Owner.com alternative
What each one costs and what each one does, from Owner.com's own pricing page, checked 14 October 2026. Where Owner.com fits you better, this page says so.
| Owner.com | Carte | |
|---|---|---|
| From, a month | $249plus 5% an order; or $499 flat | $0 on Free, paid from $79billed yearly, or $99 every 3 months |
| Fees on each order | 5% on the $249 plan, and guests pay 5% | None, for you or your guests |
| Setup and contract | Month to month | No setup fee on Free or yearly; paid plans start with 3 months |
| Kitchen screen | YesA kitchen tablet they lend you, at no extra fee | YesEvery plan, on any tablet, laptop or phone |
| Order from the table by QR | Not listed | YesEvery plan |
| Table bookings | Through another appResy | YesRestaurant plan |
| A dish guests build on screen | Not listed | YesPizza, burger, taco, ceviche, pollo a la brasa |
Owner.com may be the better choice for you if:
Carte may be the better choice for you if:
600 orders a month at $25, with table QR ordering, card fees left out for everyone. Owner.com comes to $499 a month, and its guests pay $750 more (flat plan (the 5% plan would be $999); guests pay 5% on top). Carte's Menu plan is $79 a month billed yearly, with the kitchen screen, table QR codes and unlimited orders, and no fee on any order.
Reviews
Real reviews of Brainy, the studio that builds Carte.
Kyle and his team always keep an open line of communication and follow up. It is vital to keep each other in the loop - even when I get busy - Kyle and his team patiently try...
Awesome team and really dedicated to what they do! Very friendly and creative!!
Incredible work provided
Our collaboration with Brainy Circles resulted in a 2× increase in signups. Their strategic approach and execution had a direct impact on our business growth.
Based on these positive outcomes, we're excited about the possibility of working together on future projects. Your combination of quality content creation...
Super easy to work with and communications was great!
Quick answers to questions, clear instructions Detailed throughout the cooperation 😊 Delivery was on time was a pleasure. Thank you so much! Highly recommended 👍
Helpful and super responsive!
The team was easy to communicate with, understood what we needed, and delivered everything smoothly. The result looks great and feels right for our brand.
I'm very excited about our cooperation. The team's efficiency and professionalism have exceeded my expectations, and I highly recommend their services.
The branding solutions provided were not only visually compelling but also aligned perfectly with our company's values and market positioning.
Kyle and his Team perfectly captured the essence of both brands with creativity and professionalism. The designs are unique, modern, and reflect exactly what...
Easy submission via special form, good and professional communication. It is not our first time working with UX Brainy; every time, the job was done according...
Super professional and Efficient!
The whole process was easy and the constant support of the team to clear the doubts was helpful.
No sales call. We do the setup.
Today
Two minutes. Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Next day
A photo of it and your logo, right after you pay.
Then
We build it. You check every screen before your guests do.
3 weeks on
QR codes on your tables, orders on your kitchen screen.
On time, as promised, or your money back. Counted from the day we get your menu.
Founding offer
$3,490 of extras, free with your plan. We film each one ourselves, so there are only five.
Free to start. Pay when you grow.
$0for good
No card, no end date
Make your app freeWhat you get:
Your own ordering app
$79/month
Billed $948 a yearsave 20%
No build fee, printed menu and table cards free
Start with MenuWhat you get:
The app, and the tools to run the night
$149/month
Billed $1,788 a yearsave 16%
No build fee, printed menu and table cards free
Start with RestaurantEverything in Menu, plus:
Delivery done for you, for one branch or many
Talk to us
Quoted on a short call
Your branches, your city, your delivery
Talk to salesEverything in Restaurant, plus:
Your pick: 1 on Menu, 2 on Restaurant, 3 on Restaurant Pro.
Tap a dish to build it, the way your guests will.
Every paid plan: Unlimited orders and guests, 0% commission, no Carte badge on your app, your own web address.
On time, as promised, or your money back. Counted from the day we get your menu.
Rather pay once?From $4,900, then $49 a month: we host it, update it and support you.See howIf your printed menu doesn't look like the app, add the printed menu: the table and the phone should feel like one place.
Not in it: delivery drivers, card payments inside the app, or a link to your till. Your guests pay you directly: at the counter, or when their delivery arrives. Prices in US dollars. A 3-month minimum, then cancel at the end of any period. No commission.
For most restaurants, yes. Owner.com's pricing page lists $249 a month plus 5% of each order, or $499 a month flat, and guests pay 5% on top. Carte's paid plans are from $79 a month billed yearly, with no fee on any order, and the Free plan is $0.
No. Not you and not your guests. You pay the flat price of your plan.
Not today. Guests pay you directly, at the counter or when their delivery arrives. If paying by card inside the order matters to you now, Carte is not the right fit yet.
Yes. Make your own app free in about a minute, with your logo, colours and ingredients, and its own kitchen screen. It stays free for good, up to 300 orders and 2,000 guests a month. When you upgrade, we put in your full menu, photos and prices, live 3 weeks after we get your menu, photos and logo.
Make your own app free, with every tool for your first 30 days, or order on the phone and watch it land in the kitchen, in the live demo.
