Honest comparison

vs WISK AI

86 vs WISK AI — which one actually gets work off your plate?

Know the work is handled, even when you’re away from the restaurant.

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$299/mo
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86 $299/mo · no setup feeWISK AI $189–$499/mo · $299–$1,500 setup (tier-dependent)See feature breakdown

Pricing verified April 2026 · Per location, annual billing. Setup $299-$1,500 by tier. Invoice packs extra. · source

86 mobile app — staff counting inventory with photos and last counts

86 web dashboard — order from anywhere with forecasts and vendor-by-vendor totals

86 mobile app — team counting without the owner

Your data can be a mess.
We can work with that.

Most inventory apps take weeks to set up — and you still have to learn the software yourself. 86 is different: the AI does your setup, and the app is so intuitive you learn as you go. You’re counting and seeing your real food cost the same day you sign up.

You send us

Shelf photos
Paper lists
Spreadsheets
Invoices
POS exports
Exports from your current system

We handle

Organize your inventory
Set up your vendors
Import everything you send us
Migrate from your current system
Build your account so your first login feels like your restaurant

Our AI sets up your account in minutes — most restaurants are counting and seeing real food costs the same day.

And if you’d rather have a hand, a real person is one tap away — chat or a call, right inside the app. The AI does the heavy lifting; we’re here whenever you want us.

We use AI where it’s reliable — setup, invoices, and your numbers. Your team still does the counting, because that’s where precision matters and it’s the one thing AI can’t do accurately yet.

Where 86 actually differs.

Not a price fight. A different approach to getting the work done.

Who sets it up

AI does it for you

WISK AI

You configure (recipe setup on WISK takes 1–2 weeks of manual work)

Time to go live

Same day

WISK AI

1–2 weeks

Team members

Unlimited

WISK AI

3 / 15 / unlimited (by tier)

Cost updates

Auto via invoices

WISK AI

Manual (beverage focus)

Feature Breakdown

See exactly where 86 wins.

Pricing & Setup

Feature	86	WISK AI
Monthly Cost	$299	$189–$499/location
Setup Fee	$0 (included)	$299–$1,500 (tier-dependent)
Team Members Included	Unlimited	3 / 15 / unlimited (by tier)
Annual Cost (per location)	$2,988	$2,268 Essentials + $299 setup. $2,988 Professional + $750 setup. $5,988 Premium + $1,500 setup.

Core Features

Feature	86	WISK AI
Inventory Management
Photo-Based Inventory
AI Image Recognition
Real-time Sync (No Refresh)
Holiday/Bridge Day Alerts
Alternative Vendor Suggestions
Recipe Costing
Cost updates	Auto via invoices	Manual (beverage focus)
Beverage-Focused Features
Offline Mode

Mobile Experience

Feature	86	WISK AI
iOS App
Android App
Modern, Fast Interface		Good
Count speed (rough average)	~15 min per 100 items	Varies — slower without photos

Team Management

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

Simplicity & Learning

Feature	86	WISK AI
Who does the setup	AI does it for you	You configure (recipe setup on WISK takes 1–2 weeks of manual work)
Setup Time	Same day	1–2 weeks
Learning Curve	Counting is intuitive. Rest is learn-as-you-go.	Days to weeks
Feature Complexity	Focused — no bloat	Advanced beverage features add complexity
In-app support	Human chat inside the app	Email / help desk
Best For	Independents (1–5 locations)	Beverage-specialized operations

Data & Migration

Feature	86	WISK AI
Free Data Import		Varies
Import Any Format	Paper, Excel, POS, CSV	Various formats

Counting· proven at Zaco’s Tacos

“At Zaco’s Tacos, my bartender counted 200 items in 40 minutes on his first try.”

Hector Bilbao · owner, Zaco’s Tacos · builder of 86

Honest assessment.

Not a price fight. A different approach to how the work gets done.

Why choose 86

The AI does the setup for you. Send us shelf photos, spreadsheets, POS exports — anything. Our AI builds your account in minutes, and most restaurants are counting the same day.
Your team counts without you. Text reminders, live progress, and a notification when the count is done. 86 follows up so you don’t have to.
Costs stay current, automatically. Scan an invoice — item costs, recipes, and your books update in the background. You review what matters.
One tool, one login. Counting, ordering, invoices, and your books — no tool patchwork, no per-user fees, no contract.
Human support inside the app. Chat lives where the work lives, and a real person answers.

Where 86 fits

Independents (1–5 locations) that run food and beverage, and want the rest of the back office in the same tool.

Why choose WISK AI

•AI-powered image recognition for counting
•Up to 3 users on Essentials, 15 on Professional, unlimited on Premium
•Strong focus on beverage management
•Real-time inventory tracking

Best for

Bars and beverage programs that only need fast bottle counting.

Frequently asked questions.

AI recognition is impressive technology, but it adds cost and complexity. With 86, your team counts with photos and last-count context — roughly 15 minutes per 100 items, depending on inventory size, and no AI training required.

Yes. WISK specializes in bars, but 86 handles food and beverage together. For bars that want straightforward counting plus invoices, ordering, and books in one tool — without WISK's $189–$499/month per-location pricing and setup fees — 86 is a simpler fit at $299/month flat.

Yes. You send us whatever you have — shelf photos, paper lists, spreadsheets, invoices, POS exports, or exports from your current system — and our AI sets up your account for you in minutes. Most restaurants are counting and seeing real food costs the same day.

Our AI handles the data import, vendor setup, and account build in minutes, so your first login looks like your restaurant, not a blank account. Most restaurants are counting the same day.

No. We import your existing inventory data as part of setup, and you can keep your old system running during the transition if you want.

86 follows up so you don't have to. The app is simple for your team to use, 86 sends text reminders (not email), you can watch progress live, and you'll know when the count is done. No long training required.

86 is $299/month with setup included and unlimited team members, and it covers counting, ordering, invoices, and your books in one tool. WISK AI is $189–$499/mo plus $299–$1,500 setup (tier-dependent).