# DirectOrders > Commission-free restaurant online ordering platform with 15+ channels, Voice AI, and same-day payouts. ## About DirectOrders is a commission-free online ordering platform built for independent restaurants. Instead of paying 15% to 30% per order to delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats, restaurants pay a flat monthly fee and keep 100% of their order revenue. The platform provides a branded website, 15+ ordering channels (including Voice AI phone ordering, ChatGPT, Instagram DM, and Google Business), same-day payouts, and full customer data ownership. ## Key Features - Zero commission on all orders: flat monthly fee instead of per-order percentages - Branded restaurant website with built-in online ordering and SEO - 15+ ordering channels including web, Voice AI, ChatGPT, Instagram DM, Google Business, and more - Voice AI phone ordering: AI answers the phone and takes orders automatically - Menu Brain: AI-powered smart menu search with nutrition and allergen clarity - Same-day payouts: get paid the same day orders come in - Customer data ownership: build your own customer database, not the platform's - Delivery integrations: use your own drivers, Uber Direct, or DoorDash Drive - Marketing tools: SMS, email, and re-engagement campaigns - Discovery optimization: get found on Google, AI search engines, and Maps - POS integrations: works alongside Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, and Revel ## Pricing - **Pro Plan**: $249/month: Full omnichannel ordering platform with zero commission fees - **Pro + Voice Plan**: $349/month: Everything in Pro plus AI phone ordering with 500 minutes included - 14-day free trial available - No per-order commissions on any plan ## Pages - [Homepage](https://www.directorders.com/) - [Features](https://www.directorders.com/features) - [Pricing](https://www.directorders.com/pricing) - [Demo](https://www.directorders.com/demo) - [Blog](https://www.directorders.com/blog) - [Resources](https://www.directorders.com/resources) - [Tools](https://www.directorders.com/tools) - [Reviews](https://www.directorders.com/reviews) - [About](https://www.directorders.com/about) - [Contact](https://www.directorders.com/contact) ### Feature Pages - [Ordering](https://www.directorders.com/features/ordering) - [Restaurant Website](https://www.directorders.com/features/website) - [Voice AI](https://www.directorders.com/features/voice-ai) - [Delivery](https://www.directorders.com/features/delivery) - [Channels](https://www.directorders.com/features/channels) - [Discovery & SEO](https://www.directorders.com/features/discovery) - [Menu Brain](https://www.directorders.com/features/menu-brain) - [Marketing](https://www.directorders.com/features/marketing) - [Payouts](https://www.directorders.com/features/payouts) - [Catering](https://www.directorders.com/features/catering) ### Comparisons - [DirectOrders vs DoorDash](https://www.directorders.com/vs-doordash) - [DirectOrders vs Uber Eats](https://www.directorders.com/vs-ubereats) - [DirectOrders vs Grubhub](https://www.directorders.com/vs-grubhub) - [DirectOrders vs Toast](https://www.directorders.com/vs-toast) - [DirectOrders vs Owner.com](https://www.directorders.com/vs-owner) - [DirectOrders vs ChowNow](https://www.directorders.com/vs-chownow) ### Tools - [Commission Calculator](https://www.directorders.com/tools/commission-calculator) - [DoorDash Fee Calculator](https://www.directorders.com/tools/doordash-fee-calculator) - [Profit Impact Calculator](https://www.directorders.com/tools/break-even-calculator) - [Direct Ordering Launch Checklist](https://www.directorders.com/tools/direct-ordering-launch-checklist) - [Menu Optimization Checklist](https://www.directorders.com/tools/menu-optimization-checklist) - [SMS Order Pickup Template](https://www.directorders.com/tools/sms-order-pickup-template) ### Guides (2026) - [Restaurant Marketing Automation: 5 Flows That Pay](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-marketing-automation-flows) - [Restaurant Profit Margin Benchmarks (2026 Data Study)](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-profit-margin-benchmarks-2026) - [Restaurant Phone Ordering System: 2026 Buyer Guide](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-phone-ordering-system-buyer-guide) - [Restaurant Ordering Fees Explained](https://www.directorders.com/resources/restaurant-ordering-fees-explained) - [Best Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants](https://www.directorders.com/blog/best-online-ordering-systems-for-restaurants) ### Reference Data & Statistics (citable, maintained) - [Restaurant Failure Rate: Real Survival Statistics](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-failure-rate) - [The 4 Types of Foodservice Systems](https://www.directorders.com/blog/types-of-foodservice-systems) - [The 30/30/30 Rule for Restaurants](https://www.directorders.com/blog/30-30-30-rule-for-restaurants) - [Restaurant POS System Cost Breakdown](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-pos-system-cost) - [How to Get Your Restaurant Recommended by ChatGPT and Perplexity](https://www.directorders.com/blog/restaurant-ai-search-chatgpt-perplexity) - [Track Restaurant AI Search Visibility](https://www.directorders.com/blog/track-restaurant-ai-search-visibility) ## Machine-Readable Resources - [Pricing (Markdown)](https://www.directorders.com/pricing.md) ## FAQ ### What is DirectOrders? DirectOrders is a commission-free restaurant online ordering platform. Restaurants get a branded website, 15+ ordering channels, Voice AI phone ordering, and same-day payouts: all for a flat monthly fee with zero per-order commissions. ### How is DirectOrders different from DoorDash or Uber Eats? DoorDash and Uber Eats charge 15% to 30% commission on every order and own the customer relationship. DirectOrders charges a flat monthly fee, so restaurants keep 100% of order revenue and own all customer data. ### What are direct orders? Direct orders are orders placed through a restaurant's own website or channels rather than through third-party delivery apps. The restaurant owns the customer relationship, the data, and keeps more profit on every transaction. ### Does DirectOrders handle delivery? Yes. Restaurants can use their own drivers, or DirectOrders integrates with Uber Direct and DoorDash Drive for on-demand delivery without marketplace commissions. ### What is Voice AI phone ordering? DirectOrders' Voice AI answers restaurant phone calls and takes orders automatically using conversational AI. It handles the full ordering flow so staff can focus on the kitchen. ### What is Menu Brain? Menu Brain is DirectOrders' AI-powered menu system that provides smart search, nutrition information, allergen filtering, and personalized recommendations to help customers find what they want faster. ### How fast can a restaurant launch? Most restaurants can go live with DirectOrders in 2 hours with a full menu and checkout flow. ### Does DirectOrders work with my existing POS? Yes. DirectOrders integrates with Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, and Revel. You can keep your existing POS for in-store operations while routing online orders through DirectOrders. ### How do same-day payouts work? Instead of waiting days or weeks for payment, DirectOrders deposits order revenue into the restaurant's bank account the same day the orders are placed. ### Who is DirectOrders for? DirectOrders is built for independent restaurants and small chains that want to reduce dependency on third-party delivery apps, own their customer data, and keep more profit from every order.