Petpooja alternative: AppZet Billing vs Petpooja (2026)
Looking for a Petpooja alternative? AppZet Billing is a restaurant POS made in Odisha at ₹9,999 + GST a year on the Premium plan, with a kitchen display, QR table ordering, reservations and your own online store included. Petpooja's published Base Plan is ₹12,000 plus tax, and its QR ordering and kitchen display sit in plans from ₹20,000. Here is every difference, including where Petpooja is the better pick.
Pricing at a glance
- Kitchen display + QR table ordering included
- Your own online store, zero commission
- Table reservations included
- GST billing, inventory and recipes
- Staff, HRM and multi-branch
- Screens in English, हिंदी and ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- Cloud billing + inventory
- Food aggregator integrations
- Unlimited users and terminals
- AI agent
- QR ordering + KDS from ₹20,000 + tax
Petpooja pricing 2026
Published prices from Petpooja's own website, checked 5 October 2026. Petpooja notes that plans are "indicative and subject to change". Every price is before tax. The page does not say whether a price is per month or per year, or per outlet, so confirm both with Petpooja before you compare.
| Petpooja plan | Price (ex tax) | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Base Plan | ₹12,000 | Cloud billing, inventory, menu management, 90+ reports, food aggregator integrations, unlimited users and terminals, AI agent, online installation and training |
| Operations Manager: Growth | ₹20,000 | Base Plan + captain app, token management, Scan & QR order, kitchen display, Zomato/Swiggy reconciliation, Tally, API and SAP/ERP integration |
| Operations Manager: Scale | ₹30,000 | Growth + table reservation manager, kiosk software, e-invoice (1,000 credits) |
| Marketing Manager: Core / Growth / Scale | ₹20,000–40,000 | Base Plan + CRM and loyalty, virtual wallet, feedback QR, WhatsApp (WABA) credits; own website (My Website / OOW) from Growth |
First-year cost for one outlet
Using only published figures, and treating Petpooja's price as a yearly fee:
| Year 1, one outlet | AppZet Billing Premium | Petpooja Base | Petpooja with QR + KDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software, before GST | ₹9,999 | ₹12,000 | ₹20,000 |
| GST at 18% | ₹1,800 | ₹2,160 | ₹3,600 |
| Software incl. GST | ₹11,799 | ₹14,160 | ₹23,600 |
| Kitchen display + QR ordering | Included | Not in this plan | Included |
| Table reservations | Included | Not in this plan | Not in this plan |
| Own online store, no commission | Included | Not in this plan | Not in this plan |
| Devices (phone, tablet, laptop) | Ones you own | Ones you own | Ones you own |
Both need a thermal printer if you print bills or KOTs. Sources: Petpooja pricing page · AppZet Billing pricing
The numbers behind the switch
Full feature comparison
| Feature | AppZet Billing | Petpooja |
|---|---|---|
| Zero commission on your own online ordersPetpooja: own website in Marketing Manager Growth and above | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen display + QR ordering in a plan under ₹10,000Petpooja includes them in Operations Manager plans from ₹20,000 + tax | ✓ | ✕ |
| QR table ordering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen display (KDS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| KOT to each kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| GST billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory, purchases and recipes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Table reservationsPetpooja: Operations Manager Scale | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coupons and cashbackPetpooja: CRM + loyalty in Marketing Manager plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-outlet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff HRM: attendance, leave, payroll | ✓ | ? |
| Screens in Odia and Hindi | ✓ | ? |
| Android app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native iOS and Windows appsAppZet runs in the browser on any computer or iPad | – | ✓ |
| Offline billingOn AppZet's roadmap; Petpooja offers POS Local | ✕ | ✓ |
| Swiggy / Zomato orders inside the POSNot in AppZet yet | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tally / SAP integrationPetpooja Operations Manager plans | ✕ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp marketing creditsPetpooja Marketing Manager plans | ✕ | ✓ |
| Public price list | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-serve sign-up with a free trialPetpooja starts with a demo | ✓ | ✕ |
When is Petpooja the better choice?
An honest comparison cuts both ways. Choose Petpooja over AppZet Billing if:
- 1You want one of India's largest installed bases (Petpooja cites 1,50,000+ clients) with on-site installation visits.
- 2Swiggy and Zomato orders and reconciliation are central to your business today.
- 3You need offline billing on a local server, or native iOS / Windows apps.
- 4You need Tally, SAP/ERP, a kiosk, a call-centre module or paid WhatsApp marketing credits.
For most independent restaurants in Odisha and eastern India that want billing, KOT, a kitchen display, QR ordering and their own online store in one plan, AppZet Billing at ₹9,999 + GST a year is the stronger fit. Also read: how much commission food delivery apps take and all comparisons.
Move from Petpooja in an afternoon
No technical knowledge needed. Our Bhubaneswar team can do it with you on a free call.
- 01Export your menu from PetpoojaDownload your items and prices as a sheet.
- 02Create your AppZet accountSign up free. The 30-day trial has every feature.
- 03Upload your menuCopy items into the AppZet sample sheet (name, menu, category, price, sizes) and upload it in Menus › Bulk upload.
- 04Set up kitchens and tablesAdd kitchens, printers, areas and tables, and print the table QR codes.
- 05You're liveOrders reach the kitchen as KOTs, GST bills print, and your online store takes orders with no commission.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Petpooja alternative?
For an independent restaurant or a small group that wants billing, KOT, a kitchen display, QR ordering and its own online store at a published price, AppZet Billing is a strong Petpooja alternative at ₹9,999 + GST a year on Premium. If Swiggy/Zomato integration, offline billing or Tally matter most, Petpooja is the better fit.
Is there a free Petpooja alternative?
AppZet Billing is not free, but you can try every feature free for 30 days without payment details. After that, plans are ₹3,999, ₹5,999 or ₹9,999 a year, plus 18% GST.
How much does Petpooja cost in 2026?
Petpooja's pricing page lists the Base Plan at ₹12,000, the Operations Manager plans (which add QR ordering and a kitchen display) at ₹20,000 and ₹30,000, and the Marketing Manager plans at ₹20,000 to ₹40,000, all before tax. The page does not state the billing period.
Is AppZet Billing cheaper than Petpooja?
On published prices, yes. AppZet Premium is ₹9,999 + 18% GST (₹11,799) a year and includes a kitchen display, QR ordering, reservations and an online store. Petpooja's Base Plan is ₹12,000 plus tax, and QR ordering with a kitchen display is in plans from ₹20,000 plus tax.
Can I move my menu from Petpooja to AppZet Billing?
Yes. Export your items from Petpooja, copy them into the AppZet sample sheet and use Bulk upload. Our team can help on a free call.
Does AppZet Billing have a kitchen display like Petpooja?
Yes. The kitchen display is included in Premium. Each kitchen sees its own orders and marks them Preparing and Ready.
When is Petpooja a better choice than AppZet Billing?
When you need Swiggy/Zomato orders inside the POS, offline billing, Tally or SAP, native iOS or Windows apps, or on-site installation visits.
Petpooja is a trademark of its owner. AppZet Billing is not connected with Petpooja. Petpooja prices and features are from petpooja.com/pricing, checked 5 October 2026, before tax, and may change.
Ready to make the switch?
Bring your Petpooja menu. Upload it, set up your kitchens and start billing this afternoon.