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Appfront vs Sidedoor
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.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
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.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Sidedoor covers guest bookings and a broad set of venue operations, with offline staff apps and access controls. Consider which membership or venue plan fits the intended use and its listed cost.
Visit SidedoorThe facts
| Appfront | Sidedoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $99 per location a month | Premium: £149 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appfront.ai | thesidedoor.co |
| On restaurant marketing software | #6 of 34 | #2 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.
Sidedoor: what it does well
- Free membership includes guest-list bookings and reward points.
- Guests can reserve tables and check in with QR codes.
- Venue staff apps support offline operation.
- Role-based access and administrative audit logging are available.
- Offers REST API documentation and tokens.
What to know first
- Square and Epos Now are listed as coming soon.
- Starter costs £99 a month.
- Pro costs £299 a month.
- Max costs £499 a month.
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