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An Owner.com alternative for independent restaurants
Owner.com and Forkrado both help restaurants get found and take direct orders. Owner.com costs $249 a month plus 5% per order, or $499 a month flat, and includes a branded mobile app. Forkrado costs $39 to $149 a month with no per-order restaurant fee, and focuses on Google and local search.
Side-by-side comparison
| Owner.com | Forkrado | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $249 + 5% per order, or $499 | $39 / $80 / $149 |
| Restaurant fee per order | 5% on Flexible, none on Flat Rate | None |
| Guest fee | 5% | 5% |
| Google profile and reviews | Yes | Yes, from $39 |
| Online ordering | Yes | Yes, on Pro |
| Branded mobile app | Yes | No |
| Yearly discount | Not listed | 2 months free |
| Contract | Month to month | Month to month |
Based on each company's public pricing page as of October 1, 2026. Check current pricing before you decide.
When Owner.com is the better fit
- You want a branded mobile app and loyalty program today.
- Online ordering is your main channel and you do high order volume.
- You want catering ordering built in.
When Forkrado is the better fit
- Your priority is showing up on Google and handling reviews, starting at $39 a month.
- You want to add online ordering without a per-order restaurant fee.
- You want automatic review replies, with 1-star replies held for your approval.
- You're in Colorado and want a local team.
What both get right
Both let you leave month to month, both disclose the 5% guest fee, and both help you move guests from marketplaces to your own ordering. Pick based on what you need first: an app, or getting found on Google.
Questions owners ask
Is Forkrado cheaper than Owner.com?
Forkrado's plans range from $39 to $149 a month. Owner.com's start at $249 a month plus 5% per order, or $499 flat.
Does Forkrado have a mobile app for guests?
Not today. Forkrado focuses on Google, reviews and web ordering.
Do guests pay a fee on both?
Yes. Both charge guests a 5% fee on online orders.
Can I switch from Owner.com to Forkrado?
Yes. Your Google profile stays yours, so switching mostly means connecting it to Forkrado and pointing your ordering link to the new page.
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