Inventory on iPhone and iPad
Count bottles where the work happens, with a mobile workflow designed for bar staff instead of back-office spreadsheets.
Since 2005
Track liquor inventory faster, more accurately, and with less hassle.
Barkeep helps bars, clubs and restaurants count inventory on iPhone and iPad, sync data in the cloud, create and manage liquor orders, compare actual usage against sales, and manage multi-venue operations.
iPhone + iPad
Take inventory using any current iOS device.
Cloud sync
BarkeepOnline provides shared data, backup, and multi-device support
Variance reports
Compare expected usage against actual usage
Barkeep: Inventory the easy way
Whether you own a small bar or manage inventory for a large multi-venue chain, Barkeep has what you need. Simple, fast and easy inventory on standard iOS hardware lets you get started for very low cost. Add BarkeepOnline to run variance reports and generate orders. Upgrade to BarkeepPro for enterprise-scale multi-venue support.
Barcode and scale support
Use optional laser scanners and Bluetooth scales to improve count speed and get more precise bottle measurements.
Cloud sync and reporting
Sync across devices, upload sales data, create recipes, and compare expected usage against actual usage with variance reporting.
Built to scale
Generate orders, manage par levels, and oversee multiple venues with role-based access and account controls in BarkeepPro.
Speech Mode *New*
With Speech Mode, BarkeepApp becomes your inventory virtual assistant. Just scan a bottle, speak the quantity and Barkeep automatically creates the appropriate entry in your inventory.
SmartTab & Fintech Integrations
Barkeep has integrated with SmartTab and Fintech to automatically process your SmartTab sales data and Fintech invoice data each day. No need to upload sales data or manually create receiving inventories - with SmartTab and Fintech, Barkeep does the work for you.
Choose the version that's right for you
Whether you use BarkeepApp stand-alone or in conjunction with BarkeepOnline or BarkeepPro, Barkeep has a version that meets your requirements and your budget.
BarkeepApp
$39.99 one-time
iOS inventory app
Use your iPhone or iPad to enter liquor inventory quickly and accurately.
- Runs on supported iPhone and iPad devices
- Fast bottle and item entry
- Camera or laser barcode scanner and Bluetooth scale support
- Speech Mode to add counts using speech recognition
BarkeepOnline
$30/month or $300/year
Cloud sync + reports
Add cloud storage, backup, multi-device sync, reports, order management, and sales-driven variance analysis.
- Cloud backup and shared data across devices
- Sales upload, recipes, and variance reports
- Par levels and liquor order generation
BarkeepPro
$50/month + additional venues
Multi-venue management
Designed for operators who need permissions, oversight, auditability, and venue switching from one account.
- Manage multiple venues from a single account
- Control which venue each staff member can access
- Track data changes with audit history
Hardware
All you need to get started with Barkeep is an iOS device. Use your existing iPhone or iPad, download BarkeepApp and you are ready to start taking inventory. However, for increased speed and accuracy we recommend considering both a Bluetooth Digital Scale to weigh partial bottles, and a Nexus Connect laser scanner to scan barcodes. Choose the hardware that fits your needs and your budget.
- Use an iPhone or iPad to take inventory. Your team can start simple with a single iOS device and expand later.
- Optional Nexus Connect barcode scanner helps you enter items more quickly and avoid mistakes.
- Optional Bluetooth digital scale ensures precise bottle measurements, which can be especially important for high-cost premium brands.
About
Built by someone who actually runs bars
Barkeep was founded by a bar owner. We designed Barkeep for speed and simplicity with bar managers and bartenders in mind.
Why it matters
Barkeep focuses on what matters most. Inventory is easy and fast. Reports are comprehensive and easy to understand, highlighting liquor discrepancies to allow you to reduce costs and improve your bottom line. Barkeep is priced very affordably allowing smaller venues to benefit without breaking the bank. And BarkeepPro is enterprise-ready for operations with hundreds of venues and strict security requirements.
Why Barkeep?
With Barkeep, you are getting all the features you need at a fraction of the price. We don't employ a large sales team, and instead focus on delivering high quality products at a reasonable price.
Ready to Get Started?
Download BarkeepApp from the iOS App Store to get started today.