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GoTab vs Kitchra Gift Cards

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

GoTab

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Choose GoTab if your venue needs guests to order and pay across digital and staff-assisted service while keeping a shared tab. Basic starts at $15 per location per month; Sync is the plan to consider when enhanced offline POS operation is needed. Account for setup costs, which an Account Executive estimates based on the operation’s size and complexity.

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Kitchra Gift Cards

Free trial Web

Kitchra packages digital gift cards into restaurant website and ordering plans, with no separate card fee and automatic checkout redemption. Restaurants should weigh the monthly plan cost and online-only channel against reporting, payment connections, and guest-list capture.

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The facts

GoTabKitchra Gift Cards
Free planNoA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Web, WindowsWeb
Lowest paid planBasic: $15 a monthStarter: $99 a month
Plans published33
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitegotab.comkitchra.com
On restaurant gift card software#12 of 40#16 of 40

GoTab: what it does well

  • Guests can keep one tab across staff-assisted and phone-based orders.
  • Plans include QR and online ordering.
  • Pro includes handheld access and a kiosk.
  • Sync includes OpServer for critical POS operations during internet disruptions.
  • Pro and Sync include 24/7 live support.

What to know first

  • Basic includes one POS per location.
  • Live support is an add-on for Basic.
  • Setup costs depend on the operation’s size and complexity.
  • Card processing starts at 2.40% + $0.15 for qualifying operators under $5 million annually.

Kitchra Gift Cards: what it does well

  • Digital cards are delivered to recipients
  • Balances and redemptions are tracked automatically
  • Gift cards are included in all three plans
  • Online payments settle directly to the restaurant
  • Gift-card reporting is available

What to know first

  • There is no free plan
  • The listed sales channel is online
  • Kitchra does not integrate with POS systems
  • Prices start at $99 a month

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