Many restaurants look for cheap ordering apps to take online orders without spending too much money. Most food ordering apps charge high setup fees or take a big commission on every order.
The Hidden Costs of "Cheap" Apps
Over time, these costs reduce restaurant profits and make it hard to grow the business. What seems cheap upfront often becomes expensive over time:
- 15-30% commission per order adds up quickly
- Monthly subscription fees on top of commissions
- Extra fees for premium placement
- Payment processing fees (additional 2-3%)
- Marketing fees to appear in search results
- Lost customer data (you can't market directly)
A Better, Truly Cheaper Option
Ordering through WhatsApp is a better option. Customers already use WhatsApp, so there is no need to build or maintain a separate mobile app or website. This saves money and makes ordering easier for customers.
Cost Breakdown Analysis
First Year Costs Comparison
| Expense | Traditional Apps | OrderinWhats |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Fee | $500-2,000 | $0 |
| Monthly Subscription | $50-200 | Low flat fee |
| Commission (25% on $1,000/month orders) | $3,000/year | $0 |
| Payment Processing | $360/year (3%) | Your choice of processor |
| Marketing Fees | $500-2,000/year | $0 (direct marketing) |
| Total First Year | $4,500-7,500+ | Low annual cost |
Why WhatsApp Ordering is Cheaper
Orders can be placed quickly through chat, even when the internet is slow. To manage WhatsApp orders properly, restaurants use OrderinWhats.
💰 Zero Commission
Keep 100% of your order value. No percentage taken from your hard-earned sales.
📱 No App Development
Save $10,000-50,000 on app development and maintenance.
🌐 No Website Needed
Save $2,000-10,000 on website development and hosting.
📊 No Hidden Fees
Transparent, predictable pricing. No surprises on your bill.
🎯 Direct Customer Access
Market directly to customers via WhatsApp. No paying for ads on other platforms.
⚡ Instant Setup
Start today. No lengthy approval process or setup delays.
How OrderinWhats Helps
It helps organize orders, send instant confirmations, and notify the kitchen right away. Compared to traditional cheap ordering apps, OrderinWhats is:
- More affordable: Fixed low monthly fee instead of per-order commissions
- Easier to use: Customers already know WhatsApp
- Better for restaurants: Keep customer data and relationships
- More reliable: Works even with slow internet
- Faster to setup: Start taking orders same day
"The cheapest solution isn't always the one with the lowest upfront cost - it's the one that saves you the most money over time."
ROI Calculator Example
Restaurant with 300 orders/month at $25 average:
- Monthly Revenue: $7,500
- Third-party app commission (25%): -$1,875/month
- OrderinWhats cost: Low monthly fee
- Monthly Savings: ~$1,800
- Annual Savings: ~$21,600
The True Cost of "Cheap"
That want to save costs while getting more orders. Stop paying high commissions. Keep your profits and grow your business with OrderinWhats.