Sundae Report
Historical analysis & strategic planning
Perfect when:
- • Daily/weekly reports are sufficient
- • You need historical trends & benchmarking
- • Testing Sundae before committing
- • Managing 1-5 locations
Start Free Forever
Report Lite costs nothing. Prove the value, then upgrade.
Sundae Core
Real-time operations & predictive intelligence
Perfect when:
- • You need 2-4 hour refresh cycles
- • Operational speed is critical
- • Need system integrations (Labor, Inventory, etc.)
- • Managing 10+ locations
Everything in Report, Plus More
All Report features + real-time speed + system integrations.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Key differences that matter for your decision
Data Refresh
Report
Daily / Weekly / Monthly
Perfect for strategic planning and historical analysis
Core
2-4 Hour Cycles
Near real-time for operational decisions
Intelligence Dimensions
Report
1D + 2D + 4D (Limited)
Full historical data, budget variance, basic predictions
Core
Full 4D (All Expanded)
Real-time data + predictions + market context + recommendations
Data Sources
Report
POS Only
Sales, revenue, covers from point-of-sale system
Core
POS + All Systems
POS + Labor + Inventory + Marketing + Reservations + Purchasing
Primary Use Cases
Report
Strategic Analysis
Historical trends, benchmarking, long-term planning
Core
Operational Decisions
Real-time management, proactive alerts, daily operations
Best For
Report
1-5 Locations
Proof of concept, testing Sundae, strategic analysis
Core
10+ Locations
Operations requiring speed, multi-location portfolios
Decision Tree: Which Tier?
Answer these questions to find your tier
Need operational speed?
YES
→ Core
2-4 hour refresh for same-shift decisions
NO
→ Report
Daily reports sufficient for strategic planning
Need detailed POS insights + other systems?
YES
→ Core
Integrates Labor, Inventory, Marketing, Reservations, Purchasing
NO
→ Report
POS-only data meets your needs
Managing 10+ locations?
YES
→ Core
Multi-location coordination requires real-time visibility
NO
→ Report
1-5 locations work well with historical analysis
Want to test Sundae first?
YES
→ Report
Start free with Report Lite, upgrade when ready
NO
→ Core
Go real-time from day one
Not Sure? Start with Report
Many operators start with Report (free forever with Report Lite) to prove the value, then upgrade to Core when they need operational speed. All historical data is preserved when you upgrade — seamless transition, zero data loss.
Report Lite
Free Forever
Report Plus/Pro
Automated Analysis
Core
Real-Time Intelligence
Seamless upgrades. Start free, upgrade when it makes sense, scale as you grow.