SnapTray vs CORN POS — free ordering vs paid POS

CORN POS is a full restaurant POS system popular in Pakistan. SnapTray is a free QR ordering platform with shared cart. They solve different problems — but if you want QR table ordering without paying for a full POS, SnapTray is the clear choice.

About CORN POS

CORN POS is a cloud-based point-of-sale system for restaurants in Pakistan with features including billing, QR ordering, inventory management, KDS, and SRB/FBR tax integration. It's a comprehensive POS solution with associated hardware and subscription costs.

Feature comparison

SnapTray vs CORN POS — side by side

FeatureSnapTrayCORN POS
Ordering
QR code table ordering
Real-time shared cart
No app for diners
POS billing system
Setup
AI menu scanning
Free QR stands
Setup time15 min1-2 weeks
Hardware required✗ None✓ POS terminal
Operations
Kitchen Display System
Inventory management
Tax integration (SRB/FBR)
Staff managementBasic
Pricing
Free plan✓ Free forever✗ Paid only
Monthly costFree — PKR 8KPKR 5K — 15K+
Hardware costsPKR 0PKR 30K — 80K
Commissions0%0%
The verdict

Pros and cons — honestly

WINNER

SnapTray

  • +Free forever plan — CORN POS has no free option
  • +Real-time shared cart for dine-in groups
  • +AI scanning — no manual menu entry
  • +Zero hardware costs — works on existing devices
  • +Free acrylic QR stands delivered
  • +15-minute setup vs 1-2 week POS deployment
  • Not a full POS — no billing, inventory, or tax integration
  • No payment processing built in

CORN POS

  • +Full POS with billing, inventory, and reporting
  • +SRB/FBR tax integration for Pakistani compliance
  • +Established in Pakistan with 1,000+ businesses
  • +Kitchen Display System included
  • No real-time shared cart
  • No AI menu scanning
  • Requires hardware investment (PKR 30K-80K)
  • No free plan — monthly subscriptions required
  • Complex setup — takes 1-2 weeks
Why switch to SnapTray

Three reasons to make the move

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Free vs PKR 50K+ upfront

CORN POS requires hardware investment plus monthly fees. SnapTray requires zero investment — free software, free stands, zero hardware.

15 minutes vs 2 weeks

CORN POS deployment involves hardware setup, training, and integration. SnapTray: snap your menu, place stands, go live.

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Complement, don't replace

Already using CORN POS? Add SnapTray alongside it for the shared cart experience. They can work together — SnapTray handles dine-in ordering, CORN POS handles billing.

Ready to switch?

QR ordering without the POS price tag.

Try SnapTray free. No credit card, no contracts, no risk. If it doesn't work for your restaurant, you've lost nothing.

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