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QR code menu for Australian restaurants (2026): QRDERS vs Square

If you run a restaurant, cafe or bar in Australia and want a menu behind a QR code, Square is one of the names you will meet. It sells a complete point-of-sale system, and a QR code menu is one part of it. QRDERS sells only the menu part. We compared the two using what Square publishes on its own Australian site. We make QRDERS, so we have an interest in the result. That is why the source and the date are visible and you can check every line yourself.

The QRDERS teamPublished on Oct 29, 2026Last updated Oct 29, 20263 min read

Last checked: 25 October 2026. Prices and product claims come from Square's own Australian site.

Service	Free plan	Cheapest paid plan	Menu languages
Square	Yes: the QR menu generator is free to use, and the point-of-sale software has a $0 plan with no monthly software fee; you pay a card processing fee when you take a payment (1.6% per tap or insert for sellers who signed up from 30 May 2024)	Plus: $129 a month per location, with a 30-day free trial	Not stated on the page we read; no automatic translation is claimed
QRDERS	Yes: no monthly fee and no scan limit	Plus is optional: ~A$19 a year (an estimate; the exact price is on the pricing page)	82 languages, automatic, already in the free plan

Sources: the Square figures come from its own Australian site (Square), read on 25 October 2026. Plans and prices can change, so confirm them on Square's page before you decide.

Where is Square better?

Square runs the whole restaurant. The same account covers the till, card processing, kitchen screens, staff rotas, stock and an offline mode. If you want one system for service, Square does far more than a menu.
It gives you menu templates. Square offers a set of free menu templates you can customise, which helps if you have no designer and want a printed card as well.
It puts a QR code on each service area. You can assign codes to different areas and let guests enter their area, so the code fits a room with several zones. QRDERS gives you one code per position.

QRDERS is narrower: a free menu for a local business that every guest can read in their own language, with no monthly fee and no scan limit. The menu your guests open carries no adverts and no QRDERS watermark.

What should you check before choosing?

Ask each service the same questions. Does the free plan have a time limit or a limit on dishes? Is translation included in the free plan, or only in a paid one? Does the guest menu show adverts or the provider's name? What happens to the printed QR code when you change a price? Can you export your menu if you leave?

How do I start?

If you want to try it without paying, the step-by-step guide is in the free digital menu guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free QR code menu for an Australian restaurant?

Yes. On its own Australian page on 25 October 2026, Square says its QR code menu generator is free to create and use, and its point-of-sale software has a $0 plan with no monthly software fee; you pay a card processing fee when you take a payment. QRDERS has a free plan with no monthly fee and no scan limit.

How much does the cheapest paid plan cost?

Square lists Plus at $129 a month per location with a 30-day free trial. Its Premium plan is custom priced. QRDERS Plus is optional: ~A$19 a year (an estimate; the exact price is on the pricing page).

In how many languages can guests read the menu?

The Square page we read states no menu languages and no automatic translation. QRDERS translates the menu automatically into 82 languages, already in the free plan.

Do guests need to download an app?

No for both. Square says guests use their regular phone or tablet camera. The QRDERS menu opens in the guest's phone browser, with no app and no account.

Can I use Square and QRDERS together?

They do different jobs. Square is a point-of-sale system for the whole restaurant. QRDERS is the menu behind the QR code. If you already use Square at the till, you can keep it and use QRDERS for the guest menu.