QR code menu price: what a restaurant actually pays, and what to compare
By the Menulta editorial team · Facts checked 15 October 2026 · Updated 15 October 2026
The short answer
A QR code menu can cost nothing for a basic PDF link, or roughly tens of euros a month for a menu platform with translations, allergens and easy editing. Some ordering systems charge a commission on every order instead of a flat fee. When comparing prices, add setup fees, printing of table QR codes, per-venue or per-language charges, and any commission, and set them against the staff time and reprinting the menu saves.
The four pricing models
Most QR menu providers use one of four models, or a mix.
| Model | How you pay | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Free / PDF link | Nothing, or a free QR generator | Expiring codes, no translations or allergens |
| Flat subscription | Fixed monthly or annual fee per venue | Per-language, per-user or per-menu add-ons |
| Commission on orders | Percentage of each order placed through the QR menu | Cost grows with sales; payment processing on top |
| Setup + subscription | One-off setup plus monthly fee | What the setup includes: printing, photos, training |
Costs that are easy to miss
- Printing: table stickers, tent cards, window decals and replacement codes when they wear out.
- Translation: some providers charge per language or use machine translation you must check.
- Photography: professional dish photos can cost more than a year of subscription.
- Payment processing: ordering and paying at the table adds card fees, usually on top of any commission.
- Staff time: entering dishes, allergens and prices, and keeping them current.
- Hardware: some systems require tablets, printers or POS integrations.
A worked monthly comparison
Consider a restaurant taking EUR 20,000 a month, with 30% of orders placed through the QR menu. A flat subscription of EUR 40 a month costs EUR 40 whatever the sales. A 2% commission on QR orders costs EUR 120 a month, rising in the busy season. Over a year, the flat fee is EUR 480 against roughly EUR 1,440 in commission, before card fees.
Commission models can make sense for very small or seasonal venues, or where the system also handles payments and replaces other costs. For a steady restaurant that mainly wants a readable, translated menu, a flat fee is usually cheaper and easier to predict.
What the price should include
When comparing quotes, check that the price covers what you actually need: unlimited edits, all the languages your guests read, allergens per dish, dish photos, unlimited scans, and printed QR codes that will not expire. Ask what happens to your codes if you cancel, and whether you can export your menu data.
What Menulta costs
Menulta is EUR 39.90 per month per venue, plus a one-off EUR 149 setup. Setup includes printed QR table stickers and staff training. The menu opens in 30 languages, each dish carries its own allergen information, and dish photos are taken from your own plates and graded to your dining room. There is no commission on orders and nothing for diners to pay.
Sources
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Guests with an allergy should follow their doctor's advice. Operators should confirm their own setup with their food safety adviser or local authority.