Carta vs Qamarero: prices and differences
Facts checked on 29 October 2026, on the public pages of Qamarero. Vendor prices change, so check the current ones before you decide. Carta prices are for Spain and Europe, in euros plus VAT. Latin America prices are in US dollars on the Latin America page. En español: Qamarero: precio y alternativas para hostelería.
Qamarero and Carta side by side
The two products solve different problems. Qamarero runs the whole venue, payment included. The table covers only what each company publishes.
| Aspect | Qamarero | Carta by OnePDA |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | From €119 a month. The Total plan (everything included) is €249 a month plus VAT. Growth, Delivery, Control and the Duo pack are priced in a configurator, not on the page. | Menu: €9 a month. Carta: €29 a month (founding price €15 for the first 10 venues, kept while you stay subscribed). Grow: €49 (founding price €39). All plus VAT. |
| First month | The software is free for the first month on new sign-ups. | 30 days free on every plan. Paying for a year costs 10 monthly payments. |
| Set-up | The FAQ gives Basic €200 and Pro €500. The page does not say which plan Pro is. Installation and hardware are quoted separately. | No set-up fee on any plan. The optional website add-on is €100 once with a 12-month commitment, or €300 with no commitment. |
| Commission | The page gives no card-payment rates or conditions. It presents direct delivery as commission free. | No commission on orders or bookings. |
| Contract | No minimum term. You cancel from the dashboard without penalties. | No minimum term on any plan. The optional website has its own terms. |
| What is included | In every plan: full POS, handheld ordering, QR menu, kitchen display (KDS) and ordering and paying from the table. Growth adds advanced bookings, CRM, loyalty and review management. Delivery and Control add delivery, inventory, costs and staff control. | Menu: a digital menu with a QR code, in Spanish and English, with an allergen filter and changes from your phone. Carta adds table orders to a bar screen and bookings with a calendar and a confirmation email. Grow adds a menu designed for your venue, unlimited users, a third language and the full history. |
| Own website | The pricing page does not mention a venue website. | Optional on any plan. It runs on your own domain and everything stays in your name. |
What Qamarero does better
If you want a system to run the whole venue, Qamarero covers much more ground than Carta. It does better in these areas.
- The POS and payment. The POS is where its product starts, and ordering and paying from the table is in every plan. Carta has no POS and no payment at the table yet.
- Kitchen and floor: handheld ordering for waiters and a kitchen display screen.
- Delivery: its own delivery, links to third-party platforms and rider management.
- Cost control: stock in real time, costs and shift planning.
- Support: its page says help is available every day of the year, from 09:00 to 00:00.
Where Carta fits
Carta fits when the POS is not your problem. If you already have one you like, you can add a digital menu with a QR code, an allergen filter, table orders to a bar screen and bookings without changing how you take payment.
It also fits when budget decides. Menu is €9 a month. Carta is €29 a month, or €15 at the founding price for the first 10 venues, and Grow is €49 or €39. There is no set-up fee, no commission on orders or bookings, and every plan has a 30-day free trial.
Carta is not a POS, does not take payment at the table yet and does not manage stock or shifts. If you need those, Qamarero is the fuller option.
Who should pick which
Pick Qamarero if you want to replace your POS and run the whole venue from one system. Pick Carta if you keep your current POS and want a digital menu, table orders and bookings, or if you want to start at €9 a month and sign up yourself, without a demo or an installation quote.
Weighing other tools? Read Carta vs Last.app or Carta vs CoverManager.
Questions
How much does Qamarero cost?
Its pricing page says from €119 a month, with the first month of software free for new sign-ups, and lists the Total plan at €249 a month plus VAT. The Growth, Delivery and Control modules and the Duo pack are priced in a configurator. Installation and hardware are quoted separately. Facts checked on 29 October 2026.
Does Qamarero have a minimum contract?
No. Its FAQ says you can cancel whenever you like from the dashboard, without penalties.
How much is the Qamarero set-up?
The FAQ gives Basic €200 and Pro €500. The page does not define a plan called Pro, so confirm in writing which plan each figure belongs to.
Does Qamarero charge commission?
The page gives no rates or conditions for card payments. It does present direct delivery as commission free. Ask for the payment terms before you sign.
Do I need special hardware for Qamarero?
According to its FAQ, no. It runs on any tablet, phone or computer. Any hardware you buy is quoted separately.
Is Carta a POS like Qamarero?
No. Carta is a digital menu with table orders and bookings. It does not replace your POS, does not take payment at the table yet and does not manage stock or shifts.
Sources
Facts checked on 29 October 2026. Every figure about Qamarero comes from its own public page:
If a figure has changed, write to [email protected] and we will correct it.