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Add table ordering without changing your current till system.

Square provides great physical till hardware, but moving to them requires replacing your current till. NextPour is a standalone virtual till that runs on the tablets and phones you already own.

Why independent venues switch from Square.

Square's lower 1.4% transaction rate applies only to in-person card machine taps; for mobile QR table ordering, fees increase to 2.5% + 25p per transaction. Adopting Square also requires buying into their till hardware ecosystem. NextPour is 100% standalone, works alongside any existing setup, and charges transparent flat fees (20p on Essential down to 5p on Ultimate).

No Percentage Commission

We don't penalise you for having busy shifts or large rounds. We charge a simple, transparent flat fee per order (20p on Essential, 10p on Advanced, 5p on Ultimate)—leaving percentage cuts where they belong: out of your business.

Full Menu Control

No need to email an account manager just to change the price of a pint. Edit your menu in seconds, snooze sold-out items from the bar floor, and launch new specials instantly.

Zero Hardware & Setup Costs

Sign up, scan your paper menu with our AI digitizer, and start taking orders today. NextPour runs 100% standalone in any web browser on any standard tablet, iPad, or smartphone you already have. No locked-in monthly device rental fees, contracts, or expensive upfront till systems to purchase.

Flexible Convenience Fee Offset

Every NextPour tier allows you to set an optional "Convenience Fee" (e.g. 20p–50p per order) passed to the customer. You can use this to offset card and software costs completely, or absorb it as a complimentary hospitality service—you stay in full control.

Live Dashboard & Z-Reports

NextPour acts as a standalone virtual till. Monitor live sales, track top-selling items, and instantly generate compliant Z-reports right from your dashboard—no need to endure the nightmare of integrating with legacy EPOS systems.

Frictionless, Beautiful UI

Your customers never have to download a clunky app or register an account. NextPour delivers a stunning, lightning-fast digital menu straight to their mobile browser via QR code.

Total Control of Funds

Never worry about a platform holding your money hostage. Apart from our transparent flat rate, your revenue goes directly into your bank account via Stripe. You stay completely in control of your cash flow.

NextPour vs Square

The Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature
NextPour
Square
Monthly Subscription
From £49/moor £0/mo Starter plan
Free or Restaurant Plus (£69/mo)
Platform Order Fee
0% CommissionFlat 20p / 10p / 5p + Stripe
2.5% + 25p (Online/QR) vs 1.4% + 25p (In-person till)
Till Integration
100% StandaloneZero till changes required
Requires replacing your current till
Hardware Costs
£0 HardwareUse any tablet or device with a web browser you already own. Zero monthly device charges.
£149 - £599+ (Square Register / Stand / Terminal)
Cost Offset Option
Flexible FeePass 20p–50p or absorb
Limited custom fee support
Card Payouts
Direct Stripe PayoutsStraight into your bank
Direct or platform escrow
Contract
Rolling Monthly
Rolling
Required Devices
Any BrowserTablet, Phone, Laptop, etc.
Square hardware or specific iPads
Menu Control
100% Self-Serve (AI Scanner)
Square Dashboard

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