CaterTrax vs Total Party Planner
On the evidence we track, Total Party Planner leads this comparison with a composite score of 61/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for catering management. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
CaterTrax
A web-based ordering system that helps caterers streamline order management and event planning, supporting both independent locations and multi-site operations with centralized menu, pricing, and reporting controls.
Total Party Planner
LeaderA web-based platform for catering businesses to manage events, staff scheduling, proposals, invoicing, and recipe costing with built-in integrations for accounting and scheduling systems.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
CaterTrax
Pricing not documented yet.
Total Party Planner
LeaderMonthly or annual subscriptions (10% discount annually) starting with Nibble tier; $299 one-time setup fee per plan
- Nibble1 included user; $25/month per additional user
- Feast2 included users; $25/month per additional user; includes CRM module
- Delicacy3 included users; $25/month per additional user; enterprise features
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
CaterTrax
Not documented yet.
Total Party Planner
Leader- QuickBooks
- Nowsta
- StaffMate
- ChefTec
- Outlook
- Mailchimp
- prismm
- StaffMate Online
- Google Calendar
- Apple iCal
- Microsoft Outlook
CaterTrax or Total Party Planner: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.