What to Look For in an Online Ordering App

Before diving into the options, here are the things that matter most for Square sellers:

• Square integration — Does the platform pull your menu, modifiers, prices, and item availability directly from Square? Or do you need to manage two separate menus?
• Branding — Is the ordering experience branded to your restaurant, or does it live on someone else’s platform?
• Pricing — Monthly fees, per-order fees, commission percentages — how do the costs actually add up?
• Channels — Do you get a mobile app, a web ordering page, or both?
• Features — Delivery, catering, loyalty, push notifications, promo codes — what’s included vs. what costs extra?

The Platforms

Square Online

Price: Free (processing fees apply) Square integration: Native — it’s built by Square. What you get: A basic online ordering website connected to your Square catalog.

Square Online is the most obvious starting point since it’s free and built right into your Square account. It syncs your menu automatically and handles pickup, delivery, and QR code ordering.

The tradeoff is flexibility. Square Online sites look like Square Online sites — your branding options are limited, and you don’t get a mobile app. There are no push notifications, no loyalty rewards beyond what Square Loyalty provides on its own, and the ordering experience is functional but generic.

Best for: Restaurants just getting started with online ordering who want zero extra cost.

ChowNow

Price: Starts around $149/month + fees Square integration: Yes What you get: Branded web ordering + optional mobile app (additional cost).

ChowNow has been around for years and offers a solid commission-free ordering platform. They integrate with Square and several other POS systems. Their web ordering pages are clean and branded, and they offer a marketplace listing to help with discovery.

The mobile app is available but typically comes at a higher price tier. Push notifications and marketing tools are limited compared to newer platforms. Pricing can also be hard to pin down — you usually need to talk to sales.

Best for: Mid-size restaurants with budget for a higher monthly subscription who want an established platform.

DoorDash Storefront

Price: Free to set up (commission on delivery orders) Square integration: Limited What you get: A web ordering page powered by DoorDash.

DoorDash Storefront gives you a free branded web ordering page. Pickup orders have no commission, which is appealing. But delivery orders are fulfilled by DoorDash drivers and come with fees ranging from 8% to 12% depending on your plan.

The catch is that your “storefront” still lives within the DoorDash ecosystem. Customer data is shared with DoorDash, and the platform may promote other restaurants to your customers. Square integration is also more limited than native Square-first platforms.

Best for: Restaurants already on DoorDash who want a quick web ordering page with minimal setup.

Owner.com

Price: Starts around $399/month Square integration: No What you get: AI-powered restaurant website + web ordering + marketing automation + optional mobile app.

Owner.com is a well-funded, feature-rich platform with strong marketing automation, SEO tools, and a polished web ordering experience. They’ve grown quickly and have impressive case studies.

The biggest drawback for Square sellers is that Owner.com does not integrate with Square. You’ll need to manage your menu separately, which means double the work every time you update a price or 86 an item. The price point is also significantly higher than other options on this list.

Best for: Larger restaurants or multi-location operations with budget for a premium platform who don’t rely on Square.

Gegsy

Price: $19–$99/month (per-order fees vary by plan) Square integration: Full — real-time sync of menu, prices, hours, modifiers, categories, and locations. What you get: Branded mobile app (iOS & Android) + branded web storefront + delivery + catering + push notifications + promo codes + Square Loyalty integration.

Gegsy is built specifically for Square sellers. Your catalog syncs in real time, so any changes you make in Square are reflected instantly across your app and storefront. Every plan includes both a custom-branded mobile app and a web storefront — you don’t need to choose one or the other.

Delivery is powered by Nash and DoorDash Drive, catering is built in with advance notice and order minimum controls, and your loyalty program connects directly to Square Loyalty and Gift Cards. Marketing push notifications are available on the Pro plan.

The pricing is straightforward — monthly subscription plus a flat per-order fee based on your plan. No commissions. No hidden fees.

Best for: Square-powered restaurants of any size that want both a branded mobile app and web ordering at an affordable price.

How They Compare

Here’s a quick side-by-side:

The Bottom Line

If you’re a Square seller, the most important factor is how well the platform integrates with your existing workflow. Managing two menus is a pain — and a recipe for errors, incorrect prices, and frustrated customers.

Gegsy gives Square restaurants both a branded mobile app and a web storefront with real-time catalog sync, starting at $19/month. No commissions, no contracts, and your storefront can be live in minutes.

👉 Sign up and connect your Square account to see your menu imported automatically.