--- description: Review of SpotOn Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: SpotOn | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Waitlist Software](/directory/4323/waitlist/software) > [SpotOn](/software/96536/spoton-restaurant) # SpotOn Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/96536/spoton-restaurant Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/96536/spoton-restaurant?page=2) > SpotOn Restaurant is a cloud-based point-of-sale solution that enables businesses to streamline processes related to food ordering, tableside payments, customer retention and more. The online ordering functionality enables businesses to create custom menus, accept online requests and redirect the order to the kitchen on a centralized platform. SpotOn Restaurant provides a mobile order and payment functionality, which lets customers access menu, send table orders to the kitchen and pay using an EMV, Apple Pay and Android Pay-enabled card reader. It comes with a labor-management module, which allows businesses to administer human resources operations related to shifts, employee hours and gratuities. Additionally, managers and leaders can gain insights into processes across transactions, POS, hourly sales, special events and loyalty campaigns. SpotOn Restaurant facilitates integration with several third-party solutions such as HotSchedules, Ctuit, Intuit Quickbooks and more. It is available on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via phone and email. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 371 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 371 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: SpotOn - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2013 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$99.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Subscription pricing starts at $99/month. A free plan is available. Contact SpotOn for more information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Mexico, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Integration - Activities Booking - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Availability Management - Bar Tab Management - Barcode Recognition - Barcode/Ticket Scanning - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Booking Notes - Built-in Accounting - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Calendar/Reminder System - Campaign Analytics ## Integrations (27 total) - 7shifts - Apple Pay - Auto Decision Platform - BevSpot Food and Beverage Management - Craftable - DAVO - DolceClock - DoorDash for Merchants - HotSchedules - INControl - MarginEdge - Marqii - PayPal - Paycom - Paycor ... and 12 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Waitlist Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4323/waitlist/software) ## Related Categories - [Waitlist Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4323/waitlist/software) - [Restaurant POS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/41/restaurant-pos-software/software) - [POS Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/210/web-based-point-of-sale-software/software) - [Pub ePOS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/389/bar-pos-software/software) - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/2165/restaurant-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Not sure what I would do without him. > > **Cons**: All the different sites for all the different platforms and changes to the way reports look. ----- ### "District Manager" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *19 September 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: SpotOn helps our restaurants run more efficiantly. \[sensitive content hidden\] is one of the most helpful person working at SpotOn. > > **Cons**: Sometimes it's hard to get customer service on the weekend. If our system goes down it is hard to get someone that knows how to fix the problem. ----- ### "Ok POS, terrible developer experience - 26 days and still no API key" — 2.0/5 > **Michael** | *14 April 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: In-store POS works well. Card processing is reliable. The hardware is solid. Reporting dashboard is decent for a restaurant operation. > > **Cons**: API access process is broken. 26 days from first request to receiving a Google Form — not credentials, a form. No self-serve developer portal. No sandbox. No timeline given at any step. Stripe gives you keys in 30 seconds. Square gives you a sandbox in 2 minutes. SpotOn makes you email three people, wait through OOO auto-replies, and fill out an intake form just to start the approval process. If your business depends on a custom integration, budget a month of waiting. > > SpotOn is a fine POS for in-store transactions. The product works. But the developer experience is nonexistent. We are building online ordering for a coffee shop that opens this week. The POS is installed, the website is live, the API spec is written. SpotOn is the only bottleneck. There is no escalation path, no public developer email that works (partner-support@ bounces), and no visibility into where your request sits in their pipeline. ----- ### "Better than many" — 4.0/5 > **Cindy** | *13 May 2025* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: 24/7 Customer Service Good working reports Fast "fixes" for most things KDS is interactive and so easy to read compared to others > > **Cons**: POS main screen slow and not touch sensitive as it should be Menu build not handled as well as I would have liked and as I was assured it would be End of Day functionality is troublesome every day > > Definitely better than my last system, but not everything it was sold to be. Things I was assured were great end up with caveat. ----- ### "A Restaurant‑Focused All‑in‑One Platform" — 5.0/5 > **Radha** | *27 April 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about SpotOn was its all‑in‑one approach tailored specifically for restaurants. The platform combines POS, online ordering, reservations, marketing, and reporting in a way that feels cohesive and practical for day‑to‑day operations. I especially appreciated how intuitive the system is for staff and how it provides useful insights to help operators better understand sales performance and customer behavior. The restaurant‑first focus made it feel purpose‑built rather than generic. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about SpotOn was that some areas of the platform felt less flexible and more rigid to customize, particularly when tailoring workflows or reports to specific business needs. While the system is generally intuitive, certain features required additional steps or support to configure properly. There were also occasional limitations in reporting depth, which made deeper analysis more challenging for more complex operational needs. > > Overall, my experience with SpotOn was positive and well‑rounded, particularly for restaurant‑focused operations. The platform stands out for its all‑in‑one approach, combining POS, online ordering, marketing, and reporting into a single system that supports day‑to‑day efficiency. I found the interface intuitive for staff, and the restaurant‑specific tools helped streamline operations while providing useful insights into sales and customer behavior. That said, some aspects of the platform felt less flexible when it came to customization and advanced reporting. Certain configurations required additional steps or support, which could slow down implementation for more complex needs. Despite this, SpotOn remains a strong, restaurant‑centric solution that delivers solid functionality and value, especially for businesses looking for an integrated system designed with operators in mind. ----- Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/96536/spoton-restaurant?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/96536/spoton-restaurant) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data