Compare ChowNow for Restaurants and Olo 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
No pricing available
ChowNow for Restaurants
Star Rating
(71)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$199.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansOlo
Star Rating
(17)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Olo's "Order Management" feature is intuitive and allows for seamless integration with existing POS systems, making it easier for small businesses to manage their orders efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that ChowNow for Restaurants excels in its "Customer Engagement" tools, which help restaurants build loyalty through personalized marketing campaigns, a feature that many users find beneficial for driving repeat business.
- G2 users highlight that Olo's "Menu Management" is user-friendly, allowing for quick updates and changes, which is crucial for restaurants that frequently adjust their offerings.
- Users on G2 indicate that ChowNow for Restaurants has a superior "Support Quality," with many praising their responsive customer service and extensive resources available for troubleshooting and guidance.
- Reviewers say that Olo's "Analytics Dashboard" provides valuable insights into sales trends and customer behavior, helping restaurant owners make informed decisions, although some users feel it could be more customizable.
- Users report that ChowNow for Restaurants offers a more competitive entry-level price point at $199.00, which is appealing for small businesses looking to minimize costs while still accessing robust features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ChowNow for Restaurants
ChowNow Pro, Annual Plan
$199.00
Per Month
Essential tools to grow your direct sales and make online ordering more profitable.
- Direct Website Ordering
- Order Better Network
- Automated Email Marketing
Olo
No pricing availableFree Trial
ChowNow for Restaurants
No trial information availableOlo
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
52
9.0
12
Ease of Use
9.2
52
8.9
12
Ease of Setup
9.6
27
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
9.3
29
9.0
7
Quality of Support
9.2
52
8.6
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
29
8.8
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
52
8.1
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ChowNow for Restaurants and Olo are categorized as Food Delivery
Unique Categories
ChowNow for Restaurants is categorized as On-Demand Catering
Olo has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ChowNow for Restaurants
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Olo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
57.6%
Food & Beverages
25.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.0%
Hospitality
3.0%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
1.5%
Other
9.1%
Food & Beverages
37.5%
Restaurants
18.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Information Services
6.3%
Financial Services
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
ChowNow for Restaurants
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mounia A.
Verified User in Restaurants
Great software Clients list is yours so you use it to promote to them whatever you have in monthly basis Great customer service 24hrs Fast answers Always there to help Fair price Adding new features such us VIP membership and delivery with doordash
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
It is hard to get ahold of anyone at chow now
Olo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Restaurants
Olo has a ton of integrations, is the biggest player in the market, has solid up time and is a solid choice for anyone wanting to implement online ordering.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
Can’t say that there is anything I dislike about olo
Mounia A.
Verified User in Restaurants
Great software Clients list is yours so you use it to promote to them whatever you have in monthly basis Great customer service 24hrs Fast answers Always there to help Fair price Adding new features such us VIP membership and delivery with doordash
Verified User in Restaurants
Olo has a ton of integrations, is the biggest player in the market, has solid up time and is a solid choice for anyone wanting to implement online ordering.
Verified User in Accounting
It is hard to get ahold of anyone at chow now
Verified User in Financial Services
Can’t say that there is anything I dislike about olo
Alternatives
Discussions
How can we sync Chow Now information with our Quickbooks?
1 comment
JT
Hi Bill! This is a great question!
While we don't currently offer direct integration with Quickbooks at this time, our restaurant partners have access to...Read more
More Data is needed
1 comment
JT
Hi Ngoc! Thank you so much for your feedback here!
While there isn't a built-in feature for itemized reporting on our platform at this time, our team is...Read more
Have you considered a more seamless way for groups to order?
1 comment
JT
Hi Johnette! Thanks for this great question and I would be happy to pass this feedback on to our product team, as we are constantly aiming to improve.
Our...Read more
Olo has no discussions with answers
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