Popmenu alternative without the $1-per-order charge
Nomback is a Popmenu alternative for restaurants that mainly want ordering and repeat customers. Popmenu costs $159 to $499 a month, sells online ordering as an unpriced add-on, and adds a flat $1.00 service charge to every order. Nomback is $99 a month and $399 setup for your own ordering and rewards app, with no per-order charge.
How it works
- Count your monthly online orders; that number times $1 is what Popmenu's charge costs.
- We build your Nomback app with ordering, a stamp card and push deals in about two weeks.
- Keep your website and add a Nomback order button, or use our website at $129 with the app.
What it costs
| Nomback plan | Monthly | One-time setup |
|---|---|---|
| Your own ordering and rewards app (iPhone and Android) | $99 | $399 |
| App and website | $129 | $399 |
| Website only | $79 | $149 |
No commission on any order and no fee added to your customers. Card payments go through Stripe at 2.9% + 30¢. Apple charges $99 a year and Google $25 once for the developer accounts, which are in your name. Month to month, and live in about two weeks. Full pricing.
Popmenu vs Nomback
From Popmenu's pricing page and its online ordering page, October 2026.
| Popmenu | Nomback | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Starter $159-$179, Essentials $269-$299, Premier $449-$499 | $99 app, $129 with website |
| Online ordering | Paid add-on, price not printed | Included |
| Per order | $1.00 service charge (absorb or pass to guest) | $0 |
| Own app in the App Store | Not part of the plans | Yes |
| Setup | Included | $399 |
| Contract | None | None |
What the $1 adds up to
| Orders a month | Popmenu Starter + $1 per order | Nomback |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | $459 + ordering add-on | $99 |
| 600 | $759 + ordering add-on | $99 |
| 1,000 | $1,159 + ordering add-on | $99 |
Card processing is extra on both. Popmenu doesn't state its rate; Nomback uses Stripe at 2.9% + 30¢.
Where Popmenu is stronger
Popmenu is a marketing platform first: an interactive menu website, email and text campaigns, social posting, reservations and reputation tools on the higher plans. A full-service restaurant that needs all of that may get its money's worth. A takeout-heavy shop that mostly needs orders and regulars coming back is paying for a lot it won't use.
Questions owners ask
How much does Popmenu cost?
Starter is $159 a month paid annually or $179 monthly, Essentials $269 or $299, Premier $449 or $499. Online ordering is an extra add-on.
What is Popmenu's $1 service charge?
A flat $1.00 per online order that the restaurant can absorb or pass to the guest.
Does Nomback charge per order?
No. Nomback is $99 a month and $399 setup; card processing through Stripe is the only per-order cost.
Does Nomback do email marketing like Popmenu?
No. Nomback reaches customers with push notifications from your app, plus a stamp card and memberships.
Can I use Nomback with my Popmenu website?
Yes. Add the Nomback order button with one line of code.
Is there a contract?
No, Nomback is month to month.
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Sources
Prices and fees were checked on October 30, 2026. They change, so check the source before you decide.