Spatula vs Restolabs

A better deal than Restolabs.

Restolabs offers white-label ordering but has no mobile admin app, frequent glitches, and limited support. Spatula gives you a reliable, fully-featured platform with a built-in merchant app.

The maths

What each really costs

Restolabs$55-$69+/mo depending on plan
Spatula$99/mo flat, more features, more reliability
Basic plan~$55/mo
Premium plan~$69/mo
Enterprise planCustom pricing
Per-order feesNone

Feature by feature

FeatureSpatulaRestolabs
Zero per-transaction fees
Custom domain
True white-label
Built-in merchant app (PWA)
Mobile admin (phone/tablet)
Group ordering
Scheduled orders with smart prep timePartial
Postcode-based delivery zones
Thermal receipt printing
Half-and-half pizza builder
Meal deal / combo builderPartial
Built-in loyalty program with tiers
Real-time order tracking + chatTracking only
Menu import from competitors
Customer allergen profiles
Honest deal detection
Daily specials systemPartial
Australian GST handling
Platform reliabilityPartial
Reseller/white-label program

Why restaurants switch

No mobile admin app

Restolabs has no mobile app for managing orders, you're limited to a Windows PC. When orders come in during a dinner rush, you can't manage them from behind the counter on a tablet.

Frequent glitches and double-charging

Users report double-charging customers, false card-declined errors, and disruptive backend popups. Platform reliability issues during service hours are a serious risk.

Slow customer support

With headquarters in India, timezone gaps mean support responses can be delayed. When something breaks during an Australian evening rush, you need help immediately, not tomorrow morning.

Radius-based zones only

Restolabs uses basic radius-based delivery zones instead of postcode-based. This means you can't set different fees for different suburbs or exclude areas you don't deliver to.

Frequently asked questions

How does Restolabs compare to Spatula on features?
Both offer white-label ordering with flat monthly pricing. Spatula goes further with a built-in merchant app (PWA), group ordering, scheduled orders with prep-time management, thermal printing, and postcode-based delivery zones, all features Restolabs doesn't offer.
Can I manage orders on my phone with Restolabs?
No. Restolabs only offers a Windows-based admin panel with no mobile app. Spatula includes a PWA merchant app that works on any device, phone, tablet, or Sunmi terminal, so you can manage orders from anywhere.
Is Restolabs reliable during peak hours?
Users have reported double-charging bugs, false card declines, and backend issues. Spatula is deployed on Cloudflare's edge network with sub-50ms response times and built-in error monitoring with automated alerts.
Does Spatula have a reseller program?
Yes. Spatula offers a reseller program where agencies and POS companies can white-label the entire platform under their own brand, similar to Restolabs, but with a more feature-rich and reliable platform underneath.

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