AR menu pricing

Why AR menu cost confuses restaurant owners

Search “how much does an AR menu cost” and you will find agency quotes, per-model fees, and SaaS tiers that are hard to compare. Some tools look inexpensive monthly until every new dish adds a separate 3D charge. Others hide limits behind sales calls.

BeforeTable publishes Free, Starter, Growth, and Enterprise in USD so independents in the United States and Canada can budget. Free proves the experience. Paid plans expand AR slots and support. Growth unlocks fuller analytics and menu QR coverage.

Plan comparison

Free ($0): 3 products with 3D AR, basic QR codes, kitchen display tools, and email support. Ideal for a pilot table or three hero dishes.

Starter ($20/mo): 15 AR products, custom QR codes, priority AR processing, and priority email support. Built for cafés and independents past the first experiment.

Growth ($200/mo): 50 AR products, full menu and table QR options, analytics dashboard, and live chat support. Choose Growth when the whole menu should be visual and you want performance visibility.

Enterprise (custom): higher limits, dedicated support, and custom integrations for multi-location or complex ops. Contact us—do not assume Enterprise features on Free or Starter.

What you are paying for

AR slots: each plan caps how many dishes can carry live 3D/AR models. Upgrade when you need more hero items online.

Guest experience: WebAR in Safari and Chrome so diners typically need no app download—a major cost in guest friction, not just software fees.

Operations layer: orders, kitchen display, and optional modules such as billing and tables on eligible plans. This is a light POS layer, not a full hardware POS replacement.

Support tier: email on Free, priority email on Starter, live chat on Growth, dedicated help on Enterprise.

AR menu pricing vs PDF QR menus

Free PDF QR generators win on pure cost for flat pages. They do not give guests a 3D spin or table AR preview. If your pain is only “stop reprinting paper,” a basic QR PDF may be enough. If your pain is “guests do not understand the dish,” AR menu pricing is an investment in clarity and confidence at the table.

Many owners run both: keep a simple digital menu for text allergies and hours, and put AR on the dishes that sell on visuals. BeforeTable Free lets you test that hybrid without a contract.

Cost FAQ highlights

Is there a free AR menu? Yes—three AR dishes at $0.

Is Starter really $20/mo? Yes, for fifteen AR products with priority processing.

Does Growth include analytics? Yes—analytics is a Growth feature; do not expect the full analytics dashboard on Free or Starter.

Are prices USD? Yes. Primary markets are US and Canada; UK and EU operators can still evaluate USD plans while local currency packaging expands.

Hidden per-dish fees? Public pricing is plan-based slots. Always confirm Enterprise quotes in writing.

How to choose

Choose Free if you want proof with three dishes this month. Choose Starter when your visual menu outgrows three items. Choose Growth when AR should cover a large share of the menu and you need analytics. Choose Enterprise when locations, integrations, or SLAs require a custom conversation.

Next step: Start Free on beforetable.com, or read How it works and FAQ. For billing questions after you subscribe, see Refunds and email billing support.