Compare SpotOn and SevenRooms on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Retail, Restaurant & POS tools, subscription plus transaction fees vs Custom…
At a Glance
SpotOn
SevenRooms
Primary category
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Retail, Restaurant & POS
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
subscription plus transaction fees
Custom quote-based pricing per venue, billed on an annual contract
Starting price
$0/month software (plus payment processing rates)
Approximately $499 per month per venue, custom quote required
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Not documented
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
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
SevenRooms
Pros
Deep guest CRM that supports genuine personalization across repeat visits
Access to DoorDash and Deliveroo reservation marketplace traffic without per-cover fees
Covers reservations, table management, and marketing in one connected system
Backed by significant funding and now part of DoorDash's broader hospitality ecosystem
Cons
Pricing is not published and requires a sales conversation to obtain a quote
Reported starting cost of around 499 dollars per month per venue may be high for very small independent restaurants
Some advanced marketing and messaging features are priced as separate add-ons
Acquisition by DoorDash in 2025 may bring future changes to product direction or data handling
Use Cases
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.
SevenRooms
Restaurant Reservations and Waitlist — A busy restaurant uses SevenRooms to manage online reservations and a digital waitlist during peak hours.
Hotel Guest Personalization — A hotel's dining outlet uses SevenRooms' guest CRM to track VIP preferences and special occasions across visits.
Nightlife Venue Marketing — A nightlife venue uses SevenRooms' marketing automation and reservation marketplace access to fill tables on slower nights.