BakeFleet vs Castiron
BakeFleet is built for one job: turning a bakery's regulars into weekly standing orders, charged at your cutoff, for a flat $39, $89 or $179 a month with no per-order fees. Castiron is a online store for independent food makers. Here is how they compare, using Castiron's own public pages as of October 13, 2026.
Why bakeries choose BakeFleet: recurring revenue
A customer sets up a standing order once — a loaf every Friday, a pastry box every Saturday — and BakeFleet generates each delivery, reserves the stock against your bake day and charges their card at your cutoff. They can skip, pause or edit until then. The result is a week that is largely sold before you start baking, and a bake list written from real orders.
- Pricing: Starter $39/mo, Growth $89/mo, Pro $179/mo, or $390, $890 and $1,790 a year (two months free).
- No per-order fees on any plan; card processing still applies, through your own Stripe account.
- 14-day free trial, no setup fee.
See BakeFleet pricing or everything BakeFleet does.
About Castiron
Castiron is a website and online store builder for home and independent food businesses, with custom-order forms, quotes and invoices. It has a free plan with a transaction fee and a paid plan without one.
BakeFleet vs Castiron at a glance
| Feature | BakeFleet | Castiron |
|---|---|---|
| Published software price | Starter $39/mo, Growth $89/mo, Pro $179/mo (or $390 / $890 / $1,790 a year). 14-day free trial, no setup fee. | Free plan, or $39/mo monthly ($29/mo billed annually). |
| Per-order or platform fees | None. No per-order fees on any plan. | Free plan: 10% transaction fee added at checkout, paid by the customer. Paid plan: no transaction fees. |
| Card processing | Standard card processing still applies, paid through your own Stripe account. | 2.9% + 30¢ on the paid plan. |
| Recurring / subscription orders | Yes, the core of the product: weekly standing orders, charged at your cutoff, that customers can skip, pause or edit until then. | Not published / unverified |
| Pickup and local delivery | Delivery rounds and pickup windows, each with its own days, cutoff and fee. | Local delivery and pickup fulfillment options. |
| Bake / prep / packing lists | Bake list, packing list and delivery run sheet, built from the week's orders. | Not listed on their pricing page. |
| In-person point of sale | No. BakeFleet is an online storefront, not a till. | Not listed on their pricing page. |
| Built mainly for | Bakeries selling weekly bread and pastry subscriptions for pickup or local delivery. | Home bakers and makers selling custom and one-off orders. |
Castiron details checked on their public pages on October 13, 2026. Prices change — check their site before deciding.
Unverified
- Whether Castiron supports recurring subscription orders is not stated on its pricing page.
When Castiron is a better fit
- Most of your orders are custom — cakes, cookie boxes — with quotes and invoices.
- You want to start for $0 and let customers carry the transaction fee.
- You want an order-availability calendar for one-off orders.
When BakeFleet is a better fit
- You want regulars on weekly standing orders, charged automatically at your cutoff.
- You deliver locally on set days or run pickup windows, and want a bake list and packing list from real orders.
- You want a flat monthly price that does not grow with every order.
Sources
- https://castiron.me/pricing (checked Oct 13, 2026)
Castiron is a trademark of its owner, used here only to identify the product. BakeFleet is not affiliated with or endorsed by Castiron. Spotted something out of date? See all comparisons and let us know.
Common questions
What is the main difference between BakeFleet and Castiron?
BakeFleet is built around weekly standing orders: customers subscribe once, and each delivery is generated, stock-reserved and charged at your cutoff. Castiron is a online store for independent food makers. Castiron is a website and online store builder for home and independent food businesses, with custom-order forms, quotes and invoices. It has a free plan with a transaction fee and a paid plan without one.
How much does BakeFleet cost?
Starter is $39 a month, Growth $89 and Pro $179, or $390, $890 and $1,790 billed yearly. There are no per-order fees and no setup fee, and every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. Standard card processing still applies, through your own Stripe account.
How much does Castiron cost?
As listed on their public pages on October 13, 2026: Free plan, or $39/mo monthly ($29/mo billed annually). Check their site for current pricing.
Does BakeFleet include a point of sale or a driver app?
No. BakeFleet is an online storefront for subscriptions and one-off orders, with delivery rounds, pickup windows, a bake list, packing list and run sheet. It does not include a till, a driver app or route optimization.
Can I move from Castiron to BakeFleet?
Yes. Set up your products, delivery rounds and pickup windows during the 14-day trial, then invite your regular customers to start a standing order on your new storefront.