Restrofi vs Torqus — The honest comparison
Torqus (acquired by Info Edge) is built for QSR chains — enterprise pricing, sales-call onboarding, and hardware requirements. Restrofi gives growing Indian restaurants enterprise-grade QR ordering, KDS, and AI analytics with instant self-serve signup 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
or ₹6,999/outlet for the first year billed yearly, then ₹8,388/outlet/year · prices exclude GST
Torqus
Contact sales
Enterprise pricing · hardware typically required
- Multi-outlet chain management
- Central kitchen integration
- Supply chain management
- QSR-focused workflows
Torqus is enterprise-focused. Pricing requires a sales process. Hardware and onboarding costs apply.
The numbers behind the switch
Context that matters when comparing Restrofi and Torqus: 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 | Torqus |
|---|---|---|
| No hardware required Torqus enterprise deployments require POS hardware | Available | Not available |
| Zero commission on orders | Available | Available |
| QR code ordering Torqus is a QSR counter POS — no dine-in QR table ordering | Available | Not available |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) | Available | Available |
| GST-compliant invoicing | Available | Available |
| Runs in browser on any device | Available | Not available |
| AI revenue insights (RestroAI) | Available | Not available |
| WhatsApp order notifications | Available | Not available |
| Multi-outlet management | Available | Available |
| No setup fees | Available | Not available |
| Pricing from ₹699/outlet/month | Available | Not available |
| Instant self-serve signup Torqus requires a full sales and onboarding process | Available | Not available |
| Central kitchen / supply chain Torqus strength for large QSR chains | Not available | Available |
When is Torqus the better choice?
An honest comparison cuts both ways. Choose Torqus over Restrofi if:
- You're a QSR chain that needs central-kitchen and supply-chain-management modules
- You have existing Torqus chain integrations and workflows you'd rather not migrate
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 Torqus in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
01
Export your menu from Torqus
Ask your Torqus account manager for a menu data export or use the POS export function.
02
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. No demo required. Ready in 60 seconds.
03
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import. Upload the CSV — all items and categories appear immediately.
04
Set up QR codes for your tables
Restrofi generates a QR per table. Print and place them — no hardware swap required.
05
Go live
Orders hit your KDS instantly, GST invoices auto-generate, and RestroAI starts watching your revenue.
Frequently asked questions
Is Restrofi a good Torqus alternative for independent restaurants?
Yes. Torqus is designed for large QSR chains. Restrofi gives independent and growing restaurants enterprise-grade capabilities — QR ordering, KDS, AI analytics — from ₹699/month with instant signup.
Does Torqus support QR table ordering?
Torqus is primarily a counter QSR POS. It does not offer native QR-based table ordering. Restrofi includes QR ordering for every table out of the box.
How does Restrofi compare to Torqus on pricing?
Restrofi starts at ₹699 per outlet per month with public pricing and no setup fees. Torqus requires a sales process with enterprise pricing and hardware costs.
Does Restrofi run in a browser without hardware like Torqus requires?
Yes. Restrofi runs entirely in the browser. Torqus enterprise deployments typically require dedicated POS hardware.
Does Restrofi have AI analytics like a modern restaurant management system?
Yes. RestroAI is included in the Premium plan — revenue anomaly detection, margin tracking, and festival-readiness predictions. Torqus has standard reporting but no AI layer.
When is Torqus a better choice than Restrofi?
Torqus is the better choice if: You're a QSR chain that needs central-kitchen and supply-chain-management modules; You have existing Torqus chain integrations and workflows you'd rather not migrate. 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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