Compare Craftable and SpotOn on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, Custom (quote-based, priced per location) vs…
At a Glance
Craftable
SpotOn
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Custom (quote-based, priced per location)
subscription plus transaction fees
Starting price
Not documented
$0/month software (plus payment processing rates)
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Not documented
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Combines purchasing, inventory, and accounts payable in one connected platform instead of separate point tools
AI-assisted invoice matching can meaningfully reduce manual AP workload for multi-location operators
Reported operator outcomes (reduced COGS, faster inventory counts) are grounded in real deployment data
Modular licensing lets operators start with the modules most relevant to their operation
Cons
No public pricing, so evaluating cost requires a sales conversation and quote
No published free trial or free plan for smaller operators to test the platform
Best suited to multi-location or growth-stage operators, less compelling for single-unit independents
As a specialized hospitality back-office tool, it does not cover POS, scheduling, or front-of-house functions
SpotOn
Pros
Software plans can start at 0 dollars per month
All-in-one ecosystem covering POS, payments, ordering, and operations
Ranked number one restaurant POS by G2 for multiple consecutive quarters
Serves both restaurants and general small businesses via SpotOn Terminal
Backed by major investors, indicating financial stability
Cons
Detailed hardware and software pricing is not published upfront
Requires a demo or sales conversation to get an accurate quote
Payment processing rates add to the total cost beyond the software fee
Primarily optimized for foodservice, with fewer industry-specific features outside restaurants
Full feature set may be more than very small or single-location operators need
Use Cases
Craftable
Multi-location inventory control — Restaurant groups use Craftable to standardize inventory counts and recipe costing across locations, catching variance before it erodes margins.
Accounts payable automation — Finance teams use Craftable's AI-assisted invoice matching to reduce manual data entry and speed up vendor payment approvals.
Centralized vendor purchasing — Purchasing managers consolidate orders across suppliers and catch price discrepancies before they hit the bottom line.
SpotOn
Full-service restaurant operations — Casual and fine dining restaurants use SpotOn for tableside POS, reservations, and staff scheduling in one system.
Quick-service and cafe ordering — Quick-service restaurants and cafes use SpotOn for fast checkout, online ordering, and kitchen display coordination.
General small business payments — Retail, salon, and automotive businesses use SpotOn Terminal for POS and payment processing outside foodservice.