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See demoOden Food vs Loyverse
Which one is better for your restaurant in Mexico? An honest comparison of features, pricing, support, and daily operations. No exaggerated marketing.
Updated September 2026. Based on both products' public plans.
Short version
- Loyverse is a good fit if you combine retail and restaurant operations, do not need CFDI invoicing, and want to start with a free plan.
- Oden Food is a better fit if you run a Mexican restaurant and need native CFDI 4.0 invoicing, integrated KDS, mobile ordering designed for servers, and Spanish WhatsApp support.
- In final pricing with equivalent modules, Oden Pro ($599 a month, all features included) is usually more affordable than Loyverse with all add-ons enabled.
Side-by-side comparison
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| Feature | Oden Food | Loyverse |
|---|---|---|
POS on tablet / phone | ||
App for iOS and Android | ||
Works offline | On the way | |
Built specifically for restaurants | Yes, but also supports retail | |
Mobile order-taking built for servers | Limited | |
KDS (kitchen display) | Free | |
Dish routing by station | Manual | |
Real-time table management | Basic | |
Check splitting (by seat, item, equal parts) | Basic | |
Modifiers and notes per dish | ||
CFDI 4.0 invoicing (Mexico) Loyverse doesn't issue Mexican CFDI invoices natively | In Mexico only | |
QR receipts for invoicing (Mexico) Oden issues CFDI 4.0 in Mexico; invoicing for the other countries is on the way | In Mexico only | |
Star and Epson thermal printers | ||
Base monthly price Loyverse bills separately: employees $5/month per employee, unlimited history $5 per store, advanced inventory $25 per store | $89 Basic or $599 Pro | Free (POS, KDS and dashboard) |
Real cost with 6 employees and inventory | $89 Basic (KDS included, no add-ons) | ~$60/month with 6 employees, history and advanced inventory |
No contracts or lock-in | ||
Spanish support via WhatsApp | Live chat 24/7, not over WhatsApp | |
Company with presence in Mexico Loyverse operates out of Germany | ||
Integrated loyalty program | ||
Online ordering for guests | Yes, with an add-on | |
Full sales history | $5/month per store | |
Inventory with recipes | Included in all plans | With Advanced Inventory, $25/month per store |
Multiple locations | Multiple locations on Pro | Every add-on is billed per store |
Reservations | ||
AI agent that answers WhatsApp and takes orders | Included in Pro |
When to choose Oden Food
- • You run a restaurant in Mexico and need CFDI 4.0 invoicing
- • You want servers, kitchen, and cashier to use separate devices
- • You need mobile order-taking with UX designed for restaurants
- • Spanish support over WhatsApp matters to you
- • You prefer the Pro plan ($599 a month) with no add-ons or module surprises
When to choose Loyverse
- • You run a hybrid retail + cafe / fast-casual business
- • You do not need Mexican CFDI invoicing
- • You are starting with zero budget and only need to charge customers
- • Your operation is a single point with no servers
- • You are comfortable in English and email support works for you
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Oden Food and Loyverse?
Loyverse is a general POS that works for both retail and restaurants (historically more retail-oriented). Oden Food is specifically designed for restaurants in Mexico - it includes native CFDI 4.0 invoicing, mobile ordering UX designed for servers, integrated KDS without add-ons, and Spanish WhatsApp support with a local presence.
Is Loyverse really free?
The point of sale, the KDS and the dashboard really are free. What is billed is everything else: employee management costs $5 a month per employee, unlimited sales history $5 a month per store, and advanced inventory $25 a month per store. A restaurant with six employees that wants full history and inventory lands around $60 a month. Oden has a Basic plan at $89 a month with the first month free, and Pro at $599 brings everything with no add-ons.
Does Oden Food support CFDI 4.0 invoicing?
Yes. Oden Food generates receipts with a QR code so your customer can self-invoice in seconds from their phone, and it issues CFDI 4.0 directly from the system with your RFC and tax regime. Loyverse does not include native invoicing for Mexico - you need an external stamping solution.
When does Loyverse make more sense than Oden?
Loyverse makes sense if your business combines retail and restaurant operations in the same location (for example, a cafe with a retail shop) and you do not need Mexican CFDI invoicing. It can also work if you are starting with zero budget and only need to process payments. For a growing Mexican restaurant that needs mobile ordering, KDS, tables, and invoices, Oden is more complete and usually costs less overall.
Can I migrate from Loyverse to Oden Food?
Yes. We help you import your product catalog and categories directly. It usually takes 1 to 3 days depending on menu size. Message us on WhatsApp and we will guide you step by step.
Does Oden Food work offline like Loyverse?
Not yet, the way Loyverse does. Their app keeps selling without a connection (with limits: no refunds and no new customers). In Oden the offline mode is on the way and today runs as a pilot with a few restaurants, so if your internet drops often, that point favors Loyverse for now.
Want to try Oden Food in your restaurant?
Guided setup in less than one day. If it is not a fit, you can cancel with no lock-in.