When you search for "free digital menu for restaurant", the results are all over the place. Some services advertise as free but charge as soon as you want to do anything useful. Others give you a trial month and then charge you without much warning.

At Q'aproveche we've chosen a different approach: the free plan is genuinely free and has no time limit. Here we explain exactly what's included, what you get with paid plans and how to know which one suits your restaurant.

What's included in the Free plan

With Q'aproveche's Starter plan you can have your digital menu up and running without paying anything. This includes:

  • One restaurant with its own URL and downloadable QR code
  • A menu with unlimited categories and dishes
  • Photos, prices, descriptions and allergens per dish
  • Labels (vegan, gluten-free, spicy, new)
  • Public menu accessible from any device
  • Your own management panel

It's enough for a restaurant just starting with a digital menu who wants to check it works before committing to a paid plan.

The only visible limitation: the menu includes a small Q'aproveche mention at the bottom. Nothing intrusive, but it's there.

When it makes sense to upgrade to the Professional plan (£14/month)

The Professional plan adds the features that make a real difference day-to-day:

No Q'aproveche branding. Your menu is yours, with your visual identity. Your customer won't know what tool you're using.

Automatic schedule changes. You set which menu displays at each time and the system manages it automatically. If you have a lunch menu and an evening menu, you don't have to remember to change anything.

Customisable design. Colours, fonts, card style and custom CSS. Your menu reflects your restaurant's image, not a generic template.

Visit statistics. You know how many times your menu has been viewed, which dishes get the most clicks and what devices your customers are using.

The Professional plan is the most popular among independent restaurants who've already tried the Free plan and want a presentable solution for their customers.

When you need the Business plan (£29.99/month)

The Business plan is designed for more complex situations:

Multiple locations. If you manage more than one restaurant, the Business plan lets you run them all from one panel. Each location with its own menu, design and opening times. Ideal for restaurant groups or small franchises.

Team access to the panel. You can give employees or colleagues access with different permission levels. The floor manager can update dishes without seeing billing.

Bulk import and export. If you have an extensive menu, you can import it from Excel instead of entering each dish manually. You can also export your complete menu at any time.

WordPress integration. If your website is on WordPress, you can embed your menu directly on any page with a shortcode. Works with AVADA Fusion Builder and Gutenberg.

Automatic AI translation. Translate your entire menu into multiple languages with one click, no manual work.

And the VIP plan (£79.99/month)?

The VIP plan includes everything above plus priority support, personalised onboarding and advanced booking features. It's designed for high-turnover establishments or agencies managing many clients at once.

Quick summary: which plan do you need?

If you're just starting with a digital menu and want to see how it works → Free

If you have a restaurant with its own identity and want automatic menu changes → Professional

If you manage multiple locations or need WordPress → Business

If your operations are complex or you manage multiple clients → VIP

All paid plans have a free trial. You can upgrade and downgrade plans anytime from your panel, with no penalties or lock-in periods.