SAVOR INSIDER
How you can use them?
Dinesto has digital tools that help restaurants build their own branded apps/websites, bypassing third‑party platforms like Uber Eats and retaining full control over customer relationships and revenue.
Their feature set includes drag‑and‑drop website builder, 100+ templates, brand customization (colors, fonts), mobile app, SEO tools, menu/order management, and AI‑augmented text on websites.
Features & Benefits
Pros:
Full revenue retention—no commission fees to third‑party platforms; all sales go directly to the restaurant which is nice
Strong branding & customization—enables restaurants to mirror their identity in the app/website design and keep your branding consistent
Customer data ownership—restaurants gain direct access to customer behavior insights and can tailor offerings accordingly
Easy order management—real‑time order tracking, menu updates, promotions, and operational notices handled via dashboard
Dedicated support & smooth integration—Dinesto promises a guided onboarding and integration process.
Cons:
No trial/demo available—potential customers cannot test before subscribing and marketing comparisons suggest lack of a demo option
Limited public reviews or ratings—websites like SpotSaaS note virtually no user reviews, making it difficult to assess reliability from customer feedback.
Feature set narrower than broader marketing tools—platforms like Unbounce offer more advanced A/B testing and third‑party integrations, whereas Dinesto remains more specialized. Technical users may find it lacks robust API or marketplaces for third‑party apps
Competitors & Alternatives
Top alternatives include both general and restaurant‑specific platforms:
Unbounce: Broader landing‑page builder/marketing tool with higher price (≈ $81/mo) and more integrations/A‑B testing. Well‑reviewed (~4.0★) with free trial available
VWO Deploy: Similar in concept, focuses on website builder plugin, no public pricing or trial, fewer features in SaaSScore than Dinesto
Open QR Menu, RestoGPT AI, MenuLook: Lightweight menu or ordering tools, often free or low‑cost, but lack full branded app and ordering system functionality of Dinesto
Flutter Restaurant & Hotel Mobile App: Marketed as a full online ordering solution similar to Dinesto, often template‑based Flutter apps. Frequently cited as a Dinesto alternative on Product Hunt
Dinesto
WHAT DOES THE INTERNET SAY ABOUT THEM?
Reviews & Reputation
Product Hunt notes one user review (5/5) calling it an excellent idea for the segment, but lacks multiple feedback points
SpotSaaS and SoftwareWorld emphasize Dinesto’s customization and branding focus, but also underscore the absence of demo/trial and limited verification via user reviews
SaaS Genius reports a starting price of $79/month in some summaries, likely referring to higher‑tier offerings, while confirming the no‑trial policy and basic plan tiers of Basic/Premium subscriptions.
Key Points Table
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Pricing | Website ~$25/mo (billed yearly) or ~$30/mo month‑to‑month App ~$149 monthly ($129/month if paid full year) |
Free trial | ❌ None available |
Target users | Small to medium and enterprise‑level restaurants |
Key benefits | Full revenue retention, brand control, customer data, real‑time order/menu management |
Limitations | No trial/demo, few public reviews, narrower feature set vs. full marketing tools |
Top competitors | Unbounce, VWO Deploy, Open QR Menu, RestoGPT AI, MenuLook |
SAVOR INSIDER
THE FINAL WORD
TLDR
Dinesto gives restaurants their own app + website for $25/month to avoid delivery app commissions and own their customer data. If you want a branded digital presence without hiring a dev shop, it’s worth a look. Just know you’re walking in without a trial or much social proof.
Link: dinesto.com
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