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Pour cost calculator. Real 1.5 oz pours. $29/mo.
Backbar Basic locks the in-app pour at 1 oz and caps you at 10 recipes, forcing an upgrade to Essential at $79/month per location. Food Cost Calculator gives you unlimited recipes, custom pours, and multi-pour cocktails for $29/mo total.
| Feature | Food Cost Calculator | Backbar Basic | Backbar Essential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $29/mo | $0 | $79 / location |
| In-App Pour Size | 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 2.0 oz and custom | Locked to 1.0 oz in-app | Unlocked |
| Recipe Cap | Unlimited on Kitchen | 10 recipes max | Unlimited |
| Cocktail Builder | Multi-pour | Limited | Included |
| Food Cost Calculator | Included on the same account | Not supported | Not supported |
| Price-change alerts | When a bottle price moves | No | No |
1.5 oz is on the guest calculator. Kitchen is $29/mo.
Ready to cost your pours and cocktails without subscription lock-in?
Keep every bottle spec, track true 1.5 oz pour margins, and alert your team when distributor bottle prices move.