Restrofi vs ScanMenu — The honest comparison
ScanMenu offers affordable QR digital menus for Indian restaurants. Without a KDS, GST invoicing, or analytics, it is a starting point — not a complete solution. Restrofi adds all the missing layers at the same price point.
Pricing at a glance
₹699 /outlet/month
Premium plan · cancel anytime
- QR ordering + KDS
- GST invoicing
- Zero commission
- No hardware needed
- RestroAI analytics
or ₹6,999/outlet for the first year billed yearly, then ₹8,388/outlet/year · prices exclude GST
ScanMenu
~₹500–1,000/month
Estimated · basic plan
- QR digital menu
- Basic order collection
- Menu customisation
- Basic analytics
No KDS, no GST invoicing, no AI analytics. Basic QR menu without full POS capabilities.
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and ScanMenu: 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
✓ Available · ✗ Not available · — Partial / limited
| Feature | Restrofi | ScanMenu |
|---|---|---|
| No hardware required | Available | Available |
| Zero commission on orders | Available | Available |
| QR code ordering | Available | Available |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) ScanMenu has no KDS | Available | Not available |
| GST-compliant invoicing ScanMenu does not generate GST invoices | Available | Not available |
| Runs in browser on any device | Available | Available |
| AI revenue insights (RestroAI) | Available | Not available |
| WhatsApp order notifications | Available | Not available |
| Multi-outlet management | Available | Not available |
| No setup fees | Available | Available |
| Pricing from ₹699/outlet/month ScanMenu's entry plan is cheaper but lacks most POS features | Available | Partial or limited |
| Full POS billing + table management | Available | Not available |
| Staff account management | Available | Not available |
When is ScanMenu the better choice?
An honest comparison cuts both ways. Choose ScanMenu over Restrofi if:
- You only need a simple view-only QR menu and don't want ordering, KDS, or GST billing at all
- Your budget is below Restrofi's ₹699/outlet/month and a menu display alone covers your use case
For most independent and growing Indian restaurants that want QR ordering, KDS, and GST billing without hardware, Restrofi at ₹699/outlet/month is the stronger fit.
Weighing more than two options? Our guide to the best restaurant POS in India compares the main systems on price, hardware and commission.
Migrate from ScanMenu in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
01
Note down your menu items
ScanMenu does not provide a CSV export — screenshot or write down your current items and categories.
02
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. Ready in 60 seconds.
03
Build your menu in Restrofi
Use the Restrofi menu builder to add your items, categories, prices, and photos. Most menus are live within an hour.
04
Set up QR codes and KDS
Generate QR codes for each table and open the KDS on any screen — both available immediately.
05
Go live with full POS + GST invoicing
Orders flow to the KDS, GST invoices generate automatically, and RestroAI starts tracking your revenue from day one.
Frequently asked questions
What does Restrofi add compared to ScanMenu?
Restrofi adds a real-time KDS, GST-compliant invoicing, AI analytics (RestroAI), WhatsApp notifications, multi-outlet management, and staff accounts — the complete POS layer that ScanMenu lacks.
Does ScanMenu have a Kitchen Display System?
No. ScanMenu does not offer a KDS. Restrofi includes a full browser-based KDS that shows orders the instant they are placed.
Does Restrofi generate GST invoices unlike ScanMenu?
Yes. Restrofi auto-generates fully GST-compliant PDF invoices with CGST/SGST/IGST breakdowns and GSTIN on every order. ScanMenu has no invoicing capability.
Is Restrofi worth the higher price compared to ScanMenu?
Restrofi starts at ₹699 per outlet per month and includes QR ordering, KDS, GST invoicing, AI analytics, and multi-outlet support. ScanMenu's basic plan is cheaper but provides only a digital menu — as you grow, the missing features cost far more to patch separately.
Can I upgrade from ScanMenu to Restrofi without losing my menu?
ScanMenu does not export menus as CSV, so you will need to re-enter your items. Most restaurants complete this in under an hour using Restrofi's menu builder.
Does Restrofi support multi-outlet management that ScanMenu lacks?
Yes. Restrofi's Premium and Chain plans support multiple outlets with centralised menu sync and outlet-level analytics. ScanMenu is single-outlet only.
When is ScanMenu a better choice than Restrofi?
ScanMenu is the better choice if: You only need a simple view-only QR menu and don't want ordering, KDS, or GST billing at all; Your budget is below Restrofi's ₹699/outlet/month and a menu display alone covers your use case. For most independent and growing Indian restaurants that want QR ordering, KDS, and GST billing without hardware, Restrofi at ₹699/outlet/month is the stronger fit.
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