SumUp vs Bill Feeds UK 2026 — Restaurant POS Comparison
Updated May 2026 · 8 min read
SumUp is one of the most recognised payment and POS brands in the UK, popular with market traders, small cafés, and pop-up events. But for full-service restaurants needing table management, kitchen displays, QR ordering, and UK compliance features, SumUp's limitations become apparent quickly.
The Verdict Up Front
SumUp is best for: Market stalls, mobile traders, pop-up events, and very simple café counter service.
Bill Feeds is best for: Full-service restaurants needing table management, Kitchen Display System, QR ordering, allergen compliance, multi-branch management, and MTD-ready VAT reporting.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bill Feeds | SumUp |
|---|---|---|
| Table management | ✓ Full | Basic / none |
| Kitchen Display System (KDS) | ✓ | ✗ |
| QR table ordering | ✓ | ✗ |
| Allergen management (14 allergens) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Making Tax Digital VAT reports | ✓ | Limited |
| Multi-branch management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inventory management | ✓ | Basic |
| Works on existing devices (BYOD) | ✓ Any browser | Requires SumUp reader |
| Monthly software cost | From £19 | Free / £49+ |
| Transaction fees | None (own gateway) | 1.69% per transaction |
Pricing Deep Dive
SumUp Pricing
SumUp's free POS tier is genuinely free software, but you pay 1.69% on every card transaction. For a restaurant doing £15,000/month in card sales, that's £254/month in fees — more than Bill Feeds' Enterprise tier.
SumUp POS Pro (the restaurant-focused tier) costs £49/month and still charges transaction fees on top.
Bill Feeds Pricing
Bill Feeds charges a flat monthly fee with no transaction fees on your own payment gateway (Stripe, Razorpay, or Tap). At £19/month for Starter and £39/month for Growth, the total cost of ownership for a busy restaurant is typically lower than SumUp over a year.
Where SumUp Falls Short for Restaurants
- No KDS: Restaurants need kitchen displays. SumUp doesn't offer a kitchen display system.
- No allergen management: Natasha's Law requires full 14-allergen labelling. SumUp has no allergen tools.
- No QR ordering: Table QR ordering is increasingly expected by diners. SumUp doesn't support it.
- Transaction fees scale badly: As your restaurant grows, SumUp's per-transaction fees compound quickly.
- No multi-branch: Restaurant groups can't manage multiple locations from one dashboard.
When SumUp Does Make Sense
SumUp is genuinely excellent for its target market: market stalls, pop-up events, mobile food traders, and very simple counter-service cafés with no table service. If you're taking card payments with no kitchen and no allergen requirements, SumUp's reader and free software is a solid choice.
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