marketman tracks inventory. olldae tracks inventory and runs your catering too.
marketman is a capable inventory tool for larger restaurant operations. it handles purchasing, invoice scanning, and cost tracking well. if you're a multi-unit chain with a dedicated ops team, it might make sense.
but it starts at $199-249/mo with a $500 onboarding fee — and all you get is inventory. no catering, no service mode, no allergen tracking. and the pricing structure is designed for enterprise, not the independent operator running a tight margin.
olldae does inventory AND catering from $49/mo. no setup fee. 14-day free trial, no card required.
side by side.
| feature | olldae | marketman |
|---|---|---|
| inventory | ||
| live inventory + par alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| supplier + purchase order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| recipe costing | ✓ | ✓ |
| supplier price change alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| what olldae adds | ||
| allergen flagging (EU 14 + US 9) | ✓ | — |
| service mode (staff recipe lookup) | ✓ | — |
| catering module | ✓ +$49/mo | — |
| online client payments (zero fees) | ✓ | — |
| role-based team access (5 roles) | ✓ | limited |
| pricing | ||
| starting price | $49/mo | $199–249/mo |
| setup / onboarding fee | none | ~$500 |
| free trial | ✓ 14 days, no card | demo only |
| catering included | ✓ add-on available | not available |
what you actually pay.
what you get with olldae
that marketman doesn't have.
different tools for different operators.
marketman fits multi-unit restaurant chains with a dedicated purchasing manager, high-volume supply chain, and the budget to support enterprise-level tooling. it has deep invoice scanning, supplier integrations, and purchasing workflows built for operations running dozens of locations.
olldae fits the independent operator — one to five locations, no dedicated ops staff. you need live inventory, recipe costing, allergen tracking, service mode for your team, and optionally catering — all from a tool that doesn't cost $200+/mo or require a $500 onboarding call.
if you're a single-location bar or restaurant or a small group, marketman's pricing and feature set is designed for a different scale of operation. olldae gives you the same core capabilities — inventory, recipes, costing — at a fraction of the cost.
every feature, side by side.
| feature | olldae | marketman |
|---|---|---|
| inventory | ||
| live inventory + par alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| supplier + purchase order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| recipe costing | ✓ | ✓ |
| supplier price change alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| invoice scanning (OCR) | — | ✓ |
| enterprise supplier integrations | — | ✓ |
| what olldae adds | ||
| allergen flagging (EU 14 + US 9) | ✓ | — |
| service mode (staff recipe lookup) | ✓ | — |
| catering module | ✓ +$49/mo | — |
| online client payments (zero fees) | ✓ | — |
| role-specific staff briefs | ✓ | — |
| two-layer costing (theoretical vs actual) | ✓ | — |
| PDF reports | ✓ | ✓ |
| pricing | ||
| starting price | $49/mo | $199–249/mo |
| setup / onboarding fee | none | $500+ |
| catering included | ✓ +$49/mo add-on | — |
| free trial | ✓ 14 days, no card | demo only |
| annual contract required | no | typically yes |
which tool wins for your situation.
you're running one location, maybe two. you need inventory tracked, recipes costed, and par alerts when you're running low. olldae wins here — marketman at $199-249/mo + $500 onboarding is built for chains. olldae gives you the same core inventory and recipe tools from $49/mo with no setup fee and a self-serve 14-day trial.
you run a bar or restaurant and catering is a meaningful revenue line. you need inventory for daily operations AND catering proposals for events. olldae wins here — marketman has no catering module at all. olldae does both — inventory platform + catering add-on for $98/mo total.
you're running 10+ locations with a purchasing manager who processes invoices daily. you need OCR invoice scanning, EDI supplier integrations, and enterprise reporting. marketman may win here — those enterprise purchasing workflows are what marketman is built for. olldae is designed for the independent operator, not enterprise procurement.
how to move from marketman to olldae.
if you're coming from marketman, your inventory history and recipe cost data can inform your olldae setup. the migration approach:
- export your recipe library and ingredient costs from marketman as a reference
- sign up for olldae — 14 days free, no card, no onboarding call
- build your ingredient library in olldae using your exported cost data
- re-build your key recipes by linking ingredients with quantities
- add allergen flags per ingredient — they cascade to all connected recipes
- invite your team — they get service mode access on day one
- if you need catering, add the catering module and configure your first proposal template
your first month on olldae typically costs less than marketman's onboarding fee alone. for independent operators, the ROI is immediate.
frequently asked.
how does marketman compare to olldae on price? +
marketman starts at $199-249/mo with a $500 onboarding fee. olldae starts at $49/mo with no setup fee. for most independent operators, that's $150-200+/mo in savings — and olldae includes features marketman doesn't have, like allergen tracking and catering management.
does marketman have catering features? +
no. marketman is an inventory and purchasing tool. it has no catering proposals, client portal, or online payments. olldae handles both inventory and catering in one system.
does marketman track allergens? +
marketman does not have built-in allergen tracking for EU 14 or US 9 allergens. olldae tracks allergens per ingredient, automatically inherited by every recipe — so your team always knows which dishes to flag for guest dietary restrictions.
is olldae good for large restaurant chains? +
olldae is designed for independent operators — one to five locations. if you're running 10+ units with a dedicated purchasing manager and need EDI integrations or OCR invoice scanning, marketman is built for that scale. olldae is for the independent operator who doesn't need enterprise purchasing workflows.
does olldae have a free trial? +
14 days free, no credit card required. marketman offers a demo but no self-serve trial. olldae lets you set up your full inventory, recipes, and catering module before you commit to anything.