ChowNow pioneered commission-free ordering. We took it further with AI, voice, and true multi-channel reach.
ChowNow was great for 2015. Here's what modern restaurants need.
Natural language search, dietary filtering, smart recommendations. ChowNow's menu is static - ours understands what customers really want.
Our AI handles calls 24/7, takes orders, answers questions. ChowNow has zero voice capability - you're still tied to the phone.
AEO optimization gets you discovered on AI assistants and traditional search. ChowNow's basic SEO misses the AI revolution.
Instagram, WhatsApp, Google Business, Alexa, Siri - all in one dashboard. ChowNow focuses on web and their app.
Your drivers, Uber Direct, or DoorDash Drive - choose per order based on demand. ChowNow only integrates DoorDash.
Get your money today, every day. ChowNow's weekly payouts mean waiting 5-7 days for your cash.
Both are commission-free, but DirectOrders delivers more value
* Founding rate. Standard pricing $449-799/mo
Where your customers actually are
We'll migrate your menu, import your customers, and have you live in 15 minutes. No downtime, no hassle.
We pull your menu from ChowNow automatically
Your customer data comes with you
Your new AI-powered site is ready
Last verified: January 2026
* DirectOrders founding rate. Standard pricing $449-799/mo.
See why restaurants are upgrading from ChowNow to DirectOrders for the next generation of direct ordering.