Try chiwai Free: Ready in 60 Seconds
1. Introduction
No risk. No lengthy setup. With chiwai, you are ready in 60 seconds — and immediately have complete allergen labeling, additive declarations, and basic nutrition facts for your menu. No forms to fill out, no sales call to sit through, no trial period counting down in the background.
Allergen compliance does not have to mean hours of manual work. Upload one supplier invoice and chiwai does the rest — automatically, accurately, and for free. See for yourself.
What chiwai does for your restaurant
2. Start in 3 Steps — The Wow Moment in 60 Seconds
There are no onboarding webinars, no mandatory product tours, and no ten-field registration form. Getting started looks like this:
Step 1: Register — 10 seconds
Enter your email address, choose a password, and you are in. No questionnaire, no phone number verification, no waiting for an approval email. Your account is active immediately.
Step 2: Upload your first invoice — 30 seconds
Take a photo of a supplier invoice or upload a PDF. chiwai’s AI reads the document automatically — it identifies every product and ingredient listed and matches them to the database. No manual typing required. The system reads; you watch.
Step 3: See your allergens — 20 seconds
Create a dish, assign the recognized ingredients, and chiwai instantly calculates all allergens and additives present. The result appears directly on your digital menu — ready to display, share, or print.
Total time: approximately 60 seconds to your first complete result.
3. What You Get for Free
The Basic is not a stripped-down preview — it is a complete foundation for legally compliant allergen labeling:
- All 14 EU allergens per dish — fully calculated, no manual cross-referencing
- Additive labeling included (colorings, preservatives, sweeteners, and more)
- Basic nutrition values for every dish (energy, fat, carbohydrates, protein, salt)
- Manage and document unlimited dishes
- German digital menu (one page, accessible via link at any time)
- Community support and comprehensive FAQ documentation
- Permanently free — no expiry date, no automatic conversion to a paid plan, no catch
The Basic does not expire after 14 or 30 days. It is a real plan — and it stays free for as long as you use it.
All plans and pricing in detail
4. No Risk — No Catch
„Free“ can sound too good to be true. At chiwai, it is simply true. Here is what that means in practice:
- No automatic conversion to a paid subscription after any time period
- Your data belongs to you — GDPR-compliant, servers in Germany
- No sales pressure — no follow-up calls, no daily upgrade nudge emails
- Upgrade anytime — or simply keep using the Basic for as long as you like
- Stripe-secured payment becomes relevant only if you actively choose to upgrade
Everything you enter during your free start is preserved completely — regardless of whether you upgrade, downgrade, or stay on the Basic indefinitely. You are building on a foundation that is yours.
5. What Happens After the Free Start?
Many businesses use the Basic permanently — because it fully covers their needs. That is entirely fine and always will be.
If your operation grows and you need more, the next steps are clear and commitment-free:
Visible — €59 / month
Verified allergens with a “Checked” seal, Google Business Profile sync, and nutrition macros. The right step when your guests should not merely believe your data, but trust it.
AI-Visible — €119 / month
Unlimited dishes, menu output in DE/EN/ZH, full chatbot for guest communication, full nutrition including vitamins and minerals, and a halal/kosher certificate badge. For operations serving an international and demanding clientele.
You will see for yourself when upgrading makes sense. A few natural signals:
- Want verified allergen data? → Visible
- Need an English or Chinese menu? → Visible
- More than 3 locations or 3 team members in the system? → AI-Visible
6. Who Is the Free Start Ideal For?
The Basic is deliberately broad — it fits more operations than you might expect:
- Takeaways and food trucks with a manageable, stable menu
- Small restaurants that want to evaluate before committing
- New businesses that want legally correct labeling from day one — with zero upfront cost
- Caterers who need a first structured overview of their allergen situation
- Skeptics who want to see a real result before they trust — or pay
- Everyone who wants to stop maintaining allergen spreadsheets and let the software handle it
The common thread: you want the problem solved without risking a budget first. That is exactly what the Basic is for.
7. Start Now
Automate allergen labeling?
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With chiwai, upload an invoice — and instantly get all allergens, additives, and nutrition facts for your menu.
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FAQ
Q1: What can I do with chiwai’s Basic?
With the permanently free chiwai Basic, you can manage and fully document unlimited dishes. For every dish, you receive complete allergen labeling covering all 14 major EU allergens — calculated automatically, no manual research required. Additive labeling is also included, covering colorings, preservatives, sweeteners, and other declarable additives. Basic nutrition values — energy value, fat, carbohydrates, protein, and salt — are calculated for each dish as well. You get access to a German digital menu (one page) and community support alongside comprehensive FAQ documentation. There is no catch: the Basic does not expire and does not automatically convert to a paid subscription at any point. Your data remains fully intact and accessible regardless of what you decide to do later, including if you choose to upgrade to a paid plan at some point in the future.
Q2: Do I need a credit card to try chiwai?
Yes. During registration you add a payment method through our payment provider Stripe. The Basic plan costs 0 euro permanently — you are charged only if you actively switch to the Visible or AI-Visible plan. Having the payment method on file is what allows that switch without re-entering your details.
Q3: How long can I use chiwai for free?
Permanently — with no time limit whatsoever. The chiwai Basic is not a trial that expires after 14 or 30 days and forces you to choose between upgrading or losing access. It is a full plan with real, functional features that you can use for as long as you like — weeks, months, years, or indefinitely. Many small food service businesses use the Basic on an ongoing basis and are entirely satisfied because it covers everything they need. An upgrade only becomes worth considering if your operation grows beyond the plan’s limits — the need for verified allergen data with a seal, a maintained Google Business Profile, or English or Chinese menu output. Even then, the decision of when and whether to upgrade is entirely yours. No one at chiwai will push you toward a paid plan before you are ready.
Q4: What happens if I reach the Basic limits?
When you reach the Basic’s limits — for example, when you need verified allergen data or nutrition values — you will see a gentle, non-intrusive prompt explaining the upgrade options available. Nothing is blocked, no features are switched off, and no data is deleted. Every dish, ingredient assignment, and allergen record you have already created stays fully accessible. You have all the time you need to decide whether upgrading makes sense for your operation. If you decide to upgrade, switching to Visible (€59/month) or AI-Visible (€119/month) takes one click and is effective immediately. If you decide not to upgrade, you simply continue using the Basic unchanged — all currently active features remain fully functional, with no degradation. There is no penalty for staying on the Basic and no pressure to move. Pricing and plans