Multi-outlet economics
As the table above shows, per-outlet pricing and flat pricing diverge fast.
LimeTray alternatives
LimeTray Alternatives: What Indian Restaurants Should Compare
LimeTray is an all-in-one Indian restaurant platform — POS, online ordering, CRM and marketing in one suite, priced per outlet from around $49/month. The main alternative worth comparing is a focused commission-free ordering platform with flat multi-location pricing, which costs less if you run several outlets and don't need a full POS.
What it actually is
What LimeTray actually is
It's worth being clear about this, because most comparison pages aren't: LimeTray is a bigger product than a pure ordering platform. It bundles a point-of-sale system, online ordering, customer CRM, loyalty, and marketing automation, and it integrates with Zomato, Swiggy, Clover, UberEats and NCR Aloha. It's an Indian company with thousands of restaurants on the platform and genuine depth in the local market.
If what you need is a full restaurant operating system — POS terminal included, aggregator orders flowing into one screen, inventory and billing handled — LimeTray is a serious product and you should evaluate it on those terms.
This page is for restaurants comparing it specifically for online ordering, where the maths works out differently.
The cost structure
Where the cost structure diverges: per-outlet vs flat
LimeTray publishes three tiers — roughly Essentials at $49/month per outlet, Turbo at $149/month per outlet, and Supercharger at $199/month per outlet — on annual subscription terms.
The phrase doing the work there is per outlet. For a single restaurant, $49 is competitive. For a group, it compounds:
| Outlets | LimeTray Essentials (per outlet) | Ontabee Multi (flat) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$49/month | $49/month |
| 3 | ~$147/month | $99/month |
| 5 | ~$245/month | $99/month |
| 9 | ~$441/month | $99/month |
Pricing last verified: July 2026. Vendor figures change often — check LimeTray directly before deciding.
That gap is the entire argument for a flat-fee platform if you're growing. It's also why agencies managing multiple restaurant clients tend to land on flat pricing.
Side by side
LimeTray vs Ontabee, side by side
| Comparison | LimeTray | Ontabee |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per outlet, annual subscription | Flat monthly, per account |
| Entry price | ~$49/outlet/month | $0 free tier, $49 single, $99 for 2–9 locations |
| Commission | 0% on direct orders | 0% on direct orders |
| Scope | Full suite: POS, ordering, CRM, marketing | Focused: online ordering, own-brand storefront, app |
| POS included | Yes | No — integrates instead |
| Aggregator integration | Zomato, Swiggy and others built in | Via integration |
| Payments | Indian gateways and wallets | Razorpay, PayU + 9 more incl. Gulf and SEA gateways |
| Branded app | Available | Published under your own Play Store account |
| Contract | Annual subscription | Month to month, no lock-in |
Where LimeTray wins
Where LimeTray is the better choice
Plainly: if you need a POS, choose LimeTray, not us. We don't sell a point-of-sale terminal, and retrofitting one around a pure ordering platform is more painful than buying a suite that includes it. The same goes if deep native Zomato and Swiggy order consolidation is central to how your kitchen runs.
Common criticisms in public reviews centre on occasional performance lag and slow support ticket resolution — worth asking about in a demo, though note that many reviews on aggregator sites are vendor-solicited, so read them with that in mind.
Where a flat fee wins
Where a flat-fee platform wins
You keep your own payment account
Money settles directly to you through Razorpay, PayU or your gateway of choice, with no commission taken from any order at any volume.
No annual lock-in
Month to month, with full data export whenever you ask for it.
Your app is genuinely yours
Ontabee publishes your branded Android app under your Play Store developer account, so it stays yours regardless of what happens to your relationship with us.
Beyond India
If you're expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Southeast Asia, Ontabee already supports Telr, Tap, Moyasar, PayMongo and Midtrans, so money settles locally in each market.
Switching
Switching
Export your menu and customer data first, then rebuild it on the new platform, connect your gateway, run a real test order, and point your domain across. Ontabee does the menu rebuild for you — send it over and most single locations are live the same day. See pricing or the migration process.
Comparing other platforms too? See our GloriaFood alternatives or explore everything Ontabee does.
Frequently asked questions
LimeTray alternatives — common questions
How much does LimeTray cost?
LimeTray publishes three plans — approximately $49, $149 and $199 per month per outlet — on annual subscription terms. Because pricing is per outlet, total cost scales with the number of locations.
Does LimeTray charge commission on orders?
No. LimeTray is a subscription product and doesn’t take a percentage of direct orders. The cost variable is the per-outlet subscription rather than a per-order fee.
What’s the best LimeTray alternative for a multi-outlet restaurant in India?
Compare flat-fee platforms. Ontabee charges $99/month for 2–9 locations regardless of count, versus per-outlet pricing that scales linearly. If you also need a POS, LimeTray’s suite may still be the better fit despite the higher cost.
Do I need a POS to use an online ordering platform?
No. Ordering platforms run standalone and can integrate with an existing POS. Suites like LimeTray bundle POS in, which is an advantage if you’re buying both at once and unnecessary cost if you already have one.
Running several outlets? Flat pricing pays off fast.
Commission-free ordering, your own payment account, a branded app in your own developer account — and we rebuild your menu for you.
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