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orderbird: cost, fit and limits
orderbird is a point of sale provider made by orderbird GmbH in Berlin that sells two systems, orderbird PRO for table-service hospitality on iPad and orderbird MINI, a compact all-in-one device for small cafes, food trucks, salons and retail. Both are built for German compliance.
What to know first
orderbird splits its offer into PRO and MINI, each with its own pricing page, and the home page prints no price for either. What it does show is German compliance: an integrated TSS, GoBD compliance on PRO, online TSS on MINI and DATEV exports. It names no AI feature on the pages we read, so the page supports a fit decision rather than a price comparison.
orderbird at a glance
| Maker | orderbird GmbH, Germany |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Point of Sale Software in 2026, rank 9 of 10 |
| Website | orderbird.com |
Who orderbird is best for
Restaurants, cafes and bars
PRO is described as built for table service on iPad, with mobile ordering and a kitchen monitor. Ask for a demonstration on the exact hardware you plan to buy, and bring a real menu to see how orders route.
Food trucks and salons
MINI puts the register, receipt printer, scanner and card reader in one device with a built-in SIM and all-day battery.
Venues handing data to a tax adviser
Easy DATEV exports are listed, and DATEV appears as a partner, which suits German businesses that pass books to an adviser.
Venues adding reservations or gift cards
Add-ons include QR code ordering, a digital menu, reservations, a digital cashbook, gift cards and kitchen display. Ask which add-ons carry a monthly fee and which are one-time, since the home page lists them without prices.
orderbird plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| orderbird PRO | Not shown on the home page | iPad-based system for table-service hospitality with integrated TSS and GoBD compliance, mobile ordering and a kitchen monitor. |
| orderbird MINI | Not shown on the home page | All-in-one device with POS, printer, scanner and card reader, built-in SIM, battery and online TSS. |
| Hardware offer | Free iPad and small kitchen monitor with the Black November bundle | Valid until 30 November 2026 while stocks last, for PRO. Ask whether the offer needs a minimum contract term and whether the hardware stays yours after cancellation. |
| Add-ons | Not shown | Order management, reservations, digital cashbook, gift cards and kitchen display. Each add-on may carry its own monthly fee, so request a written quote that lists every module you intend to use. |
Checked November 2026.
What orderbird does
- Integrated TSS
- PRO lists an integrated TSS and GoBD compliance, and MINI an online TSS, both tied to German fiscal rules. Ask your tax adviser to confirm the setup meets your obligations, since rules can change and the home page gives only a short summary.
- DATEV exports
- The page lists easy DATEV exports for handing figures to an adviser. A shared export saves retyping at month end, but check which formats and periods your adviser actually needs before relying on it.
- Mobile ordering
- PRO supports mobile ordering and a kitchen monitor so orders reach the kitchen without walking. Mobile ordering cuts walking between the dining room and the bar, though venues with weak wireless coverage should test it first.
- MY orderbird
- A dashboard gives real-time sales tracking from outside the venue. Owners who manage several venues can compare days from a phone, though the home page does not say how many locations a login covers.
- Order management
- QR code ordering and a digital menu are listed as add-ons. Test the QR flow with real guests, because menu design and wording affect how many people actually order from their phones.
How orderbird handles your data
orderbird GmbH gives its address on the imprint page as Ritterstrasse 12, 10969 Berlin, Germany. The privacy policy page could not be opened, so the vendor's policy was not checked for hosting location, retention or AI use. The home page does not state a hosting region. A buyer should ask where sales and customer data are stored, how long fiscal records are kept and which processors handle card payments, and should request the answers in writing before signing a contract.
Where orderbird falls short in practice
- No price on the pages we read. The home page says pricing is transparent but shows no figure. PRO and MINI pricing sat on pages we could not open. Request a written quote that lists hardware, software, payments and add-ons, and compare it with other vendors on a one-year basis.
- No AI function named. The home page names no assistant or AI reporting, so buyers who want one cannot confirm it. If that matters to you, ask the vendor in writing what analytics or assistant features exist and on which product.
- Germany-shaped. The compliance features named are German: TSS, GoBD and DATEV. A venue in another country may find them irrelevant. A venue in another country may find them irrelevant, and the pages do not list local equivalents.
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orderbird: common questions
What is the difference between orderbird PRO and MINI?
PRO is an iPad-based system for table-service hospitality. MINI is a compact all-in-one device with register, printer, scanner and card reader for small cafes, food trucks, salons and retail. Choose by whether you serve tables. Choose by whether you serve tables, how many staff take orders and whether you need a card reader in the same device.
Does orderbird handle German fiscal rules?
The home page lists an integrated TSS and GoBD compliance for PRO and an online TSS for MINI, plus DATEV exports. Confirm with your tax adviser that the setup meets your obligations. The home page gives only a short summary, so ask for the compliance documents.
How much does orderbird cost?
The home page shows no price and says pricing is transparent. Plans differ by product and contract length. Ask for a written quote naming hardware, software, payments and any add-ons. Plans differ by product and contract length, so also ask whether a longer term lowers the monthly price.
Is there an orderbird hardware offer?
The home page mentions a Black November bundle with a free iPad and small kitchen monitor, valid until 30 November 2026 while stocks last. Check whether it needs a minimum contract term. Ask whether the offer needs a minimum contract term and who owns the hardware afterward.
Does orderbird use AI?
The home page does not mention AI features. The privacy policy could not be opened. Ask orderbird in writing whether it uses AI on your sales data. Ask the vendor to describe any AI use in writing, including whether sales data leaves the EU.