August 11th, 2026
GloriaFood is shutting down for good on March 31, 2027, and every restaurant running on it needs a new home for online ordering before the lights go out. The platform is already feature-frozen with new signups closed, and Oracle has confirmed there’s no data retention past the deadline, so “I’ll deal with it later” is the one option that guarantees lost orders and lost customer data.
The good news: the alternatives available in 2026 are better than what GloriaFood offered. Most keep the thing that made GloriaFood worth using while adding branded storefronts, real customer-data ownership, loyalty, and migration support GloriaFood never had.
This guide breaks down the best GloriaFood alternatives, compares them side by side, and helps you pick the right one for your restaurant, starting with our top choice for operators who want to own their orders end to end.
The deadline is fixed and the downside is permanent. A quick recap of what’s at stake:
Export your data now, then pick your replacement from the options below.
Not every “alternative” is an upgrade. Weigh each option against these criteria:
Here’s how the leading options stack up. “Commission” refers to direct orders through your own channels; most platforms add subscription and/or payment-processing fees on top.
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Platform
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Direct-order commission
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Pricing model
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Best For
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Migration Support
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Snappy
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0%
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Subscription
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Restaurants & multi-location brands wanting an all-in-one, direct-first platform
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Yes, Full
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ChowNow
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0% (flat monthly + processing)
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Subscription + ~2.95% + $0.29/txn
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Independents wanting commission-free ordering plus marketplace reach
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Yes
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Owner.com
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0% on core plans (5% on Flexible plan)
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Subscription or per-order
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Independents focused on marketing automation & website
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Yes
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Toast
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0% (POS-native)
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Part of Toast POS ecosystem
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Restaurants already standardized on Toast hardware
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Tied to a POS switch
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Square
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0% (processing fees apply)
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Free tier + processing
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Very small or new restaurants already on Square
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Self-serve
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Snappy Online Ordering & Delivery is the strongest fit for restaurants that want to replace GloriaFood and upgrade in the process. It’s built around direct ordering through your own channels, commission-free, with the tools to actually grow repeat business:
Operators report real results: a 28% increase in online orders after joining, online orders reaching 32% of total revenue with a 50%+ improvement in order accuracy, and 12% gross sales growth with a 27% increase in online/delivery orders.
Best for quick-service and multi-location restaurants that want loyalty, ordering, and payments in one system rather than stitched together.
ChowNow
A well-known commission-free option for independents. ChowNow charges no commission on direct orders (a flat monthly subscription plus ~2.95% + $0.29 per transaction) and adds a diner marketplace that gives your restaurant extra reach. Strong integration ecosystem, including Toast. Best for independent restaurants that want commission-free ordering plus some built-in demand.
Owner.com
Built around a no-commission, owned-data model with a heavy focus on marketing automation and websites. Note the pricing nuance: core plans are commission-free, but the Flexible plan carries a 5% per-order fee and there are customer-facing and processing charges to account for. Best for independents who want marketing and website tooling bundled in.
Toast Online Ordering
POS-native to the Toast ecosystem, with commission-free direct ordering that ties directly into Toast hardware and back-office. Only makes sense if you’re already on or willing to switch to Toast’s POS, which is a much larger migration than online ordering alone.
Square Online
A low-cost, easy entry point with a free tier (you pay payment processing). Commission-free direct ordering that connects to Square POS. Best for very small or new restaurants already in the Square ecosystem that need something simple.
Menufy
Free to the restaurant, with the ordering fee passed to the customer at checkout. Straightforward and low-commitment, but light on the loyalty, memberships, and multi-location depth that growing restaurants need. Best for basic needs or restaurants just getting started with online ordering.
GloriaFood’s March 31, 2027 shutdown forces a decision, but it’s a chance to land somewhere better. The best alternatives keep commission-free direct ordering and add the branding, data ownership, loyalty, and support GloriaFood never delivered.
For most operators serious about repeat business, Snappy Online Ordering is the standout: 0% commission, built-in loyalty and memberships, direct orders from Google and your own site, multi-location control, and a setup measured in days, not weeks. Export your GloriaFood data, shortlist from the table above, and make the move while you still have a live fallback and not in the March 2027 rush.
It depends on your restaurant, but for operators who want to own their orders end to end with 0% commission, built-in loyalty, and fast setup, Snappy Online Ordering is our top pick. ChowNow, Owner.com, Toast, Square, and Menufy each fit more specific situations.
Yes, but read the fine print. Options like Square’s free tier or Menufy are free to start, but recoup cost through payment processing or customer-facing fees and a free tool is exactly the kind that can be sunset without warning. Weigh total cost and data ownership, not just the headline price.
Until March 31, 2027 but don’t wait. Migrate during a slow season while GloriaFood is still live as a fallback, and give yourself a full quarter of overlap. A modern platform like Snappy can be deployed in a few days.
