No. 3 of 24 ·Restaurant Tip Management Software

TabPref

Web · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

TabPref is ranked #3 of 24 in restaurant tip management software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

TabPref plans and pricing

All plans

Free starter plan Free Scheduling · time clock · team chat · basic labor analytics for small teams tabpref.com · 29 Sept 2026

Paid plans Not published Per-location monthly rate; exact amount not stated Multi-location billing · advanced analytics · integrations tabpref.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on restaurant tip management software

Free plan: Yes
Custom pool rules: Yes
Payroll export: file
POS integrations: 5
Shift allocation: Yes
Employee app: Yes
Record granularity: shift

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The record

Product: TabPref combines hospitality workforce management with professional networking for establishments, service professionals, vendors, and consumers.
Scheduling: Scheduling includes AI assistance, drag-and-drop tools, shift swaps, and an open-shift marketplace.
Time clock: The mobile and kiosk time clock supports geofencing and 30-day persistent kiosk sessions.
Labor management: Labor tools include real-time cost tracking, 1.5x overtime alerts, and Fair Workweek compliance monitoring.
Tips and chat: Tip pooling supports hours-based, points-based, and sales-based distribution, while TabChat provides channels, direct messages, and shift coordination.
Events: Establishments can create and promote events, with Google Calendar sync.
POS data: Sales-to-labor analysis can use POS sales data from Toast, Square, and Stripe Terminal.
Payroll: Timecards can be exported in CSV and Excel formats compatible with ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Toast Payroll, and other major payroll providers; direct integrations are available on paid plans.
Security: TabPref says it stores data in U.S.-based PostgreSQL databases, uses TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest, and applies role-based access control.
Data sharing: TabPref says user data is never sold or shared with third parties.
Supported access: The product is available as a responsive web app and native iOS and Android apps.
Target customers: The site identifies independent restaurants and bars with 5 to 50 employees, multi-unit operators with 2 to 50 locations, hotel and casino teams, and catering companies as intended users.
Setup: The site says most operators complete setup in under 30 minutes and can import an initial schedule from a spreadsheet via CSV.
Consumer Discover: Consumers can browse, search, and follow establishments for free, RSVP to events, and message professionals with a free consumer account.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Restaurant Tip Management Software in 2026#3 of 24

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Sources

tabpref.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
tabpref.com/discover· checked 29 Sept 2026