Is 86 cheaper than Restaurant365?

Yes. 86 is $299/month with free setup. Restaurant365 costs $289-635/mo. You’ll save thousands per year with 86.

Honest Comparison

vs Restaurant365

Which restaurant inventory software is right for your team? We compared the features, pricing, and ease of use.

$299/mo

$0 Setup Fee

Restaurant365

$289-635/mo

+ Varies setup

Pricing verified November 2025

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How We Differ

Beyond just the price, here is the real difference.

Setup Time

Same Day

Restaurant365

4-8 weeks

Learning Curve

5 Minutes

Restaurant365

Weeks to months

Team Members

5 Included

Restaurant365

Unlimited

Offline Mode

Robust

Restaurant365

Unreliable

Feature Breakdown

See exactly where 86 wins.

Pricing & Setup

Feature	86	Restaurant365
Monthly Cost	$299	$289-635/location
Setup Fee	$0 (FREE)	Varies
Team Members Included	Unlimited	Unlimited
Annual Cost (single location)	$2,988	$3,468-7,620
Annual Savings vs 86 (Core plan)	-	-$480/year

Core Features

Feature	86	Restaurant365
Inventory Management
Photo-Based Inventory
Real-time Sync (No Refresh)
Holiday/Bridge Day Alerts
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Accounting Integration
Payroll Management
Scheduling
Recipe Costing

Mobile Experience

Feature	86	Restaurant365
iOS App
Android App
Modern, Fast Interface		Average
15-Minute Count Time

Team Management

Feature	86	Restaurant365
SMS Text Reminders
Manager Alerts (Missed Counts)
Push Notifications

Simplicity & Learning

Feature	86	Restaurant365
Setup Time	Same day	4-8 weeks
Learning Curve	Seconds (team), 5 min (web)	Weeks to months
Feature Complexity	Simple, focused	Very complex
Best For	Full platform	All restaurant operations

Data & Migration

Feature	86	Restaurant365
Free Data Import		Varies
Import Any Format	Paper, Excel, POS, CSV	Limited formats

Compare the Cost

See how 86 and Restaurant365 compare over time.

Time Period

Restaurant365 Cost$3,468

Includes $289-635/mo + $0 setup

86 Cost$3,588

$299/month flat. No hidden fees.

86 costs $120 more

But 86 includes inventory, ordering, AI accounting, recipes, reviews, tasks, and sales in one connected system — with free white-glove setup. Restaurant365 covers fewer features and charges for onboarding.

One connected platform vs. separate tools that don't talk to each other.

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Why Choose 86

All-in-One Platform: $299/mo includes inventory, ordering, financials, recipes, reviews, tasks, and sales
Simplicity: Team learns it in 5 minutes
Zero Risk: No contracts, 30-day refund
Free Setup: We handle the migration for you

Best For

Independent restaurants, bars, and cafes who want to stop overpaying for enterprise bloat.

Why Choose Restaurant365

•Complete restaurant management suite
•Integrated accounting, payroll, and scheduling
•Robust reporting and analytics
•Multi-location management

Best For

→Large restaurant groups needing all-in-one platform
→Franchises requiring standardized operations

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Restaurant365 bundles inventory with accounting, payroll, and scheduling — but if you only need inventory counting, you're paying $289-635/month for features you'll never use. 86 gives you focused inventory management for $299/month.

Absolutely. Restaurant365 is built for enterprise restaurant groups with complex financial needs. If you're an independent restaurant, bar, or cafe, 86 gives you everything you need at a fraction of the cost.

Yes! I'll import your inventory data for free, regardless of format (Excel, CSV, paper, or export from your current system). Most restaurants are up and running within about a week.

Setup takes about a week. I handle the data import for free, and I am available to help you get started.

No. I'll import all your existing inventory data. You can also keep your old system running during the transition period if you want.

86 takes 5 minutes to learn. If your team can use a phone, they can use 86. I also provide onboarding support.

86 is $299/month with free setup and includes inventory, ordering, AI accounting, recipes, reviews, tasks, and sales in one platform. Restaurant365 costs $289-635/mo. With 86, you get a full connected system instead of paying for separate tools.