At a glance
| Item | Chefzi | ChowNow |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price, per location | $35 CAD | From US$229 on the entry plan |
| Currency | CAD | US dollars; no Canadian pricing page found |
| Commission per order | None | Commission-free direct orders |
| Delivery orders | Your own couriers or Uber Eats and DoorDash couriers | US$7.98 per order on Flex Delivery |
| Setup fee | None; menu setup and onboarding free | US$119 to US$499 |
| Card rate | Your own processor | 2.95% + US$0.29 |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Not published |
What ChowNow publishes
ChowNow lists three plans from US$229 a month, a setup fee between US$119 and US$499, and a card rate of 2.95% plus 29¢ (ChowNow pricing, checked 29 October 2026). Direct orders are commission-free, and delivery through its own network is charged per order.
There is no Canadian pricing page in evidence, so before comparing it with a Canadian product, ask whether they onboard Canadian restaurants and what they charge in Canadian dollars. A US price is not a Canadian price once the exchange rate and cross-border card fees land on it.
The setup fee and card rate do the damage
Compared with a Canadian flat fee, ChowNow puts three costs on top of the subscription: a setup fee up to US$499, a card rate near 3% plus 29¢, and a per-order charge for delivery. On a $40 order the card fee alone is about US$1.45. None of that is hidden, but all of it is outside the headline monthly price.
Where Chefzi is different
The price is published, in Canadian dollars, before you talk to anyone: $17 CAD a month for cash and pickup ordering, $35 CAD with card payments, per location, with no commission per order.
Chefzi is priced in Canadian dollars with no setup fee, no card rate of its own and no per-order delivery charge, and it is built for Canadian tax and billing rather than adapted to it. Menu setup and onboarding are free.
Sources
Competitor details come from that company’s own pricing page, checked 29 October 2026. Prices change, so check the page before you decide. Sources: ChowNow pricing, checked 29 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does ChowNow work in Canada?
No Canadian pricing page was found when this was checked, and ChowNow is a US company. Ask directly whether they onboard Canadian restaurants before you plan around it.
How much does ChowNow cost?
Its plans start at US$229 a month, with a setup fee between US$119 and US$499 and a card rate of 2.95% plus 29¢, all in US dollars.
Does ChowNow charge commission?
Direct orders are commission-free. Delivery through its Flex Delivery network is charged per order rather than as a percentage.
How does Chefzi compare for a Canadian restaurant?
Chefzi charges $17 CAD a month for cash and pickup, or $35 CAD with card payments, per location, with no commission and no setup fee, and publishes that price in Canadian dollars.