Comparison
MenuBeacon vs GloriaFood
GloriaFood (by Oracle) is a free online-ordering system focused on delivery and pickup from your website. MenuBeacon is built for what happens inside the restaurant: QR menus at the table, dine-in ordering, pay-at-table, and a live kitchen view. Many restaurants use tools like these for different jobs.
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The short answer
Choose GloriaFood if delivery and pickup from your own website is your main channel and you can accept paid add-ons for payments and branding. Choose MenuBeacon if dine-in is your main business and you want table ordering, pay-at-table, per-table analytics, and a live kitchen screen.
Feature comparison
| Feature | MenuBeacon | GloriaFood |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Dine-in table QR ordering | ||
| Pay at the table (cards, tips, split bills) | Paid add-on | |
| Live kitchen dashboard (KDS) | ||
| Table QR codes with per-table tracking | ||
| Scan analytics (tables, peak hours, devices) | ||
| Loyalty stamp cards | Paid add-on | |
| Gift cards | ||
| Reservations with deposits | ||
| Delivery ordering with zones/fees | ||
| Pickup / takeaway ordering | ||
| Website ordering widget | ||
| Fully included | 10 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
Comparison reflects publicly available information from www.gloriafood.com as of September 2026 and may change — always confirm current features and pricing with each vendor. included, partial or add-on, not available.
Choose GloriaFood if…
- Delivery and pickup from your own website is your main channel
- You want free online ordering and can accept paid add-ons for payments/branding
- You need delivery-zone management
Choose MenuBeacon if…
- Dine-in is your main business and you want table ordering + pay-at-table
- You want per-table scan analytics and a live kitchen screen
- You want loyalty, gift cards, and campaigns without per-feature add-ons
MenuBeacon vs GloriaFood: common questions
Can I use MenuBeacon and GloriaFood together?
Yes. Some restaurants run GloriaFood for website delivery orders and MenuBeacon for dine-in QR menus, table ordering, and pay-at-table. They cover different channels.
Is GloriaFood really free?
The core online ordering is free; online payments, branding, and some features are paid add-ons. MenuBeacon includes branding and dine-in ordering on Free, and payments and loyalty in the flat $20/month Pro plan.
Try MenuBeacon free — no credit card
3 menus, unlimited items, 20 table QR codes, 5,000 scans/month, table ordering, and a live kitchen dashboard on the free plan. Upgrade to Pro ($20/mo) for card payments, loyalty, staff accounts, and integrations whenever you're ready.