Tilvo vs.
Square for Restaurants
Stop Paying 2.9% + 30¢ Markups and Paid Add-Ons for Every Screen.
Square starts simple, but rapidly escalates with processing fees (2.9% + 30¢ on online orders), $40/month per Kitchen Display screen, and extra charges for loyalty and marketing. Tilvo provides an all-inclusive operating system with 0% commissions, unlimited free KDS, and 24/7 Voice AI for a flat $349/month.
$349 / month flat (0% commissions, Voice AI & unlimited KDS included)
Explore Tilvo plansFree to $60+/mo + 2.9% + 30¢ per order + $40/mo per KDS + paid loyalty
$4,800 to $12,000+ in processing fees and software add-onsThe details behind
your decision.
Compare your everyday needs—from taking an order to running the kitchen. Confirm availability and current terms for your specific plan with each provider.
| Capability | Tilvo | Square for Restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Branded Diners Mobile App | TilvoIncluded standalone iOS & Android app | Square for RestaurantsGeneric Square consumer directory |
| Online Ordering Fees | Tilvo0% commission, standard interchange | Square for Restaurants2.9% + 30¢ per online transaction |
| 24/7 Voice AI Phone Ordering | TilvoBuilt-in conversational agent with menu sync | Square for RestaurantsNot available natively |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) | TilvoUnlimited KDS stations included free | Square for Restaurants$40 / month per active device |
| Automated Marketing & CRM | TilvoMargin-Protected RFM autopilot included | Square for RestaurantsSquare Marketing ($15–$105+/month add-on) |
| Hardware Freedom | TilvoRuns on any iPad or Android tablet | Square for RestaurantsProprietary Square Register or Terminal |
| Square POS Integration | TilvoDirect bi-directional ticket sync available | Square for RestaurantsNative Square ecosystem |
Pricing and features may vary by plan, contract, and location. Ask each provider for a current, itemized quote.
Built around
your daily operations.
Look beyond the feature list. Consider how your tools work together for your team and your guests.
No Per-Screen Kitchen Display Surcharges
Square charges $40 per device every month for its Kitchen Display System. For a busy kitchen with expo, grill, and prep screens, that adds $120+/mo. Tilvo includes unlimited kitchen display screens at zero additional cost.
24/7 Voice AI Phone Ordering Built-In
Square has no solution for phone orders—causing staff to abandon dining guests or let phones ring off the hook. Tilvo answers on ring one, answers questions, takes complex orders, and routes tickets directly to your kitchen.
Can Tilvo connect with our current Square POS?
Yes! If you already use Square POS at your counter, Tilvo can power your online ordering, branded mobile apps, and phone Voice AI while automatically syncing orders directly into your Square POS.
Why do restaurants switch from Square to Tilvo?
Restaurants switch to Tilvo because of transparent flat pricing ($349/mo), zero per-screen KDS fees, native 24/7 Voice AI phone ordering, and custom branded mobile apps instead of being grouped with other restaurants.
Run a smarter restaurant.
See how Tilvo helps restaurants grow with AI, automation, and low commission-fee ordering.