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SME AI Office vs TabSquare
TabSquare sells AI-driven QR ordering, kiosks and payments that plug into a restaurant's POS; SME AI Office is a free POS, table QR, website and back office.
Prices checked 30 September 2026
The short answer
Choose TabSquare if you run several outlets or a restaurant brand and want AI dish recommendations to lift the bill, next-generation QR ordering, kiosks and pay at the table, joined to the POS you already use.
Choose SME AI Office if you run one outlet and want a counter POS, table QR, kitchen display and ordering website in one system, free. A small 0.5% fee applies only to card and automatic PayNow payments. TabSquare does not publish prices.
Side by side
| SME AI Office | TabSquare | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow paymentsYour own PayNow QR and cash: no fee | Price on requestFour plans by outlet count, from 1-3 outlets to 30+ |
| Free plan | Yes, for good. No monthly fee, no card, no cap on sales | No free plan shown; free demo |
| What it is | Counter POS, table QR, kitchen display and ordering website in one system | QR ordering, kiosks and payments that work with your existing POS |
| Counter POS | Included free, in the browser on your own laptop or tablet | Integrates with leading POS systems; can run without POS integration |
| Table QR ordering | Included free. Guests order in rounds and pay at the counter | Standard QR ordering; Next Gen QR on higher plans |
| AI upselling | Not built in | AI recommendations to raise the average bill, from Growing Hot |
| Delivery apps | Not built in. Your own website takes pickup and delivery orders | Delivery partner integration from Growing Hot |
| Payments | Free PayNow QR. Cards through your own Stripe: 0.5% on Free, none on Pro 365 | Payment integration with low transaction fees |
| Where it runs | Singapore, built for GST, CPF and PayNow | 10 countries including Singapore; part of the Delivery Hero family |
Only on SME AI Office
- Free planYes, for good. No monthly fee, no card, no cap on sales
Which one fits
SME AI Office fits when
- One café or small restaurant that wants a POS and table QR in the same system, at S$0.
- You want your own ordering website with pickup, delivery and table bookings.
- You want your accounting, GST, payroll and CPF in the same system.
TabSquare fits when
- You run 4 or more outlets or a restaurant brand, and already have a POS you want to keep.
- You want AI dish recommendations and self-ordering kiosks to raise the average bill.
- You want diners to pay at the table from their phone.
Free. A small 0.5% platform fee, only on card and automatic PayNow payments.
Questions
Is SME AI Office cheaper than TabSquare in Singapore?
We cannot compare exactly, because TabSquare does not publish prices; its plans are quoted by outlet count. SME AI Office is free with the counter POS, table QR, kitchen display and ordering website, and a small 0.5% fee applies only to card and automatic PayNow payments.
What is a simpler alternative to TabSquare for one café?
SME AI Office. It is one system with a counter POS, table QR ordering, a kitchen display, an ordering website and table bookings, on a Free plan with no monthly fee and no cap on sales. It does not need a separate POS to connect to.
Does SME AI Office have AI upselling like TabSquare?
No. SME AI Office shows your menu with photos, choices and your three bestsellers, but it does not recommend dishes with AI. TabSquare's AI recommendations are built to raise the average bill, so it fits better if that is your main goal.
Can diners pay at the table with SME AI Office?
Not yet. Guests scan the table QR, order in rounds and ask for the bill from their phone, then pay at the counter by cash, PayNow or card. TabSquare's SmartPay lets diners pay at the table with a tap.
Can I move from TabSquare to SME AI Office?
Yes. Send us your menu, prices and photos, or any list exported from your current system, and we set up your menu, table QR and website for free. Your old setup stays running until you are happy. WhatsApp us on +65 9613 7676 and we help you move it over.
TabSquare facts are from tabsquare.ai/pricing, tabsquare.ai/about-us, tabsquare.ai, checked on 30 September 2026. Prices are as shown there. TabSquare is a trademark of its owner. SME AI Office is not connected with TabSquare.