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PlateSpec vs Pocket Trainer

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

PlateSpec

Free trial Web

PlateSpec combines multi-location training updates with completion tracking, Spanish translation, and CSV exports. Pricing varies by location count, and the company states it has not completed a SOC 2 audit.

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Pocket Trainer

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Pocket Trainer combines learning content, operational tools and multi-outlet reporting for hospitality teams. Request pricing based on outlet count, user numbers and contract length, and factor in the per-outlet onboarding fee.

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The facts

PlateSpecPocket Trainer
Free planA free trialNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansFree or on request
Plans published32
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteplatespec.compockettrainer.app
On restaurant employee training software#16 of 30#20 of 30

PlateSpec: what it does well

  • Rolls approved training updates out to every location.
  • Tracks completion on a live board.
  • Crew access needs no password or app installation.
  • Courses are automatically translated into Spanish.
  • Plans include unlimited staff and all features.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Pricing is per location per month.
  • PlateSpec has not completed a SOC 2 audit.

Pocket Trainer: what it does well

  • Includes more than 100 hospitality courses.
  • No per-course fee for the library.
  • Super admins can manage multiple outlets.
  • Standard onboarding includes management training.
  • Available on Android, iOS and web.

What to know first

  • Pricing is on request.
  • Onboarding typically costs £300 to £600 per outlet.
  • LMS cost varies with users, outlets and contract terms.

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