Upgrade from ChowNow's Basic Menu to an Autonomous Operating System.
ChowNow pioneered commission-free ordering, but stopped there. In 2026, restaurants need autonomous AI marketing, 24/7 Voice AI phone ordering, and real-time kitchen displays.
Tilvo Platform
$199 / month flat
0% direct commission · All features included
ChowNow
$139–$199/mo + annual prepay + customer fees
Estimated cost for comparable stack
Expected Annual Return
$1,800+ in annual efficiency and recovered calls
Plus 100% owned customer data
Feature-by-Feature Benchmark
Why Restaurants Switch from ChowNow to Tilvo
While ChowNow provides basic online ordering, it lacks back-of-house kitchen intelligence, phone call capture, and automated margin-safe marketing.
| Capability | Tilvo Restaurant OS | ChowNow |
|---|---|---|
| Online Ordering & Direct Delivery | Commission-free with multi-DSP dispatch | Commission-free direct ordering |
| Voice AI Phone Ordering | 24/7 conversational voice agent | Not offered |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) | Native multi-station touch KDS | Basic order tablet / printer only |
| AI Marketing Autopilot | RFM segmentation & margin-safe targeted deals | Basic email blasts |
The Tilvo Difference
Technology Built for Operating Margins
Beyond Simple Online Forms
ChowNow only captures diners who reach your website. Tilvo captures diners across web, custom apps, and the 30% of diners who still call on the phone during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Switching
Can I transfer my customer list from ChowNow to Tilvo?
Yes. We migrate your customer contact database, order history, and loyalty points cleanly into Tilvo.
Ready to switch from ChowNow to Tilvo?
We handle your menu migration, modifier setup, and POS connection in under 72 hours.