Odd Menu vs Qaema (2026): The Arabic-First Alternative to Odd Menu
Looking for an Odd Menu alternative? Qaema gives you a free Arabic and English menu, right to left, with calories and 14 allergens.
Published by Qaema. Odd Menu prices were checked on 17 October 2026 and link to Odd Menu's own pages.
Try it now: paste your Odd Menu link on the Qaema homepage and see your menu in Qaema's editor in seconds. No account needed.
Short answer
Qaema is the better choice for cafés and restaurants in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. You get a bilingual Arabic and English menu, right to left, with calories and allergens for free. Odd Menu does not state Arabic support and has a trial instead of a free plan.
Odd Menu vs Qaema at a glance
| Qaema | Odd Menu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 1 venue, 50 items, no time limit | No, one-month free trial |
| Arabic + English | Both on every plan, native right-to-left | Multi-language menus; Arabic not stated on its site |
| Calories and allergens | Calories, 14 allergens, "may contain", diner filter | Not stated on its site |
| SFDA 2025 labels | Caffeine, salt icon, walking time, daily intake | Not stated on its site |
| Sold-out items | Toggles that switch back on by themselves | "Temporarily unavailable" toggle |
Why owners pick Qaema over Odd Menu
- Arabic is first-class. Every section and item has Arabic and English fields, and the whole layout flips right to left with Arabic fonts.
- It's free to start, and stays free. 50 items in Arabic and English, calories, allergens and table QR codes, with no trial clock.
- Built for Saudi labelling. Calories and the 14 main allergens have their own fields, with a "may contain" option and a filter guests use to hide what they can't eat.
- Less work every day. Mark an item sold out for tonight or for two hours, and it comes back on by itself. Every change can be undone.
- Guests keep your menu. The menu installs on a phone like an app, and a QR studio makes table, pickup and delivery codes in your brand colours.
- Ready for AI. Connect Claude or ChatGPT to update your menu by chat, and guests' AI assistants can read your published menu.
- Analytics on every plan, including Free: scans, popular items and languages.
Pricing
Qaema Free includes 1 venue, 50 items, Arabic and English, calories and 14 allergens, table QR codes, 2 templates and 7 days of analytics. Pro is SAR 19 a month, billed yearly at SAR 228 with unlimited items and all six templates. Business is SAR 2,490 a year for 3 venues. Prices are before VAT (15%), billed annually, with a 14-day trial. See Qaema pricing.
Odd Menu had one plan on 17 October 2026: USD 10 a month, USD 9.6 a month billed every six months (USD 57.6), or USD 9 a month billed annually (USD 108). VAT may apply. There is a one-month free trial with no card required, and no free plan.
Saudi menu rules (SFDA)
SFDA has required calories on restaurant menus since 2019. From 1 July 2025, caffeine content, a high-salt warning and a physical-activity equivalent are also required on printed and digital menus (SPA, Foodics summary). Qaema has a field for every one of them: calories, the 14 allergens, caffeine per cup (and per size), a salt-shaker icon on high-salt dishes, the walking minutes that burn each dish, and an adult daily-intake guide. You can also list the meats you serve and their source, as the municipal restaurant rules ask. Each label is optional and one switch away.
Switch from Odd Menu in under a minute
- Copy your public Odd Menu link.
- Paste it on the Qaema homepage, or under Imports if you already have an account.
- Your sections, items and prices open in an editor. Add the Arabic names yourself or ask Claude or ChatGPT to draft them, add photos and publish.
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Verdict
For a café or restaurant in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf that wants a beautiful, bilingual, correctly labelled menu, Qaema wins on Arabic, labelling and its free plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Odd Menu alternative in Saudi Arabia?
For cafés and restaurants whose guests read Arabic, Qaema. It is free for up to 50 items, includes Arabic and English with right-to-left layout on every plan, and shows calories and 14 allergens. Odd Menu does not state Arabic support on its site.
How much does Odd Menu cost?
As published on 17 October 2026, Odd Menu is USD 10 a month, USD 9.6 a month billed every six months (USD 57.6), or USD 9 a month billed annually (USD 108). VAT may apply. It has a one-month free trial and no free plan.
Does Odd Menu support Arabic?
Arabic is not among the languages of Odd Menu's own site, and Arabic menu support is not stated on its site. Qaema includes Arabic and English, right to left, on every plan.
Can I move my Odd Menu menu to Qaema?
Yes, in under a minute. Paste your public Odd Menu link on the Qaema homepage. Sections, items and prices open in an editor before you even create an account. Photos are not copied.