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CHRGD vs Melp
Both stand on restaurant franchise management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CHRGD focuses on franchise royalties, offering configurable rules, collection schedules, and a visible franchisee ledger. Its no-monthly-fee plan still applies a small transaction fee to platform-processed royalty payments.
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Melp brings communication, meeting outputs, shared workspaces and calendar sync into one service, with a free plan and trial. Compare the annual plan limits for users, storage and searchable history with your team’s needs.
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| CHRGD | Melp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: $14 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chrgd.io | melp.us |
| On restaurant franchise management software | #1 of 23 | #2 of 23 |
CHRGD: what it does well
- Configurable royalty and marketing fund rules.
- Nightly, weekly, or monthly collection schedules.
- Ledger shows sales, royalties, transfers, and status.
- Free Forever includes unlimited franchisee locations.
- Progressive web app works across devices.
What to know first
- A small transaction fee applies to processed royalty payments.
- Four named integrations are listed as coming soon.
- Free Forever plan lists email support.
Melp: what it does well
- Includes chat, meetings and collaborative documents
- Meeting summaries, transcripts and action items
- Real-time translation options are listed
- Calendar syncs with Google Calendar and Office 365
- Available across mobile, desktop and web
What to know first
- Standard is limited to 100 users
- Standard includes 9 months of chat history
- Premium costs $20 a month billed annually