Side by side
ChefTec vs FoodNotify
Both stand on restaurant back office software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
ChefTec brings recipe, inventory and compliance tools together, with production planning in Ultra and an enterprise offering for unlimited users.
Visit ChefTec Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose FoodNotify if your hospitality operation needs supplier-based recipe costing, COGS alerts, and POS connectivity. Starter fits a single location at €174.90 a month; organizations needing broader ERP, analytics, or multi-location onboarding must consider the custom-priced plans.
Visit FoodNotifyThe facts
| ChefTec | FoodNotify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: €174.90 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cheftec.ai | foodnotify.com |
| On restaurant back office software | #11 of 35 | #7 of 35 |
ChefTec: what it does well
- Recipe costing includes portion and yield analysis.
- Inventory tools cover purchases, invoices and stock value.
- Ultra includes production planning and execution.
- Nutrition calculations use more than 1,700 ingredients.
- Enterprise onboarding and training are included at no additional cost.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Some features and integrations are available for purchase.
FoodNotify: what it does well
- Calculates COGS from supplier prices, quantities, and allergens
- Alerts when COGS crosses chosen thresholds
- Connects with any POS system
- Supports inventory and yield scaling
- Mobile apps support ordering and inventory workflows
What to know first
- Starter requires €174.90 a month
- Starter covers one location
- Mobile app requires an active FoodNotify account
- Larger data exports require contacting support
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