ServeMate vs Epos Now.
For UK takeaways, side by side. Every Epos Now figure comes from its own UK pricing page, linked below.
In short
Epos Now sells hardware bundles (advertised from £149 to £299 on its UK pricing page, depending on the offer) with a 12-month payments, care and support subscription from £54 a month; kitchen display, kiosks and online ordering are quote-based. ServeMate is £49 a month per shop with no contract and no upfront software cost, runs on an Android tablet or Windows device, and includes online ordering at 0% commission, kitchen display, TV menus, loyalty, stock and rotas.
Side by side
| ServeMate | Epos Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | None for the software. Use an Android tablet or Windows device and a thermal printer | Hardware bundles advertised from £149 to £299 (offers vary on the page) |
| Monthly cost | £49 a month per shop | 12-month payments, care and support subscription from £54 a month (with the £299 bundle) |
| Contract | None. Cancel any time | 12-month subscription with the advertised bundle |
| Free trial | 30 days | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Card payments | Through Dojo. Dojo sets the rates | Epos Now Payments, flat rate (not shown on the page) |
| Kitchen display | Included | Quote-based |
| Self-order kiosk | £19 a month per kiosk | Quote-based |
| Online ordering | Your own website, 0% commission, included | Quote-based (Epos Now Online) |
| Loyalty, marketing, stock, rotas, TV menus | All included | Not priced on the pricing page |
| AI phone ordering | Sophie: 25p a minute, only while she's on a call | Not listed on the pricing page |
Epos Now figures from Epos Now UK pricing, checked 15 October 2026. Prices change: check their page before you decide. ServeMate figures from our pricing page.
Which suits your shop?
Epos Now might suit you if
- You want hardware and software as one bundle from one supplier, with a support subscription.
ServeMate might suit you if
- You don't want a 12-month contract or a big upfront cost.
- You want online ordering, kitchen display, loyalty and stock priced in, not quoted separately.
- You want to set it up yourself on hardware you can buy anywhere.
Try ServeMate free for 30 days, no contract. Or work out what the delivery apps cost you first.
How much does ServeMate cost?
£49 a month per shop, with no VAT to add. Kiosks are £19 a month each, and Sophie is 25p per minute only when she's on a call.
Is there a contract?
No. Pay monthly and cancel any time.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, 30 days.
What hardware do I need?
An Android tablet or a Windows device, plus a thermal receipt printer. Any Bluetooth thermal printer works, or a wired one on Windows.
Who handles card payments?
Dojo. We'll introduce you to our account manager to get you their best rate.
Run the whole shop from one counter.
30-day free trial. No contract. Cancel any time.
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