Caterer Manager vs Caterease: which one for a caterer in Canada?
Caterease is an American catering and event management software, around since the 1990s, used mostly by high-volume caterers and venues. Caterer Manager is an all-in-one platform built in Québec City since 2011 for caterers in Canada and France. Both cover proposals, BEOs, invoicing and reports. Here is what sets them apart, with public figures.
Updated October 4, 2026In short
- CM: a bilingual platform with native GST, QST and VAT, nine modules, CRM included from Professionnel, MEV-WEB compliance in Québec through Colossale POS, support in your time zone, from CAD $199 per month (1 seat, yearly billing).
- Caterease: a mature American software, English only, highly configurable, from US$99 per month (Express, 1 user, yearly billing) plus US$28 per additional user, US$25 per optional module and a US$200 launch fee per user.
- For a Canadian caterer who wants online ordering, production and invoicing in one bilingual tool, CM is built for that; for a high-volume American venue already equipped, Caterease remains a reference.
Side by side
| Criterion | Caterer Manager | Caterease | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | CAD $199 / month, 1 seat (yearly); $239 monthly | US$99 / month, 1 user (yearly) | 1, 2 |
| Additional user | CAD $50 / month (Essential and Professional); unlimited on Enterprise | US$28 / month | 1, 2 |
| Setup fees | No mandatory fee; data migration and training optional, quoted | US$200 per user, all plans | 1, 2 |
| Modules | 6 modules on Essentiel, 9 from Professionnel, CRM included | Express plan without modules; modules at US$25 / month each | 1, 2 |
| Online ordering | Web store with or without payment, cyclic menus, multi-store | Not documented (“Web Inquiry” forms and event portals) | 1, 2 |
| Kitchen production | Production plans, purchase orders, BEOs, labels, GT-Photo app | Menu and recipe management, BEOs, “Kitchen Display” | 1, 2 |
| Delivery | Delivery reports, statuses, fees by postal code | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Invoicing and taxes | Payment links, QuickBooks bridge, native GST, QST and VAT | Invoicing and payments; configurable taxes | 1, 2 |
| MEV-WEB compliance (Québec) | Yes, through the Colossale POS integration, optional (pricing on request) | No mention | 1, 2 |
| Interface language | French and English | English | 1, 2 |
| Support | Included, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, team in Québec City | US support (support site, 800 number) | 1, 2 |
| Public reviews | Capterra: 2 listings without reviews (October 2026) | Capterra 4.4 / 5 (110 reviews), G2 3.5 / 5 (43 reviews) | 3 |
What Caterease does well
- A fully public price list.
- Configuration depth recognized by large venues.
- Product screenshots and videos on its site.
What Caterer Manager does differently
- Nine modules, CRM included from Professionnel, and support included, with no launch fee.
- Built in French for Canadian and French taxes, with an English version.
- Online ordering, production and delivery share the same database as invoicing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caterease available in French?
No. According to its website, the interface and support are in English. Caterer Manager is built in French, with an English version.
How much does Caterease really cost?
The Express plan is US$99 per month billed yearly, plus US$28 per additional user, US$25 per optional module and a US$200 launch fee per user. For a team of 5 with two modules, expect about US$261 per month plus US$1,000 at launch.
Can I migrate from Caterease to Caterer Manager?
Yes. CM’s onboarding team transfers your customers, menus and history, optional and quoted, and trains your team.
Does CM suit hotels and venues?
CM handles rooms, staff and group events; large hotels with guest-room management are better served by hotel systems.
Sources
- [1] gestiontraiteur.com, Pricing and Platform pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [2] caterease.com, home, Features and Pricing pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [3] capterra.com and g2.com, Caterease and Caterer Manager listings, accessed October 19, 2026.
Based on publicly available vendor information, October 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.
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