PubMenu vs. Taplist.io – The Better Choice for Growing Taprooms
When you're running a busy taproom or restaurant, you need a tool that is flexible and affordable. Most platforms hit you with per screen or location fees that work against you. PubMenu is built to give you professional-grade displays without the "Enterprise" price tag.
Taplist.io is built for breweries that need deep integrations and operational tracking.
PubMenu is built for simple, flexible display management.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | PubMenu | Taplist.io |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $25 | $39 (Starter) / $59 (Pro) |
| TV Limit | Unlimited | 1 TV (Starter) / Unlimited (Pro) |
| Multi-Location Fees | 3 channels included | New subscription per location |
| Design Control | Place elements anywhere on screen | Predefined Layouts |
Where PubMenu Excels
1. Break Free from "Per-TV" Pricing
The biggest difference is in the hardware limits. The Taplist.io Starter plan ($39/mo) restricts you to one single TV.
If you have 2 TVs now you need the Pro plan for $59/mo. Have 2 locations with 2 TVs each? Now you're looking at $118/mo.
The PubMenu Advantage:
Want to display your menu on 10 TVs? No limits
Have 2 locations and want to display unique menus for each? That's Included
One subscription, one dashboard, all for $25.
2. Total Creative Control (Drag-and-Drop)
Most competitors use rigid templates where you can only change colors or fonts. If you want to move a logo or add a custom promotion next to your tap list, you're usually out of luck.
The PubMenu Advantage:
Want your food specials next to your tap list? Easy
Want a promo in the bottom corner of your screen? Done
We provide a Visual Designer. You can drag, drop, and resize elements exactly where you want them on the screen. It’s your menu, your brand, your way. No "boxed-in" templates.
3. Beyond Just a Tap List
Most platforms force you into predefined fields like ABV, IBU, and style, even if you don’t need them. With PubMenu you are in charge of what you need and what you want to display. Add what is important to your business and get rid of everything else.
How it works:
Want to tag a beer as a staff favorite? You got it
Don't care about IBU? Get rid of it.
Use one simple dashboard to manage your drinks, food specials, upcoming events, or "WiFi Password" slides.
Update your info in one place, then use the Designer to pull those details onto any slide instantly.
It handles the power of a 40-tap wall and the simplicity of a daily food special in one place.
The Bottom Line
If you need deep POS integration with systems like Toast or integrations with tools like Brewfather, Taplist.io is a solid tool.
If you want the freedom to design your own screens, support for unlimited TVs, and a price that stays at $25/mo even as you grow, PubMenu is the clear winner.
For most growing bars and restaurants, simplicity and predictable pricing matter more than advanced integrations.
Ready to see the difference? Start your 10-day free trial today — No credit card required.