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$15 per month
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User industry
  1. Arts, entertainment, and recreation
  2. Accommodation and food services
  3. Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)

What is GoTab

GoTab is a restaurant point-of-sale and ordering platform designed to support on-premise and off-premise ordering, payments, and fulfillment workflows. It is used by restaurants, bars, breweries, and multi-location hospitality operators to manage menus, orders, and guest checkout across channels such as QR code ordering, counter service, and delivery/pickup. The product emphasizes digital ordering and guest self-service alongside POS operations, with integrations intended to connect to other restaurant systems.

pros

Omnichannel ordering and payments

GoTab supports multiple ordering modes such as QR code ordering at the table, counter ordering, and online ordering for pickup/delivery. This helps operators standardize menu and checkout workflows across on-premise and off-premise channels. Compared with solutions focused primarily on third-party marketplace ordering, GoTab is positioned to keep ordering and payment flows within the restaurant’s own POS-led stack.

Hospitality-focused service models

The platform is built for common hospitality scenarios including bars, breweries, and venues that need flexible ordering and tab/checkout experiences. Digital ordering can reduce reliance on staff for routine ordering and payment steps while still supporting staffed service. This is useful for high-volume environments where speed of service and line management matter.

Integration-oriented POS approach

GoTab is designed to connect with other restaurant technologies (for example, delivery, loyalty/CRM, and operational tools) rather than operating as a closed system. This can help restaurants that already use specialized tools extend their stack without replacing everything at once. It also supports multi-location operators that need consistent menu and ordering configuration across sites.

cons

Integration depth varies by stack

Restaurant environments often include accounting, inventory, kitchen display, loyalty, and delivery systems, and the practical value depends on the specific integrations available and their maturity. Some integrations may require additional configuration, third-party fees, or custom work. Buyers typically need to validate end-to-end workflows (menu sync, order injection, refunds, reporting) in a pilot.

Learning curve for operations

Moving to a POS that emphasizes digital ordering and self-service can require changes to front-of-house processes, staff training, and guest communication. Operators may need to redesign service steps (e.g., how tabs are opened/closed, how issues are handled when guests order from phones). This can be a barrier for teams accustomed to traditional POS workflows.

Not a delivery marketplace

GoTab is not itself a consumer delivery marketplace, so restaurants seeking built-in demand generation still rely on external marketplaces or their own marketing. Managing multiple delivery channels typically requires additional tools or integrations to consolidate orders and dispatch. This can increase operational complexity compared with using a single marketplace-centric solution.

Plan & Pricing

Plan Price Key features & notes
Basic $15/mo Core GoTab POS (QR & Online Ordering included). Many advanced features are available as paid add‑ons: Additional counter/handheld POS +$25/mo; KDS +$25/mo; Kiosk +$25/mo; Easy Tab +$25/mo; 24x7 support +$35/mo; Accounting integration (QBO & Xero) +$10/mo. Card processing starts at 2.40% + $0.15. Request a demo is offered. Sources: GoTab pricing page.
Pro (Most popular) $99/mo Broader feature set included (24x7 support, accounting integrations, QR & online ordering, API access, multiple zones, dynamic pricing rules & coupons, dynamic routing, etc.). Addt'l counter/handheld POS, KDS, Kiosk typically listed at +$35/mo on Pro. Request a demo.
Sync (Cloud & On Premises) $229/mo Sync (cloud & on‑premises) plan — includes Pro features plus on‑premise server connection/sync capabilities. Add‑ons follow Pro pricing (+$35/mo). Intended for multi‑location / on‑prem deployments.

Additional pricing notes:

  • Advanced features/add‑ons listed on the official pricing page (examples: On‑Premise Server Connection, Loyalty + Memberships, Fraud Protection, Order Status SMS, Gift Cards, 3rd Party Aggregation, Multi‑location management, Automatic Remittances, Invoice/Recipe/Inventory modules by Opsi) are generally +$45/mo where shown on the pricing page.
  • Card processing: Starting at 2.40% + $0.15 (rates qualify with additional percentages for AmEx, corporate, and international transactions as noted on the official pricing page).
  • Hardware bundles sold via GoTab’s official shop (examples: Mobile POS Bundles $303–$378; KDS Bundles $630–$1,035; Single Screen POS Bundles $759–$995; Kiosk Bundles $992–$1,226).

Seller details

GoTab, Inc.
Arlington, VA, USA
Private
https://gotab.io
https://x.com/gotabinc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotab/

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