1. Ciferon
Ciferon (Webmilez) · Nagpur · Restaurant POS & management · 4.5/5
Restaurant POS built in Nagpur.
₹700/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
Restaurant POS & management · Alternatives
Best Rista alternatives in India (2026)
Rista is a restaurant pos & management product from Rista (DotPe), Bengaluru, priced at ₹1,500/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 14 are built in India, and 8 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Rista are Ciferon (₹700/mo), Petpooja (₹10,000/mo), QueueBuster Restaurant (₹999/mo), UrbanPiper (₹2,000/mo) and DotPe (Pay as you go). Slick POS Restaurant is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹250/month.
Why businesses look for a Rista alternative
There is no free plan
Rista has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Rista starts at ₹1,500/mo. 8 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
A mobile app
Rista does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Rista alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Rista's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Rista (current) | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Ciferon | ₹700/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Petpooja | ₹10,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  QueueBuster Restaurant | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  UrbanPiper | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  DotPe | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  TouchBistro | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Foodics | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 8 |  TMBill | ₹600/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 9 |  Lightspeed Restaurant | ₹8,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 10 |  Bhojon | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  MarketMan | ₹15,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 12 |  Posbytz | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 13 |  Slick POS Restaurant | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 14 |  Deliverect | ₹5,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 15 |  BillSarthi | ₹799 / year | No | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 16 |  LimeTray | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Setuverse | ₹250/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  RanceLab Restaurant | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Invoay | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Square for Restaurants | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Rista alternatives in detail
2. Petpooja
Petpooja · Ahmedabad · Restaurant POS & management · 4.7/5
India's most installed restaurant POS with Zomato and Swiggy integration.
₹10,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹8,500/mo higher (₹10,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
3. QueueBuster Restaurant
QueueBuster · Noida · Restaurant POS & management · 4.3/5
Restaurant POS from QueueBuster.
₹999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹501/mo cheaper (₹999/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
4. UrbanPiper
UrbanPiper · Bengaluru · Restaurant POS & management · 4.6/5
Online order aggregation and menu management hub.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹500/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
Key features
- Orders from Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats, Talabat and others on one screen
- Orders received directly in your existing POS
- Real-time menu updates across all channels
- Real-time stock updates across outlets
- Centralised dashboard with operational and sales data
5. DotPe
DotPe · Gurugram · Restaurant POS & management · 4.6/5
Restaurant POS, digital ordering and payments.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹6,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹4,500/mo higher (₹6,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹5,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹3,500/mo higher (₹5,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
8. TMBill
TMBill · Pune · Restaurant POS & management · 4.6/5
Restaurant billing and management built in Pune.
₹600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹900/mo cheaper (₹600/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹8,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹6,500/mo higher (₹8,000/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
₹500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Rista
- Starts ₹1,000/mo cheaper (₹500/mo vs ₹1,500/mo)
Rista alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Rista
Free Rista alternatives
Indian alternatives to Rista
How to choose a Rista alternative
- Confirm live aggregator integration — orders must flow into the POS without re-keying.
- Recipe-level inventory is what controls food cost; check it is usable by your kitchen staff.
- For chains, central menu control and outlet-level reporting are essential.
Rista alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Rista in 2026?+
The closest matches to Rista on App Advisor are Ciferon (₹700/mo), Petpooja (₹10,000/mo), QueueBuster Restaurant (₹999/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Rista, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Rista?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Slick POS Restaurant (Free plan), Setuverse (₹250/mo), Square for Restaurants (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Rista?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Setuverse starts lowest at ₹250/mo, compared with ₹1,500/mo for Rista. Slick POS Restaurant also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Rista?+
Yes. 14 alternatives are built in India, including Ciferon (₹700/mo), Petpooja (₹10,000/mo), QueueBuster Restaurant (₹999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Rista vs Ciferon: which is better?+
Ciferon is the closest match to Rista in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹800/mo cheaper (₹700/mo vs ₹1,500/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Rista alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in restaurant pos & management or a category Rista also covers, and Rista (DotPe)'s own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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