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CartFlow vs Mobistro
Both stand on event catering software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
CartFlow focuses on the operational work around events rather than replacing an existing POS. Check plan limits and integration requirements, especially if you need Xero, its AI assistant or CSV import and export.
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Mobistro combines event and prep planning with inventory, cost tracking, and fleet records for mobile food and drink operators. It supports operations around an existing POS rather than checkout, with beta access free and the smallest post-beta plan starting at $22.99 a month.
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| CartFlow | Mobistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: 39 NZD a month | Smallest plan (after beta): $22.99 per business a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cart-flow.app | mobistro.app |
| On event catering software | #2 of 28 | #6 of 28 |
CartFlow: what it does well
- Tracks profitability by event, product and venue.
- Records sales and notes offline, then syncs on reconnection.
- Live stock counts include low-stock alerts.
- Works in a browser on phones, tablets and laptops.
What to know first
- CartFlow is not a point-of-sale system.
- Free plan allows 3 events per month.
- Xero and the AI assistant require Business.
- CSV import and export require Pro.
Mobistro: what it does well
- Event planning includes calendar, list, and map views.
- Recipes and servings calculate preparation quantities.
- Tracks event costs against actual results.
- Vehicle records cover service, damage, and cleaning.
- Beta access is free with no automatic paid conversion.
What to know first
- Does not handle checkout or replace POS reporting.
- Not accounting software.
- After beta, the smallest plan starts at $22.99 a month.
- The described iPad app is planned for the first release.
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