{"id":11624,"date":"2026-07-14T04:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aeosub.com\/libre-bite\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T04:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T20:07:34","slug":"libre-bite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aeosub.com\/zh\/libre-bite\/","title":{"rendered":"Libre Bite \u2013 Restaurant POS, Kitchen Display (KDS) & QR Ordering for WooCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LethaldiranMX Insight<\/div>\n
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Libre Bite addresses a critical pain point for independent food and beverage operators by transforming WooCommerce from a standard retail cart into a real-time restaurant management system. By bypassing expensive proprietary SaaS ecosystems and transaction fees, it offers a highly viable, self-hosted alternative for handling table ordering, point-of-sale, and kitchen display workflows directly within the WordPress dashboard. The modular architecture ensures that micro-businesses can scale their digital operations incrementally without suffering from immediate menu bloat or complex configuration overhead.<\/p>\n

Best Fit & Operational Role:<\/strong> This plugin is an excellent fit for small to mid-sized restaurants, cafes, and pop-up food stands that already leverage WordPress and want to avoid the high commission fees of third-party delivery platforms. It integrates seamlessly into the standard WooCommerce stack, allowing operators to reuse existing product catalogs and payment gateways for both online and on-premise QR code orders. It serves as the operational bridge between front-of-house customer ordering and back-of-house kitchen fulfillment, eliminating the need to sync data across disparate external systems.<\/p>\n

Potential Limitations & Pitfalls:<\/strong> Because the plugin relies on WooCommerce and handles live kitchen display updates, hosting environment performance is critical; standard shared hosting may struggle with the database queries required for instant order state synchronization. Additionally, while the core features are free, advanced multi-location routing and table management require the Pro subscription, meaning businesses with complex physical layouts must budget for the upgrade. No major security vulnerabilities or architectural flaws were identified based on the available information, but developers should ensure robust caching exclusions are configured for the POS and KDS endpoints to prevent stale order data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Plugin Specification<\/div>\n

WordPress.org Official Data<\/small>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Developer<\/th>\nPulacha Labs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Version<\/th>\nv2.2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Active Installs<\/th>\n0 +<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Requires \/ Tested<\/th>\n6.0 \/ 7.0.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Updated<\/th>\n2026-07-13 8:06pm GMT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Link<\/th>\nView Details -><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div>\n
Stress-free orders, happy guests, full tables \u2014 the WooCommerce plugin built for restaurants, take-aways, and caf\u00e9s.<\/div>\n

More orders, less stress \u2014 Libre Bite turns WooCommerce into your restaurant’s operational backbone.<\/strong> No commission fees, no SaaS lock-in: your guests order online or at the table via QR code, pay with card, cash, or Twint, and your kitchen sees every order live on the board \u2014 all inside WordPress.<\/p>\n

Start for free. Upgrade only when you need more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free to Start<\/h4>\n

All core features are available completely free of charge \u2014 no credit card, no trial period, no hidden limits.<\/p>\n

A Pro subscription is only required for advanced features such as multi-location management, table ordering, optimised checkout, tipping, and pickup reminders. Pro plans are priced to be affordable \u2014 significantly cheaper than dedicated restaurant SaaS platforms.<\/p>\n

7-day free Pro trial \u2014 no payment required.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Built on WordPress & WooCommerce<\/h4>\n

Libre Bite is a WordPress plugin. It extends WooCommerce \u2014 the proven e-commerce foundation used by millions of sites worldwide.<\/p>\n

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  • No new platform to learn<\/strong> \u2014 manage everything inside your existing WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n
  • Your products stay WooCommerce products<\/strong> \u2014 set them up once and they appear in the POS, checkout, and online shop automatically.<\/li>\n
  • Use any WooCommerce-compatible payment gateway<\/strong> \u2014 cash, card, Twint, Stripe, PayPal, or any other gateway you already have. Libre Bite charges no transaction fees<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Offline payments supported<\/strong> \u2014 “Pay at pickup”, “Pay at table”, or any custom payment method via standard WooCommerce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For Whom Is Libre Bite?<\/h4>\n

    Libre Bite is built for small and micro gastronomy businesses<\/strong> \u2014 operations that want serious software without enterprise-level costs or delivery platform commissions.<\/p>\n

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    • Restaurants<\/strong> \u2014 Take dine-in and take-away orders, keep the kitchen informed, delight guests with smooth service.<\/li>\n
    • Take-Away & Fast Food<\/strong> \u2014 Serve walk-ins fast with an integrated counter POS, accept card and Twint payments, no third-party fees.<\/li>\n
    • Caf\u00e9s & Bars<\/strong> \u2014 Handle product extras, tips, and order flow without juggling multiple tools.<\/li>\n
    • Multi-location businesses<\/strong> \u2014 Run all branches from one WordPress installation, each with its own order board and POS (Pro).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Modular by Design<\/h4>\n

      Only activate the features your business actually needs. Unused modules stay hidden \u2014 no cluttered menus, no unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n

      Core Features (Free)<\/h4>\n

      Live Kanban Order Board (KDS)<\/strong>
      \nA real-time kitchen display that visualizes every incoming WooCommerce order as a card. Drag & drop cards between columns (New \u2192<\/span> Preparing \u2192<\/span> Ready \u2192<\/span> Completed) to update order statuses instantly \u2014 without reloading the page.<\/p>\n

      Integrated Point of Sale (POS)<\/strong>
      \nA clear POS interface for walk-in customers. Add products to the order, accept payments \u2014 all without leaving WordPress.<\/p>\n

      Location Management<\/strong>
      \nCreate and manage branches, each with its own address, opening hours, and order routing. Works immediately for single-location businesses.<\/p>\n

      Swiss 5-Cent Rounding<\/strong>
      \nBuilt-in support for the Swiss rounding rule (5-cent rounding). Indispensable for restaurants and retail in Switzerland.<\/p>\n

      Pickup\/Delivery Time Slots<\/strong>
      \nCustomers choose a time slot for pickup or delivery directly during checkout. Relieve peak hours and better manage kitchen capacity.<\/p>\n

      Product Add-ons & Extras<\/strong>
      \nAdd configurable options to any WooCommerce product \u2014 sizes, sauces, toppings, preparation notes \u2014 with optional price markups.<\/p>\n

      Modular Feature Control<\/strong>
      \nOnly enable what your business really needs. Each module can be independently toggled on or off in the admin area.<\/p>\n

      WooCommerce HPOS Compatible<\/strong>
      \nFully tested with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS). Safe for modern, high-traffic setups.<\/p>\n

      Pro Features (Subscription required)<\/h4>\n

      Table Ordering (QR Code)<\/strong>
      \nGenerate a QR code for each table. Guests scan it and order directly \u2014 no address or pickup time fields required. Orders appear in the dashboard with the table name.<\/p>\n

      Multi-Location Management<\/strong>
      \nManage an unlimited number of branches. Each location gets its own Kanban board, POS configuration, and separate order flow \u2014 managed centrally via one WordPress installation.<\/p>\n

      Optimized Checkout Flow<\/strong>
      \nA conversion-focused checkout process for gastronomy businesses \u2014 fewer steps, cleaner layout, mobile-first.<\/p>\n

      Advanced Tipping System<\/strong>
      \nCustomers can select percentage tip suggestions (e.g., 5%, 10%, 15%) or enter a custom amount. Tip amounts are saved per order and displayed in the dashboard.<\/p>\n

      Automatic Pickup Reminders<\/strong>
      \nAutomatic email reminders to customers X minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Fewer no-shows, better pickup experience.<\/p>\n

      Nutritional Info & Allergen Labeling<\/strong>
      \nEU-compliant nutritional values and allergen declarations for every product. Displayed clearly on the product page and during checkout.<\/p>\n

      Advanced Sound Notifications<\/strong>
      \nA browser signal tone when a new order arrives on the Kanban board. Custom sound files can be uploaded via the media library (Pro).<\/p>\n

      Why Libre Bite?<\/h4>\n

      Delivery platforms take up to 30% commission. Dedicated restaurant SaaS tools charge monthly fees on top of that. Libre Bite is different: own your ordering system, pay no commissions, and keep every franc.<\/p>\n

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      • Commission-free ordering<\/strong> \u2014 guests order directly on your website, no platform cut<\/li>\n
      • No transaction fees<\/strong> \u2014 ever<\/li>\n
      • Twint, card, cash<\/strong> \u2014 accept any payment WooCommerce supports<\/li>\n
      • Swiss 5-cent rounding built in<\/strong> \u2014 essential for CHF cash payments<\/li>\n
      • QR code ordering at the table<\/strong> \u2014 guests scan, choose, and pay in seconds (Pro)<\/li>\n
      • Modular<\/strong> \u2014 activate only what your business needs, nothing else<\/li>\n
      • Your data stays yours<\/strong> \u2014 in your own WordPress installation<\/li>\n
      • Affordable Pro plans<\/strong> \u2014 designed for small businesses, not enterprise budgets<\/li>\n
      • 7-day free Pro trial<\/strong> \u2014 no payment required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Works on Any Device<\/h4>\n

        Libre Bite works on any device \u2014 no app installation required. Use it with a mouse and keyboard on a desktop or laptop, or with touch input on a tablet. The Kanban order board, POS interface, and reservation dashboard are optimised for touch-first operation, making them well-suited for use on a tablet mounted at the counter or kitchen pass.<\/p>\n

        How to Run Libre Bite<\/h4>\n

        Option 1 \u2014 Extend your existing website<\/strong>
        \nInstall Libre Bite directly into your existing WordPress\/WooCommerce site. Any theme is compatible \u2014 no design changes required.<\/p>\n

        Option 2 \u2014 Standalone installation (subdomain)<\/strong>
        \nRun Libre Bite as a dedicated installation on a subdomain, such as order.myrestaurant.com<\/code> \u2014 completely independent from your main website, purpose-built for your gastronomy operation.<\/p>\n

        Option 3 \u2014 Managed hosting by Libre Bite<\/strong>
        \nLibre Bite handles the complete setup: installation, configuration, hosting, and ongoing maintenance \u2014 from A to Z. Available as a paid service. Get in touch via https:\/\/urech.dev<\/p>\n

        External Services<\/h4>\n

        This plugin uses Freemius<\/strong>, a third-party platform for managing licenses, subscriptions, and plugin updates for the Pro version.<\/p>\n

        During plugin activation, you can opt-in to data sharing with Freemius. Basic information about your website (WordPress version, PHP version, active plugins) is transmitted to Freemius to enable license validation and usage analysis. Opt-in is completely optional.<\/strong> All free core features work without opt-in.<\/p>\n

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        • Freemius Privacy Policy: https:\/\/freemius.com\/privacy\/<\/li>\n
        • Freemius Terms of Service: https:\/\/freemius.com\/terms\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          No data is sent to Freemius if you skip or decline the opt-in during activation.<\/p>\n

          The Table Management feature (Pro) uses the goQR.me API<\/strong> (https:\/\/goqr.me\/api\/) to generate QR codes for table ordering links. The QR code URL is transmitted to generate the corresponding image. No personal or order data is sent.<\/p>\n

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          • goQR.me API: https:\/\/goqr.me\/api\/<\/li>\n
          • goQR.me Privacy Policy: https:\/\/goqr.me\/privacy-policy\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            Editorial note: This overview combines WordPress.org official plugin metadata with an AI-assisted LethaldiranMX editorial review. Plugin data should be verified on the official WordPress.org listing before installation.<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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