ChowNow is online ordering software at $149–$199/month with a commission-free promise. Fleksa is the same commission-free direct ordering bundled with POS, website, KDS, and reservations — for the same total spend.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-07
You want commission-free direct ordering plus POS plus website plus reservations — bundled, one vendor.
You're happy with your existing POS and website and just need a clean commission-free online ordering layer on top.
You're paying ChowNow + POS + website separately. Compare bundled Fleksa against the stack.
Twenty rows, no spin. Where ChowNow is honestly better, we say so.
| Feature | Fleksa | ChowNow | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct online ordering (0% commission) | Yes | Yes — their core | Tie |
| POS | Included | Not offered | Fleksa |
| Restaurant website | Included | Limited ordering page only | Fleksa |
| Reservations | Included | Not offered | Fleksa |
| KDS | Included | Not offered | Fleksa |
| POS integrations | Native (Fleksa) | Toast, Square, Clover, others | ChowNow |
| Marketing programs | Standard | Featured-restaurant program | ChowNow |
| Pricing | $99–$199/mo bundled | $149–$199/mo per location, ordering only | Fleksa |
| Best for | Restaurants wanting full bundled platform | Restaurants happy with existing stack | Depends |
Real numbers, sourced from each vendor's pricing page. Prices change — confirm against ChowNow's current pricing before signing.
| Cost item | Fleksa | ChowNow |
|---|---|---|
| Software | $99/mo Essentials, $199/mo Bundle | $149–$199/mo per location |
| What's included | POS + ordering + KDS + reservations + website | Online ordering only |
| Direct ordering commission | 0% | 0% |
| Setup | Free, self-serve | Onboarding via their team |
| Contract | Monthly | Annual common |
Vendor comparison pages that pretend the competitor has no advantages lose credibility instantly. Here's what ChowNow actually does better.
ChowNow Standard runs $149/month per location plus $99 setup. Pro tier $199/month per location with marketing add-ons. Annual contracts standard. 0% commission on direct orders.
On software fee for ordering alone, similar — both around $99–$199/month. The difference is what you get: Fleksa bundles POS + website + KDS + reservations at the same price ChowNow charges for ordering alone. For multi-location, Fleksa Bundle scales better than ChowNow's per-location.
For full-platform: Fleksa. For ordering-only with deeper restaurant marketing programs: Owner.com. For enterprise scale: Olo. Choice depends on whether you want one tool or one platform.
Yes — ChowNow integrates with Toast, Square, Clover, and others. The tradeoff is paying for ChowNow + your POS + your website + reservations separately. Fleksa replaces all of those with one bundled platform.
ChowNow built a clean commission-free online ordering product and stuck with it — for restaurants that already have a POS and website they like, ChowNow is a fine ordering layer to add. The honest gap is scope: Fleksa charges the same monthly fee and bundles POS + website + KDS + reservations on top. If you're starting fresh or rebuilding your stack, the bundled answer wins on cost. If you're happy with your existing tools and just need ordering, ChowNow is reasonable.