Compare Varastiq
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Key takeaway: Varastiq has one plan for core operations: $149 a month for the first location and $99 for each additional one, or $1,639 a year on annual (1 month free). Three locations cost $347 a month, against $1,050 on MarginEdge and $837 on xtraCHEF Pro. Each comparison uses list prices from the vendor's own public page, with the date we checked, and says when the other product is the better fit.
What it's worth: one point of food cost on $1M in food sales is $10,000 a year. Varastiq helps you review item usage in reporting and large count changes while counting.
Which comparison do you need?
Monthly list prices, checked October 21, 2026:
| You're looking at | Read | 1 location | 3 locations | 5 locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varastiq Pro (core operations) | Pricing | $149 | $347 | $545 |
| MarginEdge | MarginEdge alternative | $350 | $1,050 | $1,750 |
| xtraCHEF Pro by Toast (inventory + recipes) | xtraCHEF alternative | $279 | $837 | $1,395 |
| MarketMan Starter / Growth | MarketMan alternative | $249 / $299 | Not published per location | Not published per location |
| CrunchTime (built for 10+ locations) | CrunchTime alternative | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Varastiq Pro covers the core workflow: walk-order counts, variance flagged during the count, live plate cost, invoice capture, Toast read-only and recorded labor costs. Background on why sales-based variance matters: theoretical vs actual food cost.
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Which is the cheapest of these tools?
Of the products with published prices on these pages, Varastiq has the lowest list price: $149 a month for the first location and $99 for each additional one (checked October 21, 2026). CrunchTime doesn't publish prices.
What does Varastiq Pro include?
Pro includes core operations: inventory, invoices, recipes, ordering and reporting. Live integrations are an optional add-on. Confirm connection availability, add-on pricing and optional AI features in your owner portal. Setting up your own workspace has no extra setup fee; Guided Setup is optional at $299 one-time.