Taplist.io: The Best Alternative to Untappd for Business

Taplist.io delivers a complete menu management platform with more features, better customization, and exceptional value compared to Untappd for Business. If you're looking for a solution that puts your brand first and actively evolves to meet your needs at half the price, you've found it.

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Taplist.io

Taplist.io is an all-in-one menu management platform designed specifically for breweries, bars, and restaurants. Founded in 2019 by technology and beer industry veterans, Taplist.io has gained popularity for its comprehensive feature set, affordable pricing, and continuous improvement. It is independently-owned and has a singular focus on helping owners and managers generate greater returns.

💻  Easy-to-use admin with customizable menu builder
🎯  Singular focus on menu management that customers love
💰  Transparent value-focused pricing with flexible terms
🚀  Actively evolving platform with regular feature releases
🍺  Independent, owner-operated by beer tech vets

Untappd for Business

Untappd pioneered digital beer menus in the early 2010s and built strong brand recognition through its consumer beer rating app. Now owned by Next Glass (a private equity-backed portfolio company), Untappd for Business offers a polished interface with connections to their beer enthusiast community. While the platform was innovative when launched, its development has slowed despite rising prices.

🧱  Industry incumbent with commonly-seen menus
🔄  Auto-adds venue's beers into its social ratings platform
💸  Non-transparent pricing with history of fee increases
🎨  Slickly designed admin interface
🏢  Corporate division of Next Glass Inc.

Taplist.io is purpose-built for beverage menus — with instant syncing, plug-and-play TV apps, print-ready PDFs, and everything included in one subscription.

🖥  Built for digital beverage menus
🔄  Syncs instantly across TV, QR, Web, Print
💸  One price, all features
🔧  Plug-and-play setup (Roku, Fire TV, etc.)
🛠  Built-in print + branding tools

Competitor is a general-purpose display tool that may require third-party software, extra setup time, or additional fees to replicate Taplist.io’s features.

📋  General-purpose signage or list makers
🔌  Often requires manual updates or extra tools
💸  Complex pricing tiers and paid add-ons
🧩  May need custom install or hardware
🧱  Often needs third-party support

5 Reasons to Choose Taplist.io over Untappd for Business

REASON 1

Your Brand, Not Theirs

Untappd for Business auto-adds your beers into its social ratings product and links your web menus to their site and other venues.

Taplist.io promotes just one brand—yours. Many of our customers specifically mention they "don't want to look like another Untappd venue" and appreciate that Taplist.io puts their brand center stage, not ours.

Untappd for Business integrates venues into its social ecosystem
REASON 2

Transparent, Predictable Pricing

Untappd for Business doesn't publicly disclose pricing on their website. Plans start around $899-$1,199 annually and have a history of significant price increases.

Taplist.io offers clear, upfront pricing at about half the cost of Untappd. We offer flexible month-to-month options with no long-term contracts required and no surprise price hikes.

Untappd for Business doesn't disclose pricing
REASON 3

Complete Menu Versatility

Untappd for Business was built primarily for beer, with other menu items added later and only as an add-on. Only their most expensive Premium plan allows non-beer items without restriction.

Taplist.io treats everything on your menu equally. Food, wine, cocktails, and merchandise all receive the same treatment as beer with no premium charges. One system for everything you sell.

Untappd for Business charges extra for non-beer items.
REASON 4

Time-Saving POS Integration

Untappd for Business operates largely as a standalone platform, requiring manual updates when inventory changes.

Taplist.io is the only digital menu platform with direct integrations to POS systems like GoTab and Square. Make a change in your POS system, and it automatically reflects on your digital menus—eliminating duplicate work and ensuring accuracy.

Untappd for Business operates largely as a standalone platform, requiring manual updates when inventory changes.
REASON 5

Keep Your Products Yours

Untappd for Business requires all your beers to enter their public database, making them visible to competitors and subject to consumer ratings in their app whether you want that or not.

Taplist.io gives you complete control with a private beverage database.  Add items to your menu without automatically exposing them to competitors or subjecting them to public ratings—your product data stays yours.

Untappd for Business requires all your beers to enter their public database, making them visible to competitors and subject to consumer ratings in their app whether you want that or not.

Taplist.io vs. Untappd for Business

See how Taplist.io stacks up against Untappd for Business — all the features for half the price with beautiful, on-brand menus.

Taplist.io
Untappd for Business
Pricing Approach
Transparent
Hidden, "Call Us"
Annual Price
$588 Pro
$1199 Premium
Private Item Database
Yes
No
Public Auto-Complete Database
Yes
Yes
Point of Sale Integration
GoTab, Square, and more
No
Social Beer Rating
No
Yes
Support for Food and Merch
Included in all plans
Unlimited items in Premium plan only
Streaming Device Support
Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku and more
Only FireTV
Free Trial Period
14 days, no credit card required
7 days

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See how leading bars and breweries generate more sales and cut costs by using Taplist.io for their menu management solution.