A ChowNow alternative with no setup fee, built for you.
ChowNow and BetterMakesCo both give restaurants commission-free ordering from their own website. The differences are in how you pay and who does the work. ChowNow starts at $229/mo billed annually, plus a $119–$499 setup fee. BetterMakesCo is $299/mo, no setup fee, month to month, and we build everything for you.
ChowNow vs. BetterMakesCo
| ChowNow | BetterMakesCo | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Launch from $229/mo billed annually, or $249/mo billed monthly | Core $299/mo, month to month |
| Higher plans | Grow from $319/mo and Elevate from $409/mo, billed annually | Growth $499/mo, month to month |
| Setup fee | $119–$499 | None |
| Commission on direct orders | None | None |
| Card processing | 2.95% + $0.29 per transaction | Extra, through Stripe, with daily payouts |
| Hardware | Printer listed at $250–$420 | Growth includes a kitchen tablet |
| Branded mobile app | Included ($99/yr Apple developer fee) | Not offered. Customers order from your website on any phone. |
| Who builds it | Not detailed on ChowNow's pricing page | We build your site and menu for you, in person if you're in Orlando or Central Florida |
Where ChowNow is stronger
We'd rather you pick the right tool. ChowNow has been around for years, connects to more than 30 POS systems, includes a branded mobile app, and its Launch plan costs less per month than our Core plan if you're happy to pay annually. If those things matter most, ChowNow is a solid choice.
BetterMakesCo is a better fit if you don't want to pay a setup fee or commit for a year, and you'd like a local team to build your site and menu for you and help you move your regulars over.
Questions restaurants ask
How much does ChowNow cost?
ChowNow's pricing page lists Launch from $229/mo, Grow from $319/mo, and Elevate from $409/mo when billed annually, with higher monthly-billing prices. It also lists a $119–$499 setup fee and card processing at 2.95% + $0.29 per transaction, and says additional fees may apply.
Does BetterMakesCo charge a setup fee?
No. Send us a photo or PDF of your menu and we build your ordering site. Core is $299/mo and Growth is $499/mo per location, month to month. Card processing is extra, and your customers pay a $0.99 service fee per online order.
Can I switch from ChowNow to BetterMakesCo?
Yes. Check your ChowNow agreement for its end date first. We can build your new site while ChowNow is still running, then you switch your website button, Google listing, and QR codes over.
Sources: ChowNow plans, setup fee, processing rate, and hardware from ChowNow's pricing page, checked October 2026. ChowNow is a trademark of its owner; we are not affiliated.