A Superior ChowNow Alternative.

ChowNow helped restaurants escape 30% delivery commissions, but replaced them with expensive $199/month platform fees. I build custom, independent direct ordering systems where you pay absolutely $0 in monthly SaaS fees.

Commission-Free Shouldn't Mean Expensive

Many independent restaurants switch to ChowNow to avoid DoorDash and UberEats commissions. While the 0% commission model is great, ChowNow still locks you into a proprietary system that costs roughly $199 every single month, plus setup fees.

With a Custom PHP Architecture, you get the exact same benefit—0% commission direct ordering—but you actually own the technology. No monthly platform fees. Your customers pay you directly via Stripe, and you keep your hard-earned revenue.

24-Month Cost Comparison: ChowNow vs. Custom PHP