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More features. No transaction fees. No contract. No surprises.
| Feature | ServeMate | Epos Now |
|---|---|---|
| POS System | (from £25-£39/mo) | |
| Card Payments | use your own provider | (1.7% per transaction) |
| Online Ordering | (0% commission) | (2.00% + 10p per order) |
| Kitchen Display | (£19/mo software only) | |
| Branded Website | (pricing not transparent) | |
| Kiosk System | (Classic & IOC) | (quote only + hardware) |
| Loyalty Manager | (third-party integration) | |
| Staff Scheduling / Rota | (third-party integration) | |
| Marketing Automation | ||
| SMS Pricing | (3.5p per SMS) | |
| HubRise Integration | ||
| TV Menus | ||
| Driver Tracking | ||
| Inventory & Profit Calculator | ||
| Health & Safety Module | ||
| AI Manager | ||
| Shift Assistant AI | ||
| AI Phone Ordering | (12p/min PAYG) | |
| WhatsApp AI Ordering Bot | (usage-based) |
What a typical UK independent takeaway actually pays monthly.
Realistic total for an independent takeaway
Epos Now is a general-purpose system that works adequately for standard retail shops or simple cafes where basic till functionality is enough. If you don't need advanced kitchen displays, direct online ordering, or delivery tracking, and you're comfortable being locked into long contracts with their payment processing fees, it might be a fit.
ServeMate is built specifically for UK independent takeaways and multi-site operators. We know that in a fast-paced takeaway, you need a kitchen display, delivery tracking, and direct ordering that doesn't eat your margin. If you want a complete, connected ecosystem for a flat £47/month with no transaction fees and no contract — ServeMate is for you.