Flat fee, not a cut of sales
A predictable monthly price you can see without a sales call — free to start on Clover and Square.
OrderOut vs Checkmate
OrderOut and Checkmate both move third-party delivery orders into your POS. Checkmate has leaned toward enterprise and mid-market chains. OrderOut is built for independent and small-chain restaurants: flat-fee, free to start on Clover and Square, POS-native across Clover/Square/Pecan and more, with AI phone ordering — and pricing you can see without a sales call.
The short answer
OrderOut and Checkmate both move third-party delivery orders into your POS. Checkmate has leaned toward enterprise and mid-market chains. OrderOut is built for independent and small-chain restaurants: flat-fee, free to start on Clover and Square, POS-native across Clover/Square/Pecan and more, with AI phone ordering — and pricing you can see without a sales call.
Side by side
OrderOut vs Checkmate, at a glance
| Dimension | OrderOut | Checkmate |
|---|---|---|
| Target customer | Independents & small chains. | Leans mid-market and enterprise chains. |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee; free plan on Clover & Square. Published. | Quote/sales-led; varies — check their site. |
| Onboarding | Self-serve, light setup. | Often sales-assisted, account-managed. |
| POS routing | Native tickets into Clover, Square, Pecan + more, via open API. | Integrates orders into POS systems. |
| AI phone ordering | Yes — AI Bunny, CaterAI, or your own, into your POS. | Has explored voice/AI offerings; varies. |
| Best fit | Restaurants wanting flat-fee, transparent, fast setup. | Chains needing enterprise integrations + account management. |
Competitor details are described generally and may change — check Checkmate's site for their current pricing and features. OrderOut details reflect our published plans.
Why OrderOut
What you get with OrderOut
The reasons restaurants pick OrderOut over the alternatives.
POS-native routing
Orders post as real tickets in Clover, Square, Pecan, Truffle, Basil, Paradise, Muncho, EkiKart, and more — no extra tablet on the line.
AI phone ordering built in
Bring AI Bunny, CaterAI, or your own voice agent and OrderOut drops the call order into your POS — same queue as delivery and online.
One menu, one queue
Delivery, online, and phone orders use the same menu and reconcile in one dashboard.
Built for independents & small chains
Light to set up, responsive US-based support, no enterprise contract to wrestle with.
No lock-in
Transparent pricing, month-to-month, and an open API if you want to build on top.
When Checkmate might fit better
Checkmate can be a strong choice for larger chains that need deep enterprise integrations and dedicated account management. OrderOut is the better fit for independent and small-chain restaurants that want flat-fee pricing, fast self-serve setup, and orders landing natively in Clover or Square — with AI phone ordering included.
FAQ
OrderOut vs Checkmate — FAQs
Is OrderOut a good Checkmate alternative?
Yes, particularly for independents and small chains. OrderOut delivers POS-native order routing with flat-fee, published pricing and fast self-serve setup, plus AI phone ordering.
Does OrderOut require a sales call to get pricing?
No. OrderOut publishes its pricing and offers a free plan on Clover and Square, so you can start without a sales process.
Which POS systems does OrderOut support?
Clover, Square, Pecan, Truffle, Basil, Paradise, Muncho, and EkiKart today, plus an open API. Toast is coming soon.
Can OrderOut handle AI phone orders?
Yes. Bring AI Bunny, CaterAI, or your own AI voice agent and OrderOut routes the order into your POS in one queue with delivery and online.
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