by WooshThe Owner.com alternative that costs $99, not $499
Owner.com is a strong platform with a polished product. Its Flat Rate plan is $499 a month, or $249 plus 5% of every order. Seared is $99 a month per location, with no per-order fees on your side.
Seared vs. Owner.com, side by side
| What | Seared | Owner.com |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $99 per location | $249 plus 5% per order, or $499 flat |
| Setup | Quoted on your demo call; includes hardware, apps, website, and menu work | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Per-order fees on you | $0 | 5% on the $249 plan, none on the $499 plan |
| Fee on the diner | 5%, $1.99 minimum, $7.50 cap | 5% order support fee |
| Branded iOS and Android app | Included | Included |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Month-to-month, no cancellation fees |
| Who you talk to | The owner's team, directly | Their support team |
Owner.com prices are from Owner.com's public pricing page (October 8, 2026) and its features from Owner.com's homepage (October 10, 2026). Prices change, so check with Owner.com. Owner.com is a trademark of its owner; Seared is not affiliated with Owner.com.
What it costs you
Say your restaurant does $15,000 a month in online orders.
- Owner.com Flexible: $249 + 5% of $15,000 ($750) = $999 a month.
- Owner.com Flat Rate: $499 a month.
- Seared: $99 a month.
At that volume Seared is $400 a month less than Owner.com's cheapest option. Both platforms charge the diner a checkout fee of about 5%; Seared caps it at $7.50 so big orders never get hit hard.
Where Owner.com is strong
- An AI-powered website and SEO tools.
- Reviews and listings management.
- A branded app with rewards, plus email, SMS, and push marketing.
- Their own POS and kitchen tablet.
- A 4.8 rating across 1,000+ reviews.
Pick Owner.com if
Pick Owner.com if you want their AI website and SEO tools, you'd rather run their POS, or you want a larger company with a big review base.
Pick Seared if
Pick Seared if you want the lowest monthly cost with no per-order fees on your side, a setup that includes your hardware, website, apps, and menu work, and a team that knows your restaurant by name. It's month-to-month, and your customer list leaves with you if you ever do.
How switching works
Switching takes 2 to 3 weeks. My team builds your website, loads your menu, connects your POS, sets up your branded apps, and ships your hardware. You review everything before launch, and you can keep your current system running until the day you switch.
Questions about switching
Is Seared cheaper than Owner.com?
Yes. Seared is $99 a month per location. Owner.com is $499 a month, or $249 plus 5% of every order.
Does Seared charge per-order fees?
Not to you. The diner pays a small checkout fee: 5%, with a $1.99 minimum and a $7.50 cap. You keep 100% of your menu price.
Do both charge the diner a fee?
Yes. Owner.com lists a 5% order support fee for guests. Seared charges 5% with a $7.50 cap.
How long does switching from Owner.com take?
Usually 2 to 3 weeks. My team handles the build and menu work, and you can keep your current system running until launch day.
See what you'd save on your own numbers.
$99 a month per location. Book fifteen minutes and bring your current bill.