# AI tools for restaurants & food > What restaurants & food most often want to make easier, and the AI and productivity tools that help. ## Restaurant orders Take dine-in and online orders. All: https://suitly.si/needs/restaurant-ordering - [Petpooja](https://suitly.si/tools/petpooja) by Petpooja — Restaurant billing, inventory and online orders in India Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. - [Square](https://suitly.si/tools/square) by Block, Inc. — Take card payments, run your counter and sell online Price: Free plan (The free plan includes a POS app, online site, item library, invoicing, booking, and checking and savings accounts.); from their website. - [Olo](https://suitly.si/tools/olo) by Olo — Digital ordering for restaurant brands Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. - [Toast](https://suitly.si/tools/toast) by Toast, Inc. — Restaurant POS with online ordering and kitchen screens Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. - [ChowNow](https://suitly.si/tools/chownow) by ChowNow — Commission-free online ordering for restaurants Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. ## Billing counter (POS) Bill customers fast at the counter. All: https://suitly.si/needs/point-of-sale - [Clover](https://suitly.si/tools/clover) by Fiserv — POS hardware and software for small businesses Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. - [Petpooja](https://suitly.si/tools/petpooja) by Petpooja — Restaurant billing, inventory and online orders in India Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. - [Square](https://suitly.si/tools/square) by Block, Inc. — Take card payments, run your counter and sell online Price: Free plan (The free plan includes a POS app, online site, item library, invoicing, booking, and checking and savings accounts.); from their website. - [Fresha](https://suitly.si/tools/fresha) by Fresha — Bookings and payments for salons and spas Price: Free plan (The Independent plan is free for one-person businesses with one bookable team member.); from their website. - [Shopify](https://suitly.si/tools/shopify) by Shopify Inc. — Build an online store and sell in person with one system Price: Free trial (The page states you can try Shopify for 3 days free, with no credit card required.); from their website. ## Answering calls Never miss a call, even after hours. All: https://suitly.si/needs/answer-phone-calls - [Exotel](https://suitly.si/tools/exotel) by Exotel (AI-powered) — Cloud phone numbers, IVR and call routing for Indian businesses Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. - [Dialpad](https://suitly.si/tools/dialpad) by Dialpad (AI-powered) — Cloud business phone with AI call notes and agents Price: Free trial (Dialpad Connect offers a free trial for 14 days.); from their website. - [Smith.ai](https://suitly.si/tools/smith-ai) by Smith.ai (AI-powered) — AI and human receptionists who answer your calls Price: Free plan (The free plan includes 25 calls per month with a cost of $3.00 per call after that limit is reached.); from their website. - [CallAnswerDesk](https://suitly.si/tools/callanswerdesk) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — An AI receptionist that answers calls, books visits and takes messages Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included; test calls in the browser are free.); confirmed by the maker. - [Goodcall](https://suitly.si/tools/goodcall) by Goodcall (AI-powered) — AI phone agent that answers calls for local businesses Price: Free trial (A free demo agent allows you to build, test, and hear the agent answer without paying until you connect a number.); from their website. ## Social media posts Plan and publish posts in one place. All: https://suitly.si/needs/social-posts - [Hootsuite](https://suitly.si/tools/hootsuite) by Hootsuite — Schedule, monitor and report on social media Price: Free trial (The free 14-day trial includes daily posting limits of 10-20 posts per organization and does not allow bulk scheduling.); from their website. - [Sprout Social](https://suitly.si/tools/sprout-social) by Sprout Social — Publish, engage and listen across social networks Price: Free trial (The free trial lasts for 30 days and does not require a credit card.); from their website. - [SocialPostScheduler](https://suitly.si/tools/socialpostscheduler) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Plan a month of social media posts from one short brief Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included.); confirmed by the maker. - [YourPostWriter](https://suitly.si/tools/yourpostwriter) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — LinkedIn posts that sound like you, written in minutes Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included.); confirmed by the maker. - [Canva](https://suitly.si/tools/canva) by Canva — Design posts, slides and videos from templates Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. ## Stock & inventory Know what you have and what to reorder. All: https://suitly.si/needs/inventory - [Caterer Plan](https://suitly.si/tools/caterer-plan) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a wedding enquiry into a menu, quote and shopping list Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [Odoo](https://suitly.si/tools/odoo) by Odoo S.A. — One suite for sales orders, stock, accounting and more Price: Free plan (The One App Free plan allows unlimited users to use one app forever.); from their website. - [Hardware Quote](https://suitly.si/tools/hardware-quote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a plumber's handwritten list into a priced quote in minutes Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [Krishi Kendra](https://suitly.si/tools/krishi-kendra) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Bills, farmer udhaar and stock for your fertilizer shop, by voice Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [TailorBook](https://suitly.si/tools/tailorbook) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Never lose a measurement or miss a delivery date again Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. ## Collecting payments Get paid on time without chasing. All: https://suitly.si/needs/payment-collection - [Square](https://suitly.si/tools/square) by Block, Inc. — Take card payments, run your counter and sell online Price: Free plan (The free plan includes a POS app, online site, item library, invoicing, booking, and checking and savings accounts.); from their website. - [Razorpay](https://suitly.si/tools/razorpay) by Razorpay — Collect UPI, card and netbanking payments in India Price: Free trial (The page offers a free payment gateway for the first 90 days.); from their website. - [Stripe](https://suitly.si/tools/stripe) by Stripe — Accept card and online payments on your site or app Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. - [FabQuote](https://suitly.si/tools/fabquote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Priced quotes for gates, grills and sheds from one spoken sentence Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [Hardware Quote](https://suitly.si/tools/hardware-quote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a plumber's handwritten list into a priced quote in minutes Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. ## Appointment booking Let people book a time without calling. All: https://suitly.si/needs/appointment-booking - [Square](https://suitly.si/tools/square) by Block, Inc. — Take card payments, run your counter and sell online Price: Free plan (The free plan includes a POS app, online site, item library, invoicing, booking, and checking and savings accounts.); from their website. - [Calendly](https://suitly.si/tools/calendly) by Calendly — Let people book time with you without back-and-forth Price: Free plan (The free plan includes one event type, one calendar connection, one-on-one scheduling, a customizable booking page, and a browser extension.); from their website. - [CallAnswerDesk](https://suitly.si/tools/callanswerdesk) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — An AI receptionist that answers calls, books visits and takes messages Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included; test calls in the browser are free.); confirmed by the maker. - [Fresha](https://suitly.si/tools/fresha) by Fresha — Bookings and payments for salons and spas Price: Free plan (The Independent plan is free for one-person businesses with one bookable team member.); from their website. - [Jobber](https://suitly.si/tools/jobber) by Jobber — Quotes, scheduling and invoices for home service businesses Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. ## Property inspection Inspect and report on property handovers. All: https://suitly.si/needs/property-inspection - [SafetyCulture](https://suitly.si/tools/safetyculture) by SafetyCulture — Digital checklists and inspections from your phone Price: Free plan (The free plan supports up to 10 users and includes 300 AI credits per seat per month, 5 active inspection templates, and basic analytics.); from their website. - [Spectora](https://suitly.si/tools/spectora) by Spectora — Home inspection reports, scheduling and payments Price: Free trial (The free trial includes access to the software with no time limit and no credit card required, allowing for two inspections using report writing and scheduling features.); from their website. - [HandoverCheck](https://suitly.si/tools/handovercheck) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Finish snag and inspection reports on site, even with no signal Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included.); confirmed by the maker. - [HappyCo](https://suitly.si/tools/happyco) by HappyCo — Inspections and maintenance for rental property teams Price: Free plan not confirmed; from their website. - [HomeGauge](https://suitly.si/tools/homegauge) by HomeGauge — Home inspection reporting software Price: Free trial (The free trial includes a 30-day period for HomeGauge or a no-time-limit option with 2 free inspections.); from their website. ## Building a website Get a website up without a developer. All: https://suitly.si/needs/website-builder - [Framer](https://suitly.si/tools/framer) by Framer (AI-powered) — Design and publish sites with an AI start Price: Free plan (The free plan includes 500 AI credits, a free Framer domain, 1 GB bandwidth, and access to design pages.); from their website. - [Squarespace](https://suitly.si/tools/squarespace) by Squarespace — Polished websites from designer templates Price: Free trial (The service is free for 14 days.); from their website. - [Wix](https://suitly.si/tools/wix) by Wix.com — Build a website with drag-and-drop and AI Price: Free plan (Free plan with hosting, drag-and-drop editor and templates; no card needed); from their website. - [Shopify](https://suitly.si/tools/shopify) by Shopify Inc. — Build an online store and sell in person with one system Price: Free trial (The page states you can try Shopify for 3 days free, with no credit card required.); from their website. - [WordPress.com](https://suitly.si/tools/wordpress-com) by Automattic — Hosted WordPress sites and blogs Price: Free plan (The free plan allows users to start with a site that displays WordPress.com ads to visitors.); from their website. ## Customer support Answer customers quickly, day and night. All: https://suitly.si/needs/customer-support - [Freshdesk](https://suitly.si/tools/freshdesk) by Freshworks (AI-powered) — Help desk with ticketing, knowledge base and AI agents Price: Free trial (The 14-day free trial provides instant access to the Enterprise plan.); from their website. - [Intercom](https://suitly.si/tools/intercom) by Intercom (AI-powered) — AI agent and help desk for chat-first support Price: Free trial (The free trial lasts 14 days, requires no credit card, and includes all features, Fin, and add-ons.); from their website. - [Zendesk](https://suitly.si/tools/zendesk) by Zendesk (AI-powered) — Help desk for emails, chats and calls, plus a help center Price: Free trial (The page offers a free trial via the 'Try it for free' button, but does not specify the duration or limits of the trial.); from their website. - [Gorgias](https://suitly.si/tools/gorgias) by Gorgias (AI-powered) — Help desk built for online stores Price: Free trial (The page offers a free trial for the Starter, Basic, and Pro plans, with some options requiring no credit card.); from their website. - [CallAnswerDesk](https://suitly.si/tools/callanswerdesk) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — An AI receptionist that answers calls, books visits and takes messages Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months (90 days) are free with every feature included; test calls in the browser are free.); confirmed by the maker. ## Quotes & estimates Send accurate quotes quickly. All: https://suitly.si/needs/quotes-estimates - [Caterer Plan](https://suitly.si/tools/caterer-plan) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a wedding enquiry into a menu, quote and shopping list Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [QuickBooks Online](https://suitly.si/tools/quickbooks-online) by Intuit — Keep your books, send invoices and see where the money goes Price: Free plan (The Free plan costs $0 per month, allows 1 user, and includes features like tracking income and expenses, sending 2 invoices per month, and connecting 1 bank account.); from their website. - [FabQuote](https://suitly.si/tools/fabquote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Priced quotes for gates, grills and sheds from one spoken sentence Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [Hardware Quote](https://suitly.si/tools/hardware-quote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a plumber's handwritten list into a priced quote in minutes Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [Jobber](https://suitly.si/tools/jobber) by Jobber — Quotes, scheduling and invoices for home service businesses Price: Free plan not confirmed; public info, not yet checked. ## Invoicing Send bills and know who has paid. All: https://suitly.si/needs/invoicing - [Caterer Plan](https://suitly.si/tools/caterer-plan) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a wedding enquiry into a menu, quote and shopping list Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [QuickBooks Online](https://suitly.si/tools/quickbooks-online) by Intuit — Keep your books, send invoices and see where the money goes Price: Free plan (The Free plan costs $0 per month, allows 1 user, and includes features like tracking income and expenses, sending 2 invoices per month, and connecting 1 bank account.); from their website. - [Xero](https://suitly.si/tools/xero) by Xero Limited — Online accounting that you and your accountant share Price: Free trial (Access all Xero features for 30 days.); from their website. - [Zoho Books](https://suitly.si/tools/zoho-books) by Zoho Corporation — Accounting with GST-ready invoices and returns for growing businesses Price: Free plan (The Free Plan is available indefinitely for businesses with revenue under 25 lakhs and includes 1 user plus 1 accountant, up to 1,000 invoices, and up to 1,000 bills/expenses annually.); from their website. - [FabQuote](https://suitly.si/tools/fabquote) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Priced quotes for gates, grills and sheds from one spoken sentence Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. ## Orders & customers Keep orders and customer details together. All: https://suitly.si/needs/orders-and-customers - [Caterer Plan](https://suitly.si/tools/caterer-plan) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Turn a wedding enquiry into a menu, quote and shopping list Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. - [TailorBook](https://suitly.si/tools/tailorbook) by Surge Software (AI-powered) — Never lose a measurement or miss a delivery date again Price: Free trial (Your first 3 months are free with no card needed.); confirmed by the maker. Page: https://suitly.si/for/restaurants