Alternative to Zelty: why choose Kash.click for your business?

Zelty is a well-known solution in the restaurant industry, particularly for multi-site chains and franchises. But if you're an independent restaurant, bakery, snack bar, or any other type of business, there's a good chance Zelty isn't right for you—and you'll likely realize this after requesting a quote.

Kash.click is an alternative to Zelty for businesses that need full-featured POS software without being limited to iPad, requesting a pricing quote or paying for restaurant features they do not need.

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What Zelty does well — and why it's not enough for everyone

Let's be honest: Zelty is good software in its field. The application is well-designed for dine-in restaurants, the multi-site management is robust, and the integrations with Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and self-service kiosks are real assets for fast-food chains.

But Zelty has three structural limitations that eliminate a large portion of businesses from the outset:

• It works exclusively on iPad — no Android, no Windows, no Sunmi, no browser
• It is designed for the restaurant industry, and other types of businesses find themselves with unsuitable features or obvious shortcomings.
• Their rates are only available upon request, which complicates any comparison or budgeting.

If you are concerned by any of these three points, Kash.click is definitely worth comparing.

Full comparison: Kash.click vs Zelty

Criteria	Kash.click	Zelty
Compatible devices	Android, iOS, Windows, Sunmi, web browser	iPad and iPhone only
Free plan	Yes — free with no time limit for small businesses	No — there is no free trial or free version
Public prices	Yes — prices are clearly displayed on the website	No — pricing is available by quote only
Types of businesses	All types: restaurant, bakery, shop, snack bar, florist, food truck, store…	Designed for restaurants, with limited suitability for other businesses
Offline mode	Yes — offline payment recording with automatic synchronization	Limited — highly dependent on internet connection
Table management	Yes — floor plans, bill splitting and sending orders to the kitchen	Yes — a key strength of the solution
Stock management	Yes — stockout alerts, supplier orders, inventory	Yes — recipe sheets for each dish
Customer loyalty and management	Yes — loyalty cards, points, gift vouchers, credit notes, referrals	Yes — loyalty program available
E-commerce integration	Yes — Prestashop, WooCommerce, native online store	Click & Collect and online restaurant ordering
Accounting integrations	Yes — Pennylane, accounting exports, accounting chapters	Yes — accounting export available
Integrated payment	SumUp, Yavin, Viva Wallet, GoCardless, Lydia, PayPal, crypto	Integrations with payment terminal partners
Legal compliance	Yes — data immutability, NF525 in progress, integrated electronic invoicing	Yes — certified compliant, without specifying the type of certification
Installation and configuration	Self-service online setup, ready in less than an hour	On-site installation possible with an account manager
Customer support	Comprehensive documentation, FAQs and email support	Support seven days a week by chat, email and phone
Active since	2011	2013

Why the iPad limitation is a real problem

This is probably the most tangible obstacle to leaving Zelty or avoiding its use. If your business hasn't yet invested in point-of-sale equipment, choosing Zelty means obligating yourself to buy iPads—a significant investment, especially if you have multiple points of sale or multiple cash registers.

Kash.click works with what you already have. A Samsung Android tablet you bought for €150? It works. A Sunmi terminal you got from a previous supplier? It's natively compatible with Kash.click. An old Windows PC in the kitchen? No problem. An iPhone as a secondary cash register for the patio? That works too.

This freedom to choose hardware can save several hundred euros from the start. If a device breaks, replace it with compatible equipment without being tied to the Apple ecosystem.

The problem of quote-based pricing

Zelty doesn't publish any pricing information. To find out what you'll pay, you have to contact their sales team, describe your business, wait for a callback, and receive a quote. This has one advantage: the solution can be customized. But it also has a major drawback: you can't objectively compare prices or plan your budget without entering into a sales process.

Based on user feedback available online, Zelty's offering can be competitive in certain configurations—especially in hardware and software bundles for restaurants. However, for an independent business that simply wants to process payments without any hassle, having to obtain a quote for every decision is an unnecessary burden.

Kash.click displays its prices publicly, offers a genuine free plan, and you can get started in minutes without speaking to a salesperson.

Kash.click does everything Zelty does — and more

For restaurants and fast-food businesses

Manage floor plans, tables, split bills and automatic kitchen orders. Set up menus with options such as cooking preferences, extras and sides, and handle takeout and delivery orders. Everyday restaurant tools in a flexible POS system.

For bakeries and quick-service businesses

A clear interface, one-tap access to products, automatic change calculation and card payments through Viva Wallet without a dedicated terminal. Kash.click is built for busy periods when every second counts.

For shops and stores

Inventory management with alerts, supplier orders, product variations (size, color, model), barcodes, product labels, synchronization with Prestashop or WooCommerce. Features that Zelty, which focuses on the restaurant industry, simply doesn't offer.

For food trucks and mobile businesses

Kash.click's offline mode is a decisive advantage: if the network fails at a market or festival, payments continue. Data synchronizes as soon as the connection is restored. This use case is particularly problematic with cloud-dependent solutions like Zelty.

Who is Zelty best suited to?

To be thorough, Zelty retains a real advantage in one specific case: multi-site restaurant chains already using Apple equipment, requiring extensive on-site support, and wanting to integrate ordering kiosks and delivery platforms into a unified ecosystem. For this profile, Zelty is a robust solution, as evidenced by its 4,000 client establishments.

But this profile represents a minority of businesses in France. If you are an independent restaurant, bakery, snack bar, florist, or any other type of business looking for efficient and hassle-free point-of-sale software, Kash.click is the best choice.

How do I switch from Zelty to Kash.click?

The transition is simpler than you might think. Here's how it works in practice:

• Export your catalog from Zelty in CSV format
• Import it into Kash.click using the built-in import tool.
• Configure your tables, payment methods and printers from the web interface
• Test it on your existing device — Android, iPad, PC or other
• Switch on the day of your choice, with no commitment, no technician required.

Most businesses can get started in less than a day. For a simple setup with a few dozen products and one or two registers, allow less than an hour.

FAQ: Kash.click as an alternative to Zelty

What is the main difference between Kash.click and Zelty?

Zelty is a solution designed exclusively for restaurants, running only on iPads, with opaque pricing based on quotes. Kash.click is multi-platform (Android, iOS, Windows, Sunmi, browser), adapts to all types of businesses, offers a genuine free plan, and clearly displays its pricing.

Is Kash.click suitable for restaurants like Zelty?

Yes. Kash.click manages tables, seating plans, kitchen orders, menus with variations, bill splitting, and takeout orders. The difference: Kash.click also works perfectly for a bakery, florist, shop, or food truck—without having to change software.

Does Zelty work on Android?

No. Zelty is an iOS-exclusive app, designed for iPad and iPhone only. If you use Android tablets, Sunmi terminals, a Windows PC, or want to access your cash register from a browser, Zelty will not work. Kash.click is compatible with all these devices.

Does Kash.click offer a free service, unlike Zelty?

Yes. Kash.click offers a free plan with no time limit and no credit card required for registration. Zelty does not offer a free version, and its pricing is only available upon request.

Is it easy to migrate from Zelty to Kash.click?

Yes. Kash.click allows you to import your product catalog via CSV. Configuration is done independently through the web interface or the app, without needing a technician. Most businesses are up and running in less than a day.

Does Kash.click work offline, unlike Zelty?

Yes. Kash.click has a complete offline mode: payments continue even without an internet connection, and data synchronizes automatically as soon as the network is restored. This is a decisive advantage for food trucks, markets, and festivals.

Conclusion

Zelty is a good solution—for multi-site restaurants with a budget, Apple equipment, and comprehensive support. For everyone else, it's a highly specialized solution, limited to the iPad, and its pricing is impossible to compare without going through a salesperson.

Kash.click is for all retailers who want efficient, multi-platform point-of-sale software with transparent pricing that works on their existing hardware. Free to start, active since 2011, and used in dozens of different types of businesses—it's the natural alternative to Zelty for the vast majority of independent retailers.

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