According to GloriaFood, the service reaches end of life on April 30, 2027. Oracle lists March 31, 2027 for full end of service, so plan for the earlier date. If you searched for GloriaFood alternatives, you've already read the news — what you need now is a comparison that doesn't read like a press release. This is that comparison.
This comparison considers fees, branded domains, integrations, white-label options, plans, and setup. We recommend Fleksa as our own product; check the features and terms against your needs and quote.
How we compared them
Consider these seven options against the following criteria:
- Commission % on pickup and delivery orders.
- Branded domain support — do you keep your own URL, or are you on
yourshop.platform.com? - POS integration — do they connect to Toast, Square, SambaPOS, Lieferando, Wolt?
- White-label option for agencies and franchise groups.
- Real free tier — check whether delivery or other features cost extra.
- Setup time — how fast can a non-technical owner get the first order live?
- Who it's for — be honest. Not everyone needs the same tool.
Availability, features, and terms can vary by market and plan. Confirm them directly with each provider.
The comparison at a glance
| Tool | Fees and plan | Domain, integrations and white-label | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleksa | Flex: 10% of eligible website and Google orders plus $0.50 per reservation, minimum $49/month. Fix: $199/month with 0% Fleksa commission. Payment processing, hardware and extras cost separately; applicable sales tax is extra. | Confirm scope and availability in your offer. | Depends on menu and readiness. |
| Flipdish | Request a quote. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
| ChowNow | Launch Lite direct orders are commission-free; subscription and payment fees apply. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
| Restolabs | Check plans and fees with provider. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
| CloudWaitress | Check plans and fees with provider. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
| OlaClick | Check plans and fees with provider. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
| Toast Online Ordering | Check plans and fees with provider. | Confirm features and market availability. | Ask for a timeline. |
Source for ChowNow: Launch Lite and payment fees. Terms can change; check the current offer.
Now the detail.
1. Fleksa — closest direct replacement (and what we'd pick)
Best for: independent restaurants evaluating direct ordering on their own website. Flex: 10% of eligible website and Google orders plus $0.50 per reservation, minimum $49/month. Fix: $199/month with 0% Fleksa commission. Payment processing, hardware and extras cost separately; applicable sales tax is extra.
Fleksa offers restaurant websites and online ordering. Ask about branded domains, device views, and integrations available for your POS or marketplaces. Setup and menu migration support depend on your menu, export, and readiness.
We rank Fleksa first as our own product. Ask about the features and terms that matter to your restaurant.
Order views on multiple devices can help front-of-house and kitchen teams. Check the specific setup with the provider.
Caveats, in plain English:
- For WhatsApp ordering, consider OlaClick.
- For an existing POS, check the integrations you need.
- Ask Fleksa for current plans and pricing and compare the full costs.
Contact Fleksa — discuss how your menu can be transferred.
2. Flipdish
Flipdish may suit restaurants seeking a managed setup. Ask about fees, contract length, integrations, and white-label options in your market.
3. ChowNow
ChowNow offers direct ordering in the US. According to Launch Lite, direct website orders are commission-free; subscription and payment fees apply. Compare total costs and timelines using your actual quote.
4. Restolabs
Restolabs offers online ordering. Ask about plans, supported integrations, white-label options, and migration support for your restaurant.
5. CloudWaitress
CloudWaitress offers configurable online ordering. Check plans, payment fees, integrations, and setup effort directly with the provider.
6. OlaClick
OlaClick may suit restaurants considering WhatsApp ordering. Ask about local plans, domain options, and integrations.
7. Toast Online Ordering
Toast Online Ordering may suit existing Toast users. Check availability, POS requirements, fees, and setup timing directly with Toast.
What we left out
Other providers include UpMenu, Yo!Yumm, Hyperzod, and Foodchow. Check their fees, domain options, integrations, white-label, plans, and setup against your needs.
Next step: Book a 15-minute Fleksa demo and see the switch with your own menu.
While choosing, you can also run a free SEO scan with Semperi and review the results before launching your new site.
How to pick: a decision flowchart in plain text
Use this as a quick filter before you book five demo calls.
- Own website and direct ordering: consider Fleksa and request a quote.
- Managed setup: consider Flipdish or ChowNow.
- Configuration and white-label: consider Restolabs or CloudWaitress.
- WhatsApp ordering: consider OlaClick.
- Already using Toast POS: consider Toast Online Ordering.
Plan your move early and confirm export options and contract deadlines directly with providers.
For the migration itself, our step-by-step GloriaFood migration guide walks through the export, the new-system setup, and the dual-running period. If you're specifically weighing Fleksa, read GloriaFood vs Fleksa — it's the head-to-head on the features that actually matter for a direct migration. And if you want the bigger context on what's dying and when, GloriaFood Is Shutting Down — What Restaurants Should Do Next has the timeline.
Ready to move?
If you're migrating off GloriaFood, you can explore Fleksa and ask about domains, online ordering, and customer data. Flex: 10% of eligible website and Google orders plus $0.50 per reservation, minimum $49/month. Fix: $199/month with 0% Fleksa commission. Payment processing, hardware and extras cost separately; applicable sales tax is extra.
Contact Fleksa — discuss how your menu can be transferred.
FAQ
What is the best GloriaFood alternative for a small independent restaurant?
Fleksa is one option for direct ordering. Flex: 10% of eligible website and Google orders plus $0.50 per reservation, minimum $49/month. Fix: $199/month with 0% Fleksa commission. Payment processing, hardware and extras cost separately; applicable sales tax is extra. Compare features, total costs, and setup time with other providers.
Is there a free GloriaFood alternative with no commission?
Ask providers for current plans and all fees. Fleksa commission and other fees depend on your plan; ask for current plans and pricing. ChowNow’s Launch Lite offers commission-free direct orders, but subscription and payment fees apply.
Can I keep my own domain when I switch from GloriaFood?
Ask the provider and your domain registrar whether and how your existing domain can be connected, and what it costs.
How much does Kyte cost compared to GloriaFood alternatives?
Ask Kyte for current plans and add-ons and compare them with the full quotes from other providers.
What's the fastest way to migrate from GloriaFood to a new system?
Ask GloriaFood what data can be exported and by when. Check transfer options and a realistic setup schedule with the new provider. If parallel operation is possible, test the new ordering flow before switching links and removing the old widget. See How to Migrate From GloriaFood.
