Side by side
Appfront vs Forge
Both stand on restaurant marketing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Appfront if a restaurant needs branded ordering, varied loyalty options, and guest marketing tied to POS integrations. Basic is $99 a month, billed per location; the Enterprise (PRO) plan is $299 a month, billed per location. Businesses seeking a free plan should look elsewhere.
Visit AppfrontRestaurant brands should consider Forge if they want loyalty rewards, ordering and marketing tools in one platform, with POS integrations including Square, Toast and Clover. Brands should contact Forge for pricing and book a demo to begin; customers with food quality, refund or missing-item concerns need to contact the restaurant first.
Visit ForgeThe facts
| Appfront | Forge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $99 per location a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appfront.ai | joinforge.app |
| On restaurant marketing software | #6 of 34 | #10 of 34 |
Appfront: what it does well
- Supports branded ordering online, in-app, and in-store.
- Offers group orders and split payments.
- Loyalty covers cashback, points, tiers, and subscriptions.
- Co-Work can launch campaigns and handle operational tasks.
- Lists POS, delivery, dispatch, and marketing connections.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Basic costs $99 a month, billed per location.
- Enterprise (PRO) costs $299 a month, billed per location.
Forge: what it does well
- Guests can earn and redeem rewards.
- Supports in-app ordering and reordering.
- Offers VIP memberships for restaurant guests.
- Includes an AI marketing copilot for loyalty-app audiences.
- Integrates with Square, Toast and Clover.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Food quality, refund and missing-item issues go to the restaurant first.
- Its privacy policy does not specify a security certification or compliance standard.
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