VastMenu vs Qaema (2026): The Free, Self-Serve Alternative to VastMenu
Looking for a VastMenu alternative? Qaema gives you a free Arabic and English menu with calories and allergens, published prices and no sales call.
Published by Qaema. VastMenu details were checked on 17 October 2026 and link to VastMenu's own pages.
Try it now: paste your VastMenu menu link on the Qaema homepage and see your menu in Arabic and English in seconds. No account needed.
Short answer
Qaema is the better choice for cafés and restaurants that want a menu they control. You get a bilingual Arabic and English menu with calories and allergens for free, and Pro costs SAR 19 a month, billed yearly at SAR 228. VastMenu publishes no prices and starts with a sales contact.
VastMenu vs Qaema at a glance
| Qaema | VastMenu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 1 venue, 50 items | Not published |
| Published prices | Yes: Free; Pro SAR 19/mo, billed yearly (SAR 228/yr) before VAT | No (sales contact) |
| Try before sign-up | Yes: paste a link, edit right away | No: sign-up form, then sales contact |
| Arabic + English | Both on every plan, native right-to-left | Arabic site; bilingual menus 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 |
| Design | Six templates and a QR studio | Your colours and logo |
Why owners pick Qaema over VastMenu
- It's free to start. 50 items in Arabic and English, calories, allergens and table QR codes, at no cost.
- You know the price up front. Pro is SAR 19 a month, billed yearly at SAR 228 with unlimited items and all six templates. No form, no quote, no waiting.
- You're live today. Paste your menu link, check the draft and publish yourself.
- 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.
VastMenu's site did not publish prices as of 17 October 2026. You submit a sign-up form and its team gets in touch.
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 VastMenu in under a minute
- Copy your public VastMenu link (it is on
pwa.vastmenu.comand includes astand_idortable_id). - Paste it on the Qaema homepage, or under Imports if you already have an account.
- Your sections, items and prices open in an editor. Check them, add photos and publish.
More comparisons: Foodics Online vs Qaema.
Verdict
For a café or restaurant that wants a beautiful, bilingual, correctly labelled menu with a price it can see, Qaema wins on transparency, Arabic and ease of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best VastMenu alternative in Saudi Arabia?
For cafés and restaurants that want a clear digital menu they can set up today, Qaema. It is free for up to 50 items, includes Arabic and English on every plan, and shows calories and 14 allergens. VastMenu does not publish prices.
How much does VastMenu cost?
VastMenu did not publish prices on its site on 17 October 2026. You fill in a sign-up form and its sales team contacts you. Qaema publishes every price: Free, Pro at SAR 19 a month, billed yearly at SAR 228 and Business at SAR 2,490 a year, before VAT.
Can I start on Qaema without talking to sales?
Yes. Paste a menu link or build from scratch, edit it before you create an account, and publish when you are ready.
Can I move my menu from VastMenu to Qaema?
Yes, in under a minute. Paste a public VastMenu link from pwa.vastmenu.com that includes a stand_id or table_id on the Qaema homepage. Sections, items and prices open in an editor. Photos are not copied.