VoxtyavsMalou·Restaurant software

Malou alternative: Voxtya vs Malou (2026)

Voxtya or Malou? Who each is for: Voxtya, independent restaurants and small chains (1-20 sites); Malou, groups of 20+ restaurants with dedicated agency. Entry price: Voxtya, €29/month per service; Malou, Basic ~€350/month. Malou is French Google visibility software built for restaurants (€350-800/month). Voxtya covers the same needs, plus bookings and a website, for €29-119/month. Here are the real differences for an independent restaurant.

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Quick answer

Malou is excellent if you have the budget (€350-800/month) and want to fully delegate to a human team. Voxtya is built for the operator who wants to run their online presence themselves, with AI as copilot, from €29/month per service (full Suite €119/month).

Comparison table · When to choose Malou · Pricing · Outside France · FAQ

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Voxtya vs Malou at a glance

Feature Voxtya Malou
Google listing optimization Listing optimizer + competitor tracking Core offering
AI review responses In seconds, in your tone Human copywriter (24h turnaround)
Google Business post publishing AI-prepared posts (copy-paste) Done by the Malou team
Integrated online bookings Drag-and-drop floor plan External partnership
Restaurant website included 5 restaurant templates + custom domain Website redesign as an option (€5,000+)
Social media (Insta/FB) AI Studio + calendar Human community manager
Entry price €29/month per service Basic ~€350/month
Commitment No monthly commitment 12‑month minimum

When to choose Malou

What Malou does well:

  • Groups of 20+ restaurants with dedicated agency
  • Budget of €500+/month per venue
  • Advanced multi-brand reporting needs

When to choose Voxtya

What Voxtya does differently:

  • Independent restaurants and small chains (1-20 sites)
  • Monthly budget under €200
  • All-in-one site + reviews + booking + social
Pricing

Voxtya vs Malou pricing

Item Voxtya Malou
Entry price €29/month per service Basic ~€350/month
Commitment No monthly commitment 12‑month minimum

Voxtya pricing as of October 14, 2026: €29/month per service (website, bookings, review collection, review replies, social media, visibility), €49/month for two linked services, €119/month for the full Suite; 20% off with yearly billing. 30-day free trial, no commitment.

Malou prices are indicative, taken from its public information: check its website for the current rate before you decide.

See Voxtya pricing in detail

Outside France

Using Voxtya outside France

Voxtya is a French company, but the tool works the same way for a café in Brussels, a salon in Luxembourg or a restaurant in Geneva. Here is what to expect if you compare Voxtya with Malou from outside France or for English-speaking customers.

The app in English

Your dashboard is available in English and in French, and you can switch language at any time. Your team can work in the language they are most comfortable with.

Prices in euros

Every service costs €29 a month, two linked services €49 and the full Suite €119, billed in euros by card. No setup fee and no fee per booking or per cover.

Google reviews, wherever you are

Review collection and replies work with your Google Business Profile, in any country. When a review is written in English, the reply is written in English too, then published automatically or after you read it, as you choose.

A website in English and French

With the Website service, your site is translated automatically into English and French, so visitors, tourists and expats can read your menu, hours and services.

Bookings on Paris time

Booking slots and cancellation deadlines run on Paris time (CET/CEST). That is the same time zone as Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and most of central Europe. In Ireland or the UK, remember that Paris is one hour ahead.

A real person to talk to

Questions go to a real person, in English or in French, who replies within 24 hours. You can start with the 30-day free trial (cancel in 1 click).

FAQ

Questions about Voxtya vs Malou

What is the best alternative to Malou?
It depends on your business. Malou remains a good fit for: groups of 20+ restaurants with dedicated agency; budget of €500+/month per venue and advanced multi-brand reporting needs. Voxtya is the better alternative for: independent restaurants and small chains (1-20 sites); monthly budget under €200 and all-in-one site + reviews + booking + social. Compare the table above, then try Voxtya free for 30 days.
Can I easily migrate from Malou to Voxtya?
Yes. Allow about half an hour: you find your Google listing by name, Voxtya picks up your information (photos, hours, recent reviews) and you choose which services to enable. Our support team can walk you through it by email or video call, in English or French. No lock-in: you can go back to Malou at any time.
Does Voxtya cover everything Malou does?
Voxtya replaces most of Malou's use cases and goes further in several areas (built-in showcase site, wheel of fortune for reviews, AI post generation). To check your specific case, see the comparison table above. If you have a very specific need, write to us: we reply within 24 hours.
How much does Voxtya cost vs Malou?
Voxtya offers 6 à-la-carte services at €29/month (Website, Bookings, Review collection, Review replies, Social media, Visibility & insights), 2 linked services at €49/month, or the full Suite at €119/month. Additional location: +€39/month. See full pricing. No forced yearly commitment: compare with the table above.
Is there a free trial before I commit?
Yes: 30-day free trial, €0 today and no commitment (nothing is charged if you stop before the end). You can import your Google listing, test the wheel of fortune, build your showcase site, enable bookings. Keep your services after the trial or cancel in 1 click.
Can I use Voxtya if my business is outside France?
Yes. The app is available in English and French, prices are in euros, and review collection and replies work with any Google Business Profile, whatever the country. Bookings run on Paris time (CET/CEST), which suits Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland; in Ireland or the UK, Paris is one hour ahead. See the Using Voxtya outside France section above.
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