LimeTray Alternative
Restrofi vs LimeTray — The honest comparison
Last updated: · By Shashi Mishra, Founder, Restrofi
LimeTray builds restaurant websites and handles online/delivery ordering. For dine-in operations, it lacks a proper KDS and deep GST billing. Restrofi covers the full floor — QR ordering, KDS, GST invoicing, and AI analytics — from ₹699/month.
Pricing at a glance
₹699 /outlet/month
Premium plan · cancel anytime
- QR ordering + KDS
- GST invoicing
- Zero commission
- No hardware needed
- RestroAI analytics
₹6,999/outlet/year (2 months free) · prices exclude GST
LimeTray
~₹1,500+/month
Estimated · custom pricing
- Restaurant website builder
- Online ordering
- Delivery channel management
- Basic CRM
Dine-in KDS and GST invoicing are limited or require separate tools.
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and LimeTray: what ordering actually costs Indian restaurants, and where the market is heading.
25–35%
Effective cut food-delivery aggregators take per order in India once commissions, payment fees and ad spends are included — versus 0% commission on orders placed through Restrofi.
Source: Aggregator commission slabs as reported by NRAI member restaurants
₹5.7 → ₹7.8 lakh crore
Projected growth of India's food services market from 2024 to 2028, an ~8% CAGR — digital ordering is the fastest-growing slice of it.
Source: NRAI India Food Services Report 2024
500+
Restaurant outlets across India running QR ordering, KDS and GST billing on Restrofi.
Source: Restrofi platform data, July 2026
< 2 hours
Typical time from signup to taking the first live QR order on Restrofi — no hardware installation, menu imported via CSV.
Source: Restrofi onboarding data, 2026
Full feature comparison
LimeTray focuses on delivery/online ordering, not dine-in QR
LimeTray lacks a dedicated dine-in KDS
Basic billing; full GST compliance may need separate tools
LimeTray's core strength is website building
✓ Available · ✗ Not available · — Partial / limited
Migrate from LimeTray in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
- 1
Export your menu from LimeTray
Go to Menu Management in LimeTray and export your item catalogue.
- 2
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. Ready in 60 seconds.
- 3
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import. All items and categories transfer with your CSV.
- 4
Set up table QR codes and KDS
Generate QR codes per table and open the KDS on any screen. No hardware purchase needed.
- 5
Go live
Orders hit your KDS instantly. GST invoices are auto-generated. RestroAI starts tracking your dine-in revenue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Restrofi and LimeTray?
LimeTray is primarily an online ordering and website builder for delivery. Restrofi is a full dine-in POS with QR table ordering, KDS, GST invoicing, and AI analytics — built for the restaurant floor.
Does LimeTray have a Kitchen Display System?
LimeTray does not offer a dedicated dine-in KDS. Restrofi includes a full real-time KDS that runs in any browser on any device with no extra hardware.
Does Restrofi include a restaurant website like LimeTray?
Restrofi creates a public menu page for your restaurant. For a full marketing website with delivery ordering, LimeTray is more specialised — but for dine-in POS, Restrofi wins.
Is Restrofi cheaper than LimeTray?
Restrofi starts at ₹699 per outlet per month with transparent pricing. LimeTray's pricing is estimated at ₹1,500+ and requires a sales conversation.
Does Restrofi have AI analytics that LimeTray lacks?
Yes. RestroAI is included in the Premium plan, providing revenue anomaly alerts, margin tracking, and predictions. LimeTray has no AI analytics layer.
Ready to make the switch?
Get started today. Import your menu and go live this afternoon — no hardware, no setup fees.
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