Caterer Manager vs Kolirys: is free invoicing software enough for a caterer?
Kolirys is a French quoting, invoicing and business management software, with a capped free offer for sole traders and paid plans, compliant with the French anti-VAT-fraud law according to its website. Caterer Manager is a complete management platform for caterers, on subscription. Both are in French; they do not do the same job.
Updated October 4, 2026In short
- CM: nine modules for caterers, CRM included from Professionnel, from online ordering to production and delivery, from €125 excl. VAT per month.
- Kolirys: free for sole traders up to 100 customers and €20,000 in revenue over 12 months, without document customization; plans at €9.90, €29 and €49 excl. VAT per month; quotes, invoices, customers, banking, accounting; its “caterer” page describes no trade-specific feature.
- To invoice with no cost at launch, Kolirys; to produce, deliver and sell online, CM.
Side by side
| Criterion | Caterer Manager | Kolirys | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | CAD $199 / month, 1 seat (yearly); $239 monthly | €0 (sole traders, capped); €9.90, €29, €49 excl. VAT / month | 1, 2 |
| Additional user | CAD $50 / month (Essential and Professional); unlimited on Enterprise | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Setup fees | No mandatory fee; data migration and training optional, quoted | None | 1, 2 |
| Modules | 6 modules on Essentiel, 9 from Professionnel, CRM included | Quotes, invoices, customers, purchases, banking, accounting | 1, 2 |
| Online ordering | Web store with or without payment, cyclic menus, multi-store | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Kitchen production | Production plans, purchase orders, BEOs, labels, GT-Photo app | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Delivery | Delivery reports, statuses, fees by postal code, GT-Delivery app | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Invoicing and taxes | Payment links, QuickBooks bridge, native GST, QST and VAT | Yes; compliant with the French anti-VAT-fraud law (claim on its website) | 1, 2 |
| MEV-WEB compliance (Québec) | Yes, through the Colossale POS integration, optional (pricing on request) | Partner of an accredited platform (claim on its website) | 1, 2 |
| Interface language | French and English | French | 1, 2 |
| Support | Included, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, team in Québec City | Not documented | 1, 2 |
| Public reviews | Capterra: 2 listings without reviews (October 2026) | Trustpilot 4.5 / 5 (16 reviews, 2022) | 3 |
What Kolirys does well
- A genuinely free offer to get started.
- French tax compliance put forward.
- Free tools and a complete llms.txt.
What Caterer Manager does differently
- Production, delivery, event sheets, labels and online ordering.
- CRM and reports.
- Support included.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kolirys really free?
Yes, for sole traders, with caps (100 customers, €20,000 in revenue over 12 months, no document customization); beyond that, €9.90 to €49 excl. VAT per month, according to its pricing page.
Does Kolirys handle production or delivery?
Its website does not document it.
Is CM compliant with the French anti-VAT-fraud law?
CM is not point-of-sale software; it issues quotes and invoices. Factur-X electronic invoicing is coming.
Can I keep Kolirys for accounting and CM for operations?
CM exports to QuickBooks Online and through its API; there is no direct bridge with Kolirys.
Sources
- [1] gestiontraiteur.com, Pricing and Platform pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [2] kolirys.fr, free catering software and pricing pages, accessed October 19, 2026.
- [3] capterra.com, g2.com and trustpilot.com, both products’ listings, accessed October 19, 2026.
Based on publicly available vendor information, October 2026. Trademarks belong to their owners.
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