How Much Does a QR Menu Cost in Croatia? The Real 2026 Numbers
Koliko košta QR jelovnik? Here are the real numbers for Croatian restaurants in 2026: what platforms charge, what paper actually costs you per season, and which hidden fees to avoid.
"Koliko košta QR jelovnik?" is the first question every Croatian restaurant owner asks, and most platforms make it strangely hard to answer. This guide gives you the real numbers: what a digitalni jelovnik costs in 2026, what paper menus actually cost you per season, and the hidden fees that turn a cheap subscription into an expensive one.
The Short Answer
With doXmenu, a complete QR menu for a Croatian restaurant costs €12.99 per month billed annually (€155.88 per year), with the first month free and no credit card to start. That includes everything: unlimited dishes, unlimited languages, photos, allergen tags, the waiter call button, and analytics. The only optional extra is physical equipment, such as QR stands from the shop, which start around €0.50 per sticker and €4.50 per acrylic stand.
What Paper Menus Cost a Croatian Restaurant per Year
To judge whether €155.88 a year is expensive, you need the comparison number. For a typical 20 to 25 table konoba or restaurant on the coast:
| Cost item | Typical annual cost |
|---|---|
| Initial print run (30 to 40 menus, design + lamination) | €200 to €400 |
| Seasonal reprints (summer and shoulder season prices) | €200 to €500 |
| Second language version for tourists | €150 to €300 |
| Replacing damaged menus | €50 to €100 |
| Total paper | €600 to €1,300 |
| doXmenu, all languages, all updates | €155.88 |
And the paper column buys you exactly two languages at best, prices that are wrong the day your supplier raises them, and zero data about what guests actually read.
Hidden Fees to Watch For When Comparing Platforms
The advertised price is rarely the real price in this market. When you compare a QR jelovnik cijena across providers, check for:
- Per-table or per-QR-code fees. Some platforms charge per table. For a 30 table terrace, a "cheap" €5 base price becomes €60. doXmenu has no per-table fees.
- Language caps. Many tools include one or two languages and charge for more. On the Croatian coast you need at least four. With doXmenu, languages are unlimited.
- Order commissions. Platforms with ordering features sometimes take a percentage of every order. doXmenu takes no commission, ever.
- Setup or onboarding fees. You should be able to build the menu yourself in an afternoon, for free.
- "Contact us" enterprise pricing. If a provider will not print a price, plan for it to be high.
What the Equipment Costs
The QR code itself is generated free in the platform. For the tables, Croatian venues typically choose:
- Laminated waterproof stickers, around €0.50 each, minimum 30: the budget option, perfect for terrace tables
- Acrylic stands, €4.50 each: the standard for indoor dining rooms
- Inox (stainless steel) stands, €5.99 each: the premium option that survives salt air and bura wind
A full 25 table setup costs between €15 (stickers) and €150 (inox stands), once. All include free custom design from the doXmenu shop.
The Return Side: What a Digital Menu Earns
Cost is half the math. Croatian venues see returns from three directions:
- Tourist tables order more. Croatia hosts over 20 million tourists a year. Guests who can read your menu in German or Italian, with photos, order starters and desserts they would otherwise skip.
- Seasonal price changes become free. No more printing June and September versions of the same jelovnik.
- The daily catch sells at today's price. Update the fish and its price each morning instead of writing "ask your waiter", which tourists read as a warning.
For the full picture of features behind these numbers, see the complete Croatia QR menu guide and the QR menu for Croatia page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a QR menu cost in Croatia?
With doXmenu, €12.99 per month billed annually (€155.88 per year), first month free, no credit card required. All features are included; the only optional cost is physical QR stands or stickers for tables.
Are there per-table fees or commissions?
Not with doXmenu. One flat subscription covers your whole venue, regardless of table count, and there are no commissions on anything guests order.
Is a QR menu cheaper than printed menus?
For a typical Croatian venue, yes, by roughly 4 to 8 times per year. Paper costs €600 to €1,300 annually with seasonal reprints and tourist language versions; the digital subscription is €155.88 with unlimited languages and updates.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The first month is completely free with no credit card. Build your full jelovnik, put the codes on your tables, and decide after real guests have used it.
The Bottom Line
A QR menu in Croatia costs about as much per month as one lunch. Paper costs four to eight times more per year and does less. Start your free month, check the full pricing, or read why doXmenu is the best QR menu for Croatia.
