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COGS-Well vs EZchef

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

COGS-Well

Paid Web

COGS-Well combines inventory control, recipe costing, variance analysis, and menu analytics for food and beverage operations. Compare the per-location plans against the features needed across your sites.

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EZchef

Free trial Windows

EZchef combines inventory control, recipe costing, and menu analysis in an Excel-based Windows application. Check its platform, single-user file access, and separate license requirement before choosing it.

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The facts

COGS-WellEZchef
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebWindows
Lowest paid planSee the plansStandard: $289, paid once
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitecogs-well.comezchef.com
On restaurant inventory management software#16 of 26#12 of 26

COGS-Well: what it does well

  • Supports invoice scanning and mobile inventory counts.
  • Costs recipes and models menu prices against targets.
  • Compares theoretical and actual usage and cost.
  • Offers multi-location and commissary workflows.
  • Includes unlimited live online training.

What to know first

  • Foundation costs $199 a month per location.
  • Comprehensive costs $298 a month per location.
  • There is no free plan.

EZchef: what it does well

  • Counts inventory by category or location
  • Includes 400 sub-recipe templates
  • Graphs menu profitability from POS sales mix
  • Imports supported distributor order guides
  • Free phone and email technical support

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Windows and Windows Excel required
  • Does not track food and beverage purchases
  • Only one user can access a file at once

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