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CardFree Loyalty vs ChefDesk

Both stand on restaurant loyalty software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CardFree Loyalty

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

CardFree Loyalty combines restaurant rewards, campaign tools, gift cards, and integrations across online and in-store experiences. Businesses need to contact CardFree for pricing and a demo.

Visit CardFree Loyalty

ChefDesk combines restaurant billing, inventory, kitchen operations and multi-outlet controls, with offline transaction storage and a 30-day trial. Businesses should request pricing based on their outlets and modules.

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The facts

	CardFree Loyalty	ChefDesk
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cardfree.com	chefdesk.in
On restaurant loyalty software	#12 of 25	#8 of 25

CardFree Loyalty: what it does well

Enrollment spans web, app, kiosk, tableside, POS, and receipts.
Programs can include tiers, catalogs, and banked points.
Campaigns support multiple channels and event triggers.
Customers can manage and send digital gift cards.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
The maker does not guarantee absolute security.

ChefDesk: what it does well

Stores transactions offline and syncs when connectivity returns
Generates GST-compliant invoices with HSN codes
Includes recipe-linked inventory deduction and wastage tracking
Supports centralized multi-outlet menus and reporting
Integrates with Zomato, Swiggy and accounting tools

What to know first

Pricing is available on request
Pricing depends on outlets and modules
Support hours are during business hours

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