Best QR Code Menu Generators Compared (2026)
A QR code menu is table stakes for Canadian restaurants in 2026 — but the "free" generators vary wildly. Some give you a dynamic code that stops working when a trial ends; others are full POS platforms that cost a monthly fee before you serve a single guest. We compared the QR code menu tools Canadian venues actually use — on free tier, hosting, ordering and price — so you can pick the right one without reprinting later.
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At a glance
| Feature |  Dinehere | S Square | T TouchBistro | U UEAT | L Loyverse | M MENU TIGER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Limited (10 tables) | |||||
| Built for restaurants | ||||||
| QR keeps working free | Always (static) | While subscribed | While subscribed | Basic | Within free limits | |
| Hosted mobile menu | Basic | |||||
| Edit without reprinting | ||||||
| Built-in ordering + pay | Paid upgrade | Add-on | ||||
| Paid plans from | C$54/mo (optional) | Free + payment fees | C$69/mo + add-ons | Custom quote | Free POS + add-ons | $17/mo |
Figures verified from each provider's public pricing; check the latest before you buy.
The contenders
Square
POS ecosystem with a free QR menu
squareup.com
- Genuinely free QR menu if you use Square
- Online ordering tied to Square payments
- Best only if you're already on Square POS
- Payment-processing fees on every order
TouchBistro
iPad restaurant POS + online ordering
touchbistro.com
- Commission-free online ordering
- Deep restaurant POS features
- No free plan; iPad-only POS
- Online ordering is a paid add-on
UEAT
Online + self-ordering (Moneris)
ueat.io
- Smart online ordering and kiosks
- Backed by Moneris payments
- No free plan; quote-based
- Geared to ordering, not a simple menu
Loyverse
Free POS with menu features
loyverse.com
- Free POS app
- Good for small cafes and counters
- Menu/QR features are basic
- Ordering needs paid add-ons
MENU TIGER
Digital-menu + ordering platform
menutiger.com
- Scan-to-order with no per-order commission
- Restaurant-specific menu features
- Free plan capped at 1 store / 10 tables
- Dynamic codes — advanced features need a plan
Our verdict
Square is the obvious free pick if you're already on Square POS (payment fees apply). TouchBistro and UEAT are full ordering platforms with no free plan — strong if you want a deep POS, less so if you just need a menu. Loyverse is a free POS but its QR/menu features are basic, and MENU TIGER adds commission-free ordering on a limited free tier. Dinehere's edge is a free menu hosted permanently (the printed code never expires), built from your photos or PDF in minutes, with a clear path to a full website on your own domain — and never a commission on orders.
Frequently asked questions
Square is best if you already use Square POS (payment fees apply on orders). Loyverse offers a free POS with basic menu features, and MENU TIGER's free tier adds scan-to-order. Dinehere is the best fit if you want a permanently hosted menu whose QR never expires, plus the option to grow into a full website on your own domain.
No. TouchBistro is a paid iPad POS from about C$69/month, with online ordering as a paid add-on. Its online ordering is commission-free, but card-processing fees apply. For a free menu, Square or Dinehere are better starting points.
Dinehere, TouchBistro and MENU TIGER don't charge a per-order commission (card-processing fees still apply to any payments). Square doesn't charge a menu commission but takes payment-processing fees on orders.
It can, if it's a dynamic code tied to a subscription or trial. Dinehere points the QR at a permanent hosted menu page, so the printed code keeps working and you can edit the menu anytime without reprinting.
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