In short
For a small restaurant or cafe that needs a menu, table ordering and bookings, MenuBangla is free and takes no commission. If you must print VAT invoices or run a kitchen display, choose a full POS instead: Chilly POS lists plans from Tk 1,000 a month and Restora POS from Tk 2,499 a month, plus setup fees.
How did we compare them?
MenuBangla is our product, so read this with that in mind. We have tried to be fair: every other product is described from its own website, each price was checked on 18 October 2026, and we say plainly where MenuBangla is the wrong choice.
Prices change and some companies only give quotes, so confirm the details with the company before you sign anything. We review this page every three months.
At a glance
| Software | What it is | Price | Free option | Table QR ordering | VAT tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MenuBangla | Menu, table ordering, bookings, sales and expenses on your phone | Free, no commission | Everything | Yes | No |
| Engaze | Cloud POS with a website and chatbot | Free plan advertised; paid prices not published | Yes | Yes | Ask |
| Restora POS | Cloud POS with waiter, kitchen and customer apps | Tk 2,499, 4,499 or 7,999 a month, plus setup and training | Free trial | Yes | Listed |
| Chilly POS | Cloud POS | Tk 1,000 or 2,000 a month per branch, plus setup and training | 7 day trial | Yes | Not listed |
| Smart Software | Restaurant management software from a Dhaka IT company | Tk 5,000 setup plus Tk 800 a month for one store | No | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mediasoft | Restaurant POS from a long established local firm | Quote only | No | Not listed | Listed |
| Loyverse | Free POS app used worldwide | Free, with optional paid add ons | Yes | Not listed | Not made for Bangladesh |
| FloPOS | Open source POS you install yourself | Free download | Yes | Not listed | Check the local setup |
The options in detail
MenuBangla (ours)
A free platform that runs the guest side of a small restaurant from a phone: a live QR code menu, ordering from the table, table bookings, pickup orders, and a simple view of sales and expenses. Guests pay you directly by cash, bKash, Nagad or Rocket, and there is no commission.
It suits small restaurants, cafes, tea stalls and cloud kitchens that want guests to order and pay without new hardware. It does not print VAT invoices, drive a cash drawer or a bill printer, or handle payroll. If you need those, choose a POS below; you can still run a QR menu alongside it. See what MenuBangla includes.
Engaze
A Dhaka based cloud POS that runs on Windows, Mac and Android. Its home page advertises a free POS plan, with paid features as you grow, and lists table layouts with QR ordering, a waiter app, multi branch management, a free website on a subdomain and an AI chatbot for Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Its pricing page did not load when we checked, so ask Engaze what the paid features cost. Source: engaze.ai.
Restora POS
A cloud POS aimed at busy restaurants. It publishes three monthly plans: Starter at Tk 2,499, Mild at Tk 4,499 and Spicy at Tk 7,999, with installation and training charged on top. A free trial is offered.
Its plans list kitchen order tickets, kitchen display screens, QR ordering, VAT and tax management, inventory, waiter and kitchen apps, an Android POS and a self order kiosk; check which features each plan includes. Source: restorapos.com pricing.
Chilly POS
A cloud POS with two published monthly plans per branch: Tk 1,000 and Tk 2,000 a month, shown as discounted from Tk 1,500 and Tk 2,500, plus installation and training fees. It offers a 7 day free trial and mentions QR ordering, inventory and reservations. It has the lowest published monthly price of the paid systems here. Source: chillypos.com.
Smart Software
A Dhaka IT company that sells restaurant management software among many other products. Its restaurant page lists a single store package at Tk 5,000 setup, shown as reduced from Tk 10,000, plus Tk 800 a month, and a billing only package at Tk 2,500 plus Tk 500 a month. Payment is in advance and VAT is extra. It lists inventory, reservations, kitchen and table management. Source: smartsoftware.com.bd.
Mediasoft
A long established Bangladeshi software company with a restaurant POS. Its page lists VAT features, printing, kitchen tickets, inventory, cloud access and multi branch management. No price is published, so expect a quote. Source: mediasoftbd.com.
Loyverse
A free POS app for phones and tablets, used worldwide. The till, 31 days of sales reports, basic inventory, a loyalty programme, a customer display, a kitchen display and multi store management are free, with optional paid add ons. It is not made for Bangladesh, so check payments and receipts against your needs before you rely on it. Source: loyverse.com pricing.
FloPOS
A free, open source POS that you download and install yourself. Its Bangladesh page suggests checking the local tax setup and testing it before a busy service. It suits owners with someone technical to set it up and look after it. Source: flopos.com.
How to choose
| If you need | Look at |
|---|---|
| Guests to read the menu and order from the table, paying by bKash, Nagad, Rocket or cash, with no monthly cost | MenuBangla |
| A free till app for a counter or a cafe | Loyverse, or the free plan from Engaze |
| Printed bills, kitchen tickets and a kitchen screen | Restora POS, Chilly POS or Mediasoft |
| VAT invoices that meet current rules | Ask each POS company to show you. MenuBangla does not issue VAT invoices |
| A local company to install it and support you on site | Smart Software, Mediasoft or Restora POS |
What should you ask before you sign up?
- What is the full cost for the first year, including installation, training and any hardware?
- Is there a contract, and can I take my data with me if I leave?
- Does it take bKash and Nagad, and is there a fee on each payment?
- Can it issue the VAT invoices my restaurant needs?
- Does it keep working when the internet drops?
- Who answers the phone at 9 pm on a Friday?
Whichever you choose, you can put your menu online with a free QR code alongside it.
Only need a menu that guests scan? See our comparison of QR code menu apps in Bangladesh.
Common questions
Is there free restaurant software in Bangladesh?
Yes. MenuBangla is free for menus, table ordering and bookings. Loyverse offers a free POS app worldwide, and Engaze advertises a free POS plan.
Which restaurant software prints VAT invoices?
MenuBangla does not. Several POS systems list VAT features, including Restora POS and Mediasoft. Ask any company to show that its invoices meet your current VAT rules before you buy.
How much does a restaurant POS cost in Bangladesh?
Published prices on 18 October 2026 started at Tk 1,000 a month per branch (Chilly POS) and went up to Tk 7,999 a month (Restora POS), usually plus installation and training. Some companies only give quotes.
Can I use a QR code menu with my current POS?
Yes. A MenuBangla menu works on its own, so you can keep your till for bills and use the QR menu for guests at the table.
Keep reading
- Restaurant softwareRestaurant management softwareFree restaurant management software for Bangladesh: QR code menu, table ordering, bookings, live orders and sales tracking on your phone. No fees.
- Table orderingQR table orderingLet guests order from their table by scanning a QR code and pay with cash, bKash, Nagad or Rocket. Orders reach your phone instantly. Free, with no commission.
- GuidebKash and Nagad paymentsHow restaurants in Bangladesh can take bKash, Nagad and Rocket payments at the table, check transaction IDs, avoid mistakes and keep cash as an option.
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