry Order Management Point of Sale (POS) Real-Time Notifications Reporting/Analytics Sales Reports 80% recommend this product ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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