Torqus Alternative
Restrofi vs Torqus — The honest comparison
Last updated: · By Shashi Mishra, Founder, Restrofi
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
₹6,999/outlet/year (2 months free) · 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
Torqus enterprise deployments require POS hardware
Torqus is a QSR counter POS — no dine-in QR table ordering
Torqus requires a full sales and onboarding process
Torqus strength for large QSR chains
✓ Available · ✗ Not available · — Partial / limited
Migrate from Torqus in an afternoon
No technical expertise required. Most restaurants are live within 2 hours.
- 1
Export your menu from Torqus
Ask your Torqus account manager for a menu data export or use the POS export function.
- 2
Create your Restrofi account
Sign up at restrofi.com. No demo required. Ready in 60 seconds.
- 3
Import your menu
Dashboard → Menu → Import. Upload the CSV — all items and categories appear immediately.
- 4
Set up QR codes for your tables
Restrofi generates a QR per table. Print and place them — no hardware swap required.
- 5
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.
Ready to make the switch?
Get started today. Import your menu and go live this afternoon — no hardware, no setup fees.
Get started — cancel anytime