DineEasy vs SumUp
SumUp sells low-cost card readers and a counter POS. Its Kassensystem has a free tier, Plus costs CHF 49 a month, and card payments cost 0.99% to 2.5% depending on plan and card. SumUp's Swiss pages don't describe QR ordering from the guest's phone or list TWINT. DineEasy is built for that: guests scan a QR code, order and pay with TWINT or card, with no monthly fee and 2.5% only on online payments. Choose SumUp for cheap counter payments. Choose DineEasy for ordering from the guest's phone.
| DineEasy | SumUp | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | None. No subscription, setup fee or minimum term. | Kassensystem free tier, or Plus at CHF 49 a month for table service on several devices. Zahlungen Plus costs CHF 29 a month for lower card rates. |
| Payment fees | 2.5% on online payments, plus Stripe's processing fee. Cash orders are free. | In person: 1.5% (debit) to 2.5% (credit, Amex, non-EU cards), or 0.99% to 1.99% with Zahlungen Plus. Online card payments 2.5%. |
| QR ordering at the table | Included. Guests scan, order and pay from their phone, and orders go straight to the kitchen. | Not described on SumUp's Swiss pages. Orders are taken on SumUp devices or a self-service kiosk (software CHF 59 a month). |
| TWINT | Yes, in Switzerland, alongside cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. | Not listed among SumUp's payment methods. |
| Menu languages | German, French, Italian and English, translated automatically. Your own edits are never overwritten. | Not stated on the pages we checked. |
| Cash register | A simple built-in till in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Not a full POS suite. | Yes, a counter POS that SumUp says meets local tax rules. |
| Getting started | Sign up yourself and go live in minutes. AI imports your menu from a photo or PDF. No hardware needed. | Buy hardware (SumUp Kasse from CHF 249 on promotion) and sign up online. No minimum term. |
Based on SumUp's public website and pricing pages, checked on 13 November 2026. Prices and features change, so check SumUp's current terms. SumUp is a trademark of its owner; DineEasy is not affiliated with it.
Choose SumUp if
- You mainly take card payments at a counter or market stall and want a cheap terminal.
- You want a till with a table plan on SumUp hardware.
- You want a self-service kiosk in the venue.
Choose DineEasy if
- Guests should order and pay from their own phone, without staff or a kiosk.
- You need TWINT.
- Your guests speak different languages and you don't want to translate the menu by hand.
- You don't want to buy hardware.
Questions
Can I use SumUp and DineEasy together?
Yes. Many venues keep a SumUp reader for counter payments and use DineEasy for QR ordering at the tables. The two don't sync, so DineEasy orders appear in DineEasy.
Which is cheaper, SumUp or DineEasy?
For card payments at the counter, SumUp's rates are low, from 0.99% with Zahlungen Plus. For orders guests place and pay from their phone, DineEasy charges 2.5% plus Stripe's fee, with no monthly cost or hardware. Cash orders are free on DineEasy.
Does SumUp offer QR code ordering in Switzerland?
SumUp's Swiss pages describe a counter POS, order devices and a kiosk, not QR ordering from the guest's phone. DineEasy includes QR ordering and payment at every table in its free plan.
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