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Reelo vs Sidedoor
Both stand on restaurant marketing 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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Reelo combines loyalty, customer insights, and campaign tools for restaurant engagement. The free plan covers core campaigns and insights; Growth adds automation and other features for a monthly per-outlet fee.
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Sidedoor covers guest bookings and a broad set of venue operations, with offline staff apps and access controls. Consider which membership or venue plan fits the intended use and its listed cost.
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| Reelo | Sidedoor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Membership plan: ₹2,000 a month | Premium: £149 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | reelo.io | thesidedoor.co |
| On restaurant marketing software | #1 of 34 | #2 of 34 |
Reelo: what it does well
- Loyalty options include points, cashback, and tiered perks.
- CRM uses POS orders to update guest insights.
- Connects natively with 35+ restaurant POS systems in India.
- Growth includes a 14-day free trial.
What to know first
- Forever Free lacks Growth features such as automated campaigns.
- Growth costs ₹3,250 per month per outlet.
- POS connections listed are for systems in India.
Sidedoor: what it does well
- Free membership includes guest-list bookings and reward points.
- Guests can reserve tables and check in with QR codes.
- Venue staff apps support offline operation.
- Role-based access and administrative audit logging are available.
- Offers REST API documentation and tokens.
What to know first
- Square and Epos Now are listed as coming soon.
- Starter costs £99 a month.
- Pro costs £299 a month.
- Max costs £499 a month.
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