In short: «Commission-free» means you only pay a fixed monthly fee, with no percentage taken from your orders. Before choosing, calculate what you would pay in commissions based on your actual volume and check what is included in the fee.
What 'commission-free' really means
Some digital menu platforms apply a percentage to every order placed via QR, in addition to the monthly fee — «commission-free» means you only pay the fixed subscription, regardless of how many orders the menu generates.
Why per-order commissions can cost more over time
For an establishment with a high volume of orders, even a small commission per transaction can quickly exceed the cost of a fixed monthly fee — a calculation always worth making before choosing, especially for busy venues.
The typical cost of a fixed-fee digital menu
Fixed-fee solutions, with no order commissions, typically have a predictable monthly cost that includes unlimited menu updates, dish photos, and automatic translations — no surprises at the end of the month based on sales volume.
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Watch out for extra costs
Some platforms, beyond the per-order commission, charge extra for basic features like multi-language translations or dish photos: always verify what is included in the base price before signing.
How to calculate the real savings for your venue
Estimate the average number of monthly orders via digital menu and multiply it by any commission applied by a competitor, comparing the result with the fixed fee of a commission-free solution — the difference is often more significant than it seems at first glance.
Frequently asked questions about commission-free digital menus
How do I calculate what per-order commissions cost?
Multiply your monthly orders by the average order value and by the percentage. On high volumes, it can exceed a fixed fee.
What should I check in the fee?
If they include unlimited updates, photos, translations, and dynamic QR codes, and if there are costs per location.
Why is a dynamic QR code important?
Because you can change the destination without reprinting: read the comparison with the first QR code.
How do I try it?
With a 14-day free trial. Discover the page for restaurants and bars.
3 steps to take today
- Calculate your monthly order volume.
- Ask for the total cost from two suppliers.
- Compare the fixed fee and commissions based on the same volume.
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