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BakeSmart vs FoodCore
Both stand on bakery software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Visit BakeSmart 
Free trial Web
FoodCore combines recipe, labelling, allergen, stock, and production tools, with features divided across three paid plans. Check the offline-data limits and plan features, and note that the company does not offer a 24/7 helpline.
Visit FoodCoreThe facts
| BakeSmart | FoodCore | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | FoodCore Essentials: £250 a year |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bakesmart.com | foodcore.io |
| On bakery software | #7 of 9 | #3 of 9 |
BakeSmart: what it does well
FoodCore: what it does well
- Calculates batch cost, serving cost, selling price, and margin.
- Creates PPDS labels and a matrix for all 14 allergens.
- Tracks stock and schedules production runs.
- Recipes, ingredients, and label templates work offline after an online visit.
- Core includes Shopify and WooCommerce sync.
What to know first
- No free plan; trial lasts seven days.
- Uploaded images are excluded from database backups.
- Customer, order, and staff rota data are not stored offline.
- No 24/7 helpline.
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