GloriaFood users looking for a free restaurant online ordering system should check the terms of each alternative and plan their move early. GloriaFood lists April 30, 2027; Oracle lists March 31, 2027 for full end of service. Check the current notices in your account and confirm the date, access and retention terms that apply to you with GloriaFood.
What does “free” mean?
A free software tier may have limits or paid features; a free trial may end in a paid subscription. Open-source software may still require hosting, maintenance and setup. Ask about order commissions, payment processing, delivery, domains and add-ons for your market and intended use. Compare the total cost, including your time.
Online ordering options to compare
1. Fleksa — restaurant website and online ordering
Fleksa offers restaurant websites and online 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. Ask about current plans, payment processing, domains, POS and loyalty features. If you are moving from GloriaFood, contact Fleksa to discuss available migration support.
2. Square Online
Ask whether a free plan is available in your market and which ordering, delivery and domain features it includes. If you use Square already, check how the products connect. Request the current processing rates and customer-data access and export terms for your plan.
3. TastyIgniter
Consider the self-hosted open-source option if you have technical support. Check hosting, extensions, maintenance and payment costs, and whether it meets your ordering and branding needs.
4. eHopper
Ask which POS and ordering features, devices, transaction limits and fees apply to the plan available in your market.
5. ChowNow
Check current plan prices, trial availability, commissions and contract terms before comparing it with a free tier.
6. Jotform Food Ordering
A form-based ordering flow may suit some businesses. Check its plan limits and whether it supports the menu, payment, fulfilment and integrations you need.
Compare features and total costs
List the features you use today and ask each provider what is included in the specific plan:
- Pickup and delivery: order limits, delivery zones, commissions and other fees.
- Payments: supported methods, processing rates and any additional charges.
- Website and domain: connection, ownership, renewal and plan requirements.
- Customer data: access, permitted uses, export formats and conditions. Confirm your own privacy obligations.
- Operations: devices, POS connections, reservations, promotions and social ordering, where needed.
Ask for a written offer and calculate costs using your own order volume. Compare integrated options in our guide to the best restaurant POS systems for 2026.
Migration checklist
- Check account notices and confirm the applicable service, access and export deadlines with GloriaFood.
- Ask which menu, customer and order data can be exported, in which formats, and how long it will remain accessible. Export what is available and check the files.
- Document delivery zones, hours, preparation times and other settings; check which details and images need separate handling.
- Determine what records you need to retain and how to handle personal data under your applicable obligations.
- Choose a replacement, confirm transfer support and a realistic schedule, and test ordering and payments before switching. See our step-by-step GloriaFood migration guide; confirm its details with your providers.
Next step: Book a 15-minute Fleksa demo and see the switch with your own menu.
You can also run a free SEO scan with Semperi and review the results before launch.
Tablet, table and kiosk ordering
Website ordering, staff tablet ordering, QR table ordering and kiosks have different requirements. Ask which devices, software, integrations and fees your chosen plan covers. Explore QR ordering with Fleksa.
Choosing for your business
For a restaurant, bakery or café, test the menu, payment and pickup or delivery flow you need. If you also sell retail products, check inventory and variants. Compare support, costs and the time required to maintain each option.
Ready to move? Contact Fleksa to ask about menu transfer, support and terms for your plan and market.
FAQ
Is there a free ordering system after GloriaFood?
Availability and conditions vary by market. Compare current free tiers and self-hosted options, including their limits and total costs.
Does free mean commission-free?
Not necessarily. A plan without a software subscription may still charge commission, processing or other fees. A commission-free offer may have other charges. Check the written terms.
Can I use my own domain?
Ask each provider whether your plan supports a custom domain, who registers it and which connection and renewal fees apply.
How long will migration take?
It depends on your menu, data, integrations and access. Confirm a schedule with the providers and test the new setup before switching.