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Per Diem vs. Orda

Your Square POS deserves a smarter front end

Give customers a better way to order, earn rewards, and keep coming back. Per Diem connects your branded app, loyalty, and marketing directly to Square, with the tools and support to grow your restaurant.

Robusta Cafe branded app home screen with points, store credit and a COMEBACK offer

Reach customers without upgrading your plan

Robusta Cafe push notifications for a ready reward, a first app order offer and a reorder reminder

Send push notifications to announce new items, promote offers, and bring customers back. With Per Diem, push marketing is included from the start, not reserved for a higher plan.

Loyalty that goes beyond points

A points balance is easy to forget. Give customers something worth opening your app for.

Per Diem supports Square Loyalty and offers its own loyalty program to reward customers and keep them coming back.

  • Tiers

    Give regulars something better to work toward.

  • Streaks

    Reward customers for keeping up their visits.

  • Challenges

    Create new goals and rewards around repeat behavior.

  • Interactive games

    Turn promotions and rewards into experiences customers can actually play.

  • Referrals

    Reward the customer who shares and the friend who joins.

  • Birthdays + multipliers

    Create timely reasons to earn and visit again.

Make your marketing feel more personal

Lock screens showing a Per Diem push notification and an SMS from Robusta Cafe

Reach new, regular, loyal, and at-risk customers with targeted push notifications, email, and SMS. Build campaigns around customer behavior instead of sending the same offer to everyone.

Keep every menu detail connected to Square

Branded ordering app menu and a matcha item with required milk choice

Handle nested modifiers, required selections, multiple choices, and real-time availability without compromising how your restaurant takes orders.

Get dedicated support from day one

From app launch to your next marketing campaign, get hands-on guidance from a dedicated account manager.

Why restaurants choose Per Diem over Orda

Per Diem compared with Orda
Per DiemOrda
Push notificationsIncluded in StarterRequires Pro
Dedicated account managerIncluded in StarterNot included
LoyaltySquare Loyalty and Per Diem Loyalty, with tiers, streaks, challenges, games, and referralsSquare Loyalty only
Customer segmentationSupports Square segments & Per Diem’s own segments for targeted campaignsComparable controls not specified
Group orderingAvailableNot available
CateringAvailableNot available
Square menu customizationNested modifiers, required selections, multi-select options, and real-time availabilityBasic Square menu sync
Website builderBranded SEO optimized website synced with SquareSeparate WebXP service

Give your Square restaurant more room to grow

Joanie's branded ordering app: home screen, item details and rewards
“Fantastic group to work with. Always quick & attentive with questions. Created a wonderful app for our stores. Highly recommend.”
Joanie’s

FAQ

Is Per Diem a better alternative to Orda for Square restaurants?

Per Diem offers several advantages for Square restaurants, including push notifications and dedicated account management in its Starter plan, advanced menu customization, group ordering, catering, and additional loyalty features.

Does Orda include push notifications?

Orda lists push notifications under its $129/month Pro plan. Per Diem includes push notifications in its $99/month Starter plan.

Does Orda offer dedicated account management?

Orda lists an account manager under its custom franchise offering. Per Diem includes a dedicated account manager in Starter.

What is the difference between Per Diem and Orda loyalty?

Per Diem supports Square Loyalty along with referrals, streaks, and gamification. Per Diem Loyalty on Pro Plus adds more customizable rewards and engagement experiences.