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CaterOps vs Smart Cater

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

CaterOps

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

CaterOps connects event tracking with BEO pricing, client approvals, floor plans, and kitchen and staffing workflows. The free tier has a five-event monthly cap, and signups are not yet available.

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Smart Cater brings event, order, inventory, and billing functions together for catering and restaurant operations. The free plan covers up to five users, while larger support options are listed with paid plans.

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The facts

	CaterOps	Smart Cater
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Professional: ₹999 a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cater-ops.com	smartcater.in
On restaurant catering software	#2 of 33	#6 of 33

CaterOps: what it does well

Tracks events through completion in three view types
BEO builder calculates listed costs and adjustments
Client portal supports proposal approval and signatures
Signed food lines seed station-based prep lists
Free plan includes up to five events monthly

What to know first

Signups are listed as coming soon
iOS and Android apps are listed as coming soon
Free plan allows one team member
Free plan caps events at five monthly

Smart Cater: what it does well

Handles orders and reservations.
Tracks inventory in real time.
Can automatically reorder low-stock items.
Includes invoicing and payment processing.
Free plan supports up to five users.

What to know first

Professional costs ₹999/user/mo.
Enterprise costs ₹1,399 per user per month.
Proposal builder is not available.
Contract signing is not available.

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