Petpooja Alternative
Restrofi vs Petpooja — The honest comparison
Last updated: · By Shashi Mishra, Founder, Restrofi
Both handle QR ordering and KDS. Restrofi adds AI analytics, works on any device with no hardware, and starts at ₹699 per outlet per month. Here is every difference, side by side.
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
Petpooja
₹Contact
Pricing on request · setup fees apply
- QR ordering + KDS
- GST invoicing
- Zero commission
- Requires POS hardware
- No AI analytics
Hardware + installation fees extra
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and Petpooja: 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
No hardware or setup fees required
Petpooja requires a POS terminal
✓ Available · ✗ Not available · — Partial / limited
Migrate from Petpooja in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
- 1
Export your menu from Petpooja
Menu → Export → download the CSV file.
- 2
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. Ready in 60 seconds.
- 3
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import → upload the CSV. All items, categories, and prices come across automatically.
- 4
Generate QR codes for your tables
Print and place them. Customers can start ordering immediately.
- 5
You're live
Orders hit your KDS, GST invoices generate automatically, and RestroAI starts watching your revenue.
Frequently asked questions
Why switch from Petpooja to Restrofi?
Restrofi offers zero per-order commission and requires no hardware installation. Unlike Petpooja, Restrofi works entirely in the browser on any phone or tablet — no proprietary POS terminal required.
Is Restrofi cheaper than Petpooja?
Restrofi Premium costs ₹699 per outlet per month, or ₹6,999 per outlet per year, with zero commission on all orders. Petpooja typically costs around ₹7,500–10,000 per year per outlet, plus hardware and setup costs. Restrofi has no setup fees and no hardware to buy.
Can I migrate my menu from Petpooja to Restrofi?
Yes. Restrofi supports direct CSV import from your Petpooja menu export. Most restaurants migrate their full menu and go live within one afternoon. No technical expertise required.
Does Restrofi have a Kitchen Display System like Petpooja?
Yes. Restrofi includes a full Kitchen Display System (KDS) that runs on any browser — no dedicated hardware required. Orders appear on the KDS the instant they are placed.
Does Restrofi support GST invoicing?
Yes. Restrofi auto-generates GST-compliant PDF invoices with sequential numbering, CGST/SGST/IGST breakdowns, and your GSTIN on every order — exactly as required by Indian tax law.
Does Restrofi require any hardware installation?
No. Restrofi is fully web-based. Your KDS, order management, and billing all run in a browser on any phone, tablet, or laptop. No proprietary terminal, no installation fees.
Ready to make the switch?
Get started today. Import your Petpooja menu and go live this afternoon.
Get started — cancel anytime