CakeBoss vs. Ovenbell.
One keeps your order book. The other also takes the orders.
CakeBoss organizes the orders, quotes and invoices you enter. Ovenbell gives your customers a shop to order from. Compare the price, then the workflows.
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What you pay.
What you get.
| What you're comparing | CakeBoss | Ovenbell |
|---|---|---|
| PriceYearly prices. | $149first yearthen $36 a year PayPal module costs extra | $190/ yearor $19 a month Stripe's 2.9% + $0.30 per card payment |
| CakeBoss costs less, especially after its first year. The rows below compare how each one takes orders and payments. | ||
| How orders come in | You enter each order, then email your customer a link to view the quote or invoice | Customers order from your shop. Drops, pickup windows and custom requests online. |
| Card payments | Customers pay through PayPal, with an optional paid PayPal module | Card payments built in, through your own Stripe account, with nothing added per order. |
| On your phone | Runs in a web browser on phones, tablets and computers | An iPhone app, plus your shop and dashboard in any browser. |
| Quotes, invoices & deposits | PDF quotes and invoices, with deposits and scheduled payments recorded | Requests, quotes and deposits, with the balance tracked on the order |
Selected workflows, not an exhaustive feature list. Checked October 5, 2026. CakeBoss sources: price and requirements, features, FAQ and terms. Descriptions compare documented workflows, rather than claiming the other app cannot do a similar task.
From the first request
to the finished cake.
Custom order
Emma's birthday cake
Saturday, Oct 10
- Order total
- $120.00
- Deposit received
- $60.00
- Remaining balance
- $60.00
From request to booked.
Take a custom request, send a tailored quote and collect the deposit that books the order. Track the remaining balance, including payments you record yourself.
Saturday's bake plan
One morning. Every order.
Preorders and custom orders together
- Country sourdoughSaturday's drop
- 18
- Cookie boxesPreorders
- 12
- Emma's birthday cakeCustom order
- 1
One list of what to make.
Saturday’s sourdough drop and a custom birthday cake belong in the same plan. See the quantities together, so your week isn’t split between a preorder list and separate notes.
Order change · accepted
Emma's birthday cake
A little bigger for the celebration.
Change approved by Emma
Changes, agreed together.
A larger cake or a different pickup time starts as a proposal. The confirmed order stays in place until your customer accepts, so you both know which version to follow.
A few questions
before you choose.
How much does CakeBoss cost?
CakeBoss Cloud is a yearly subscription: $149 for the first year, then $36 a year. Its FAQ says the annual fee isn't billed automatically, extra employee logins cost $25 each, and purchases come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Online payments use an optional paid PayPal module. See CakeBoss's price.
Is Ovenbell cheaper than CakeBoss?
No. Ovenbell costs $190 a year or $19 a month, and CakeBoss costs less, especially after its first year. They also do different jobs: CakeBoss organizes the orders, quotes and invoices you enter, while Ovenbell gives your customers a shop to order from, with drops, pickup windows and custom requests, and card payments through your own Stripe account.
Can customers order online with CakeBoss?
CakeBoss's features page describes emailing customers a link to view their quote or invoice, and letting them pay through PayPal with the optional module. It doesn't describe an online shop where customers place orders themselves. In Ovenbell, customers order from your shop. See CakeBoss's features.
Does CakeBoss have an app?
CakeBoss runs in your web browser, on a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac, and needs an internet connection. Its older desktop versions are no longer supported. Ovenbell has an iPhone app, and also works in any browser. See CakeBoss's requirements.
Can Ovenbell handle custom cake orders?
Yes. Customers send a custom request, you send a quote and collect a deposit, and the remaining balance stays with the order. If a customer wants a bigger cake or a different pickup time, they approve the change before the confirmed order is updated.
What happens after Ovenbell’s free trial?
Your first 30 days are free. A card is required, and the monthly plan is $19 after the trial. Cancel before the trial ends and you won’t be charged. An annual plan is also available for $190, billed annually.
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