Beverage and food inventory, ordering and cost tracking for bars.
Backbar
Free plan Basic plan $0/month per location (inventory) · Free trial: 1 month on Essential or Professional (vendor page, checked Oct 2026)
Bar inventory app with drink and recipe costing, purchasing and POS-linked reports; free plan for one location.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- Free plan (1 location, 10 recipes)
- Web and mobile counting with POS integrations
- Published prices: Essential $99/mo, Professional $149/mo per location
Cons
- Food inventory not highlighted (bar-focused)
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What is Backbar?
Bar inventory app with drink and recipe costing, purchasing and POS-linked reports; free plan for one location.
What are alternatives to Backbar?
BevSpot, Crunchtime, DishPenny, MarginEdge
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