Comparison
MenuBear vs GloriaFood
Both let restaurants take orders from a QR code with no commission. The difference: GloriaFood is a free online-ordering widget that Oracle is retiring on April 30, 2027, while MenuBear is an actively developed all-in-one platform that adds in-table ordering, multi-guest tabs, a kitchen board, reservations, and loyalty for a flat €59 per month.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | MenuBear | GloriaFood |
|---|---|---|
| Status & roadmap | Actively developed | Retiring April 30, 2027 (Oracle) |
| Commission per order | None — flat monthly fee | None on the free ordering tier |
| Monthly price | Free menu · €59 all-in (Pro) | Free core · paid add-ons ($9–$59/mo each) |
| In-table QR ordering | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-guest tabs (split by guest) | Yes | No |
| Live kitchen order board (KDS) | Yes | Order app, no kanban board |
| Online reservations | Yes | Yes |
| Loyalty program | Included in Pro | Via paid promotions add-on |
| Multi-language menu | 16 languages, auto-translated | Limited |
| Card payments | Included in Pro | Paid add-on (~$29/mo) |
| Hosting region | European Union | Global (Oracle) |
Where GloriaFood was strong
Credit where it's due: GloriaFood's free ordering tier genuinely charged no commission, was quick to embed on a website or Facebook page, and served hundreds of thousands of restaurants. If you only ever needed a free takeaway-ordering widget, it did the job well. The catch is that it is now end-of-life, full features required stacking paid add-ons, and it never offered multi-guest table tabs or a kanban kitchen board for dine-in service.
When to choose which
- Choose MenuBear if you run a dine-in restaurant, want one tool for ordering plus kitchen, reservations and loyalty, and need a platform that will still be here next year.
- GloriaFood is no longer accepting new customers and shuts down in 2027, so it is not a viable choice for a new setup.
Common questions
What is the main difference between MenuBear and GloriaFood?
- GloriaFood is a free online-ordering widget that Oracle is retiring in 2027. MenuBear is an actively developed, all-in-one restaurant platform: it keeps the free, no-commission QR menu but adds in-table ordering, multi-guest tabs, a kitchen board, reservations, and loyalty for a flat €59 per month.
Is MenuBear cheaper than GloriaFood?
- GloriaFood's core ordering is free, but full functionality means stacking paid add-ons ($9–$59 per month each) for a website, card payments, promotions, and an app. MenuBear bundles ordering, payments, kitchen board, reservations, and loyalty into one flat €59 plan, which is often simpler and cheaper once add-ons are counted.
Does MenuBear charge commission like delivery apps?
- No. MenuBear charges a flat monthly fee and never takes a commission on orders, exactly like GloriaFood's free tier. Delivery apps charge 12–30% per order; MenuBear charges none, so every euro a guest spends stays with the restaurant.
Competitor details last verified April 30, 2027 from GloriaFood's official site and public shutdown reporting. GloriaFood pricing is shown in USD as published; MenuBear pricing is in EUR. Facts may change — check the vendor's site for the latest.