Restrofi vs Slick POS — The honest comparison
Slick POS offers a budget counter POS for small Indian restaurants. It lacks QR table ordering, a KDS, and deep GST compliance. Restrofi is available at the same price point while including QR ordering, a browser-based KDS, GST invoicing, and AI analytics.
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
Slick POS
~₹999–1,999/month
Estimated · basic feature set
- Counter POS billing
- Menu management
- Basic table management
- Order tracking
QR table ordering and KDS are not included. GST invoicing may require setup.
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and Slick POS: 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 | Slick POS |
|---|---|---|
| No hardware required | Available | Available |
| Zero commission on orders | Available | Available |
| QR code ordering Slick POS is a counter POS — no QR table self-ordering | Available | Not available |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) Slick POS has no native KDS | Available | Not available |
| GST-compliant invoicing Basic billing; full GST compliance requires configuration | Available | Partial or limited |
| 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 | Partial or limited |
| No setup fees | Available | Available |
| Pricing from ₹699/outlet/month Slick POS starts higher with fewer features | Available | Partial or limited |
| Full analytics dashboard | Available | Not available |
| Staff account management | Available | Partial or limited |
When is Slick POS the better choice?
An honest comparison cuts both ways. Choose Slick POS over Restrofi if:
- Counter-first terminal billing with peripheral hardware (cash drawer, barcode) is your primary workflow
- You don't need QR table ordering, a kitchen display, or AI analytics — just fast counter bills
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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Migrate from Slick POS in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
01
Export your menu from Slick POS
Log into your Slick POS dashboard and export your menu items as a CSV file.
02
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. Ready in 60 seconds.
03
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import. Upload the CSV — items and categories transfer automatically.
04
Set up QR codes for your tables
Restrofi generates QR codes per table. Print and place them — a completely new capability vs Slick POS.
05
Go live with KDS and GST invoicing
Your KDS runs on any screen. GST invoices generate automatically. RestroAI starts tracking your performance.
Frequently asked questions
What does Restrofi offer that Slick POS does not?
Restrofi adds QR-based table self-ordering, a real-time browser KDS, full GST invoice compliance, AI analytics (RestroAI), and WhatsApp notifications — all at a comparable or lower price point.
Does Slick POS have a Kitchen Display System?
No. Slick POS does not offer a native KDS. Restrofi includes a full KDS that runs in any browser — no dedicated hardware required.
Is Restrofi more expensive than Slick POS?
No. Restrofi starts at ₹699 per outlet per month — below Slick POS's entry pricing — and includes QR ordering, KDS, AI analytics, and full GST invoicing that Slick POS does not.
Does Restrofi support GST invoicing better than Slick POS?
Yes. Restrofi auto-generates fully GST-compliant invoices with CGST/SGST/IGST breakdowns from the first order. No extra configuration needed.
Can Restrofi handle QR ordering that Slick POS cannot?
Yes. Restrofi lets customers scan a QR code at their table and order directly — no waiter required. Slick POS is a counter POS only.
When is Slick POS a better choice than Restrofi?
Slick POS is the better choice if: Counter-first terminal billing with peripheral hardware (cash drawer, barcode) is your primary workflow; You don't need QR table ordering, a kitchen display, or AI analytics — just fast counter bills. 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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