# CaterTrax vs Planning Pod

| Attribute | CaterTrax | Planning Pod |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 41.3 (14% (low)) | 58.8 (25% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | Software combining business operations (CRM, proposals, invoicing, payments) with event-specific tools (floor plans, timelines, attendee management, food-and-beverage tracking) in a single integrated system for event professionals and venues. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","deposit_invoicing_and_installment_payment_collection":true}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_saas","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","banquet_event_order_beo_generation":true,"proposal_crm_and_pipeline_tracking":true,"delivery_driver_routing_and_dispatch":false,"event_staff_scheduling_and_timesheets":false,"digital_contracts_e_signature_integration":true,"packing_lists_and_equipment_rental_tracking":true,"recipe_scaling_and_master_kitchen_prep_lists":true,"b2b_corporate_ordering_portal_drop_off_catering":true,"deposit_invoicing_and_installment_payment_collection":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 13 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Freshbooks"},{"name":"Adyen"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Zoho"},{"name":"SmartDraw"},{"name":"Social Tables"},{"name":"Basecamp"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"From $59/month (annual billing). Variable pricing scales with event volume","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T10:28:32.381Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | - | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Catering Management)

| Capability | CaterTrax | Planning Pod |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | Cloud web app |
| Banquet event order beo generation | - | ✓ |
| Recipe scaling and master kitchen prep lists | - | ✓ |
| Proposal CRM and pipeline tracking | - | ✓ |
| Digital contracts e signature integration | - | ✓ |
| Deposit invoicing and installment payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packing lists and equipment rental tracking | - | ✓ |
| Delivery driver routing and dispatch | - | ✗ |
| B2B corporate ordering portal drop off catering | - | ✓ |
| Event staff scheduling and timesheets | - | ✗ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✗ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✗ |
| Pricing model | - | Flat monthly saas |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:18:34.567Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*