Orderlya vs the alternatives
[PLACEHOLDER] If you're deciding how to take restaurant orders on WhatsApp, here's an honest comparison of the main options. Detailed, sourced comparisons are coming in the next update.
Last updated: July 2026
| What matters | Orderlya | Delivery aggregators | Generic WhatsApp chatbot | Build it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own your customer relationship | Yes | No (their customer) | Partial | Yes |
| Per-order commission | None | High | None | None |
| Arabic conversational AI | Built-in | — | Varies | DIY |
| Setup time | Same day | Onboarding | Varies | Weeks–months |
| Cash on delivery | Yes | Yes | Varies | DIY |
| Kitchen board & dispatch | Built-in | Their app | No | DIY |
[PLACEHOLDER] Comparison cells are indicative; a fully sourced version follows in v2.
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Orderlya — the WhatsApp ordering platform for MENA restaurants.
Unlimited orders · zero commission · 14-day free trial · no card