Close the night in 5 minutes — not 45.
Independent restaurants replace tip spreadsheets with a calm, accurate end-of-shift workflow your managers and staff actually trust.
Built for independent operators with 1–5 locations. Today, each location needs its own account.
Daily Tip Sheet
Auto-calculated| Name | Role | Hours | Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | Server | 6h | $124.50 |
| Marco | Server | 5h | $103.75 |
| Sofia | Bartender | 7h | $152.20 |
| James | Busser | 4h | $48.90 |
| Elena | Runner | 5h | $61.30 |
Works with ANY Restaurant — No POS Integration Required.Set up in 5 minutes.
No more tip disputes.
No more manual spreadsheets.
No more end-of-night confusion.
“Why is my tip-out $3 less than yesterday?” Check the hours, rules and shift figures behind each share, so you can answer the question without rebuilding a spreadsheet.
Everything a manager touches in a week
Stop refereeing tip arguments. See how each share was calculated, then hand clear records to payroll. Open a feature for its details and limits.
Set tip-out rules by role and shift type (AM, LUN, PM, Banquet and custom). TipLedger calculates each person’s share from the numbers you enter, including credit-card fee deductions and delivery tips split by hours worked.
Who it’s for
Owners and managers who split tips between servers, bartenders and support staff.
Plan & trial
Included in the 30-day free trial and in both Starter ($19/mo) and Professional ($39/mo).
What you provide
- Your roles and tip-out percentages
- Staff names and roles
- Per-shift sales, tips and hours
Limitations
- Does not connect to your POS — figures are entered or imported by you.
- Calculates tips only; it is not payroll or tax calculation.
Starts the 30-day trial. You choose a plan later on Pricing.
Full details page
How It Works
From shift close to payroll-ready in three simple steps.
Configure Your Rules
Set up tip distribution rules based on your restaurant's specific policies — roles, hours, sections, or custom splits.
Enter Daily Tips
Enter total tips and hours at the end of each shift — no POS connection needed. TipLedger does the rest.
Export & Pay
Review calculated distributions, approve with one click, and download a CSV of tip records for your payroll process.
See It in Action
A clean, professional interface built for speed and clarity.
Dashboard
Today · LiveDaily Tip Sheet
Auto-calculated| Name | Role | Hours | Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | Server | 6h | $124.50 |
| Marco | Server | 5h | $103.75 |
| Sofia | Bartender | 7h | $152.20 |
| James | Busser | 4h | $48.90 |
| Elena | Runner | 5h | $61.30 |
Weekly Payroll Report
| Employee | Hours | Tips | Declared Cash | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna R. | 28.5 | $542.10 | $120.00 | $662.10 |
| Marco B. | 24.0 | $481.25 | $95.00 | $576.25 |
| Sofia L. | 32.0 | $687.40 | $140.00 | $827.40 |
| James K. | 20.0 | $214.80 | $60.00 | $274.80 |
| Week Total | 104.5 | $1,925.55 | $415.00 | $2,340.55 |
See TipLedger in Action
Try a real tip calculation below — no signup required.
Enter Tips
Add the totals from your shift.
Who Uses TipLedger?
Built for the people who keep restaurants running.
How TipLedger compares
No POS lock-in, no per-employee fees, no enterprise sales calls. Just tip math that works.
| Feature | TipLedger | Kickfin | TipHaus | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tip pooling math | ✓ Rules you set | ✓ Automated pooling | ✓ Automated pooling | ✓ Custom pooling rules |
| Shift figures | Manual entry — no POS needed | POS integration for automated calculations | POS syncing | Connected scheduling and time clock |
| Pays tips to staff | ✕ Calculate and export only | ✓ Direct-to-bank payouts | ✓ Payout options | See available payroll and payout options |
| Published starting price | $19/month per location | Quote only | Quote only | See current plans |
| Trial | ✓ 30 days, no card to start | Ask about trial terms | ✓ 2-week guided trial | See current trial terms |
Reviewed October 7, 2026. Competitor offerings change. Kickfin pricing · Kickfin integrations · TipHaus quotes and setup · TipHaus trial · Full comparison and sources
Keep organized records for qualified-tip reporting
TipLedger helps restaurants organize cash tips, charged tips, tip-outs, and declared amounts. These records can support payroll reporting and employees who may qualify for the federal tip-income deduction. Eligibility and tax treatment depend on current law and individual circumstances.
- Per-employee tip ledger by shift
- Cash vs. charged tip separation
- Declared cash tracking
- Exportable payroll-ready reports
See your savings
A quick estimate of what TipLedger gives back to your team — every week.
Tell us about your restaurant
Most managers spend 3–8 hours/week on manual tip math.
Your estimated savings
Hours saved per year
234 hrs
Manager labor recovered
$8,190
at $35/hr blended manager rate
Net savings after TipLedger Pro ($420/yr)
$7,770
Estimate only. Actual savings depend on shift volume, role mix, and prior workflow.
Simple pricing for every restaurant
Pick the tier that fits your operation. Switch to annual to save up to 15%.
Starter
One location, smaller teams
- One location
- All current TipLedger features
- Sized for teams up to 20 employees (not enforced in the app yet)
Professional
One location, larger teams
- One location
- All current TipLedger features
- Sized for larger teams — no employee cap
- Priority email support
Multi-Location
Coming soon
- Coming soon — not available to buy yet
- Planned: switch between up to 5 locations
- Planned: cross-location reporting
- Today each location is a separate account
30-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Bring clarity to every close-out
Start with a 30-day free trial and test TipLedger with your own team, rules, and shifts. No credit card is required.
Use your real workflow
Configure roles, shift rules, and tip pools around the way your restaurant already operates.
Review every calculation
Give managers and staff a clear breakdown before payroll is prepared.
Export when ready
Download tip and shift records as CSV without changing your POS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about TipLedger.
Ready to close tonight's shift in minutes?
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