Best QR Code Menu Generators Compared (2026)
A QR code menu is table stakes for UK restaurants in 2026 — but the "free" generators vary wildly. Some give you a dynamic code that stops working when a trial ends; others bundle ordering that takes a cut of every order. We compared the QR code menu generators UK venues actually use — on free tier, menu hosting, ordering and per-order fees — so you can pick the right one without reprinting your table tents.
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At a glance
| Feature |  Dinehere | S Storekit | D DineOpen | S Square | F Flipdish | M MENU TIGER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Limited (10 tables) | |||||
| Built for restaurants | ||||||
| QR keeps working free | Always (static) | While subscribed | Within free limits | |||
| Hosted mobile menu | ||||||
| Built-in ordering + pay | Paid upgrade | Add-on | ||||
| Per-order commission | 0% | 0% (2.9% card fee) | 0% | Card fees only | Up to ~10% + VAT | 0% |
| Paid plans from | £29/mo (optional) | Free + card fees | Free | Free + payment fees | Custom quote | $17/mo |
Figures verified from each provider's public pricing; check the latest before you buy.
The contenders
Storekit
QR order-and-pay for UK hospitality
storekit.com
- Genuinely free QR menus, no monthly fee
- Order-and-pay with no platform commission
- Card processing fee applies on each order
- Geared toward order-and-pay, not just a menu
DineOpen
Free full-featured QR menu for UK restaurants
dineopen.com
- Free plan with unlimited items and 14-allergen tagging
- VAT-inclusive pricing and dietary filters built in
- Smaller, newer platform
- Less of an upgrade path to a full website
Square
POS ecosystem with a free QR menu
squareup.com
- Free QR menu if you already use Square
- Ordering tied to Square payments
- Best only if you're on Square POS
- Payment-processing fees on every order
Flipdish
Branded ordering apps + websites
flipdish.com
- Polished branded apps and loyalty
- Strong for multi-site groups
- No free plan; quote-based onboarding
- Per-order fees on some plans
MENU TIGER
Restaurant 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
The UK is unusual: there are several genuinely free QR menu options. If you want order-and-pay at the table, Storekit is excellent (just budget for card fees). DineOpen is a strong free, allergen-aware menu. Square fits if you're already on Square POS, and Flipdish suits bigger groups that want branded apps. 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
Several UK options are genuinely free: Storekit (order-and-pay, card fees only), DineOpen (free allergen-aware menu) and Square (if you use Square POS). 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.
A QR menu can show allergen information clearly, which many restaurants prefer to cramped print. DineOpen highlights 14-allergen tagging; with Dinehere you control the menu content and can list allergens per item. Always confirm your menu meets current Natasha's Law and FSA guidance.
Dinehere, MENU TIGER and DineOpen charge no per-order commission. Storekit and Square don't charge a menu commission but card-processing fees apply on orders. Flipdish can charge a per-order fee on some plans.
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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