Winevizer vs COENA: detailed comparison

Winevizer and COENA both digitize a restaurant’s wine list, with two different approaches: COENA offers an iPad app used at the table, Winevizer a QR code that guests scan with their own smartphone, paired with a virtual sommelier that advises the guest. Here is what sets them apart, based on verifiable public information.

Last checked: October 2026, from the public pages of coena.fr. If anything is no longer accurate, tell us and we will correct it.

The differences to remember

• Hardware at the table: COENA relies on iPads that the venue buys (they do not need to be new, according to COENA). Winevizer relies on the guest’s own smartphone, with no hardware to buy.
• Role of the AI: on coena.fr, the AI is a cellar assistant for the operator that answers questions about sales and stock. At Winevizer, the virtual sommelier speaks to the guest and suggests a wine for their dish and budget.
• Pricing: coena.fr does not publish a price. Winevizer shows a public price of €24.99 excl. VAT per month or €249.90 per year, with a one-month free trial.

COENA in brief

COENA offers a digital wine list as an iPad app used at the table. According to its website, venues buy iPads (iPadOS 15 or later, not necessarily new), and customers generally take between 5 and 10. Setup takes 48 to 72 hours after COENA receives a completed Excel file. COENA also describes real-time stock tracking, an AI cellar assistant that answers questions about sales and stock, and a menu offered in several languages.

Winevizer in brief

With Winevizer, the guest scans a QR code at the table with their own smartphone, with no app to install and no tablet to buy. They open the wine list and the virtual sommelier, which suggests a wine suited to their dish and budget. Winevizer is available in French, English and Dutch, at €24.99 excl. VAT per month with no commitment (or €249.90 per year), with a one-month free trial.

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iPad or the guest’s smartphone: the real choice

The choice comes down to the device. With an iPad, the venue buys and maintains tablets: charging, cleaning, replacing them after damage or loss. COENA says customers generally take between 5 and 10. With a QR code, the list opens on the guest’s smartphone, with no extra object to manage in the dining room.

Use differs too. An iPad is shared, so one guest at a time browses it. With a QR code, each guest opens the list on their own phone.

Then there is the style of service. In a fine-dining room where the wine list is part of the ritual, an iPad can have its place. In a bistro or wine bar, a discreet QR code may suit better. There is no universal answer.

AI: for the operator or for the guest?

Both solutions talk about artificial intelligence, but not for the same person.

At COENA, the AI described on coena.fr is a cellar assistant that answers the operator about sales and stock.

At Winevizer, the virtual sommelier speaks to the guest: it suggests a wine for the chosen dish and budget, which helps guests who hesitate to ask for advice and frees up floor staff.

The question to ask yourself: do you need help managing your cellar, or helping your guests choose in the dining room?

When to choose COENA

COENA suits you if you want to equip the dining room with iPads, if real-time stock tracking and a cellar assistant for the operator matter to you, and if you are happy to start from a completed Excel file.

When to choose Winevizer

Winevizer suits you if you do not want to buy or manage tablets, if you want guests to receive a wine suggestion without tying up your staff, and if you want a public price with no commitment and a one-month trial to test it in your venue before deciding.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between Winevizer and COENA?

COENA relies on an iPad app used at the table, with an AI cellar assistant for the operator. Winevizer relies on a QR code scanned with the guest’s smartphone and a virtual sommelier that advises the guest.

How much does COENA cost?

coena.fr does not publish a price as of our check (October 2026). For comparison, Winevizer shows a public price of €24.99 excl. VAT per month or €249.90 per year, with no commitment.

Do you need to buy iPads to use COENA?

Yes. According to coena.fr, the app runs on iPads (iPadOS 15 or later) that do not need to be new, and customers generally take between 5 and 10. With Winevizer, there is no hardware to buy: the guest scans a QR code with their smartphone.

How long does COENA setup take?

COENA states setup within 48 to 72 hours after it receives a completed Excel file.

Can you try Winevizer for free?

Yes. Winevizer offers a one-month free trial, up to 50 wines, with no commitment.

Winevizer or COENA for a fine-dining restaurant?

It depends on the service you want to offer. An iPad handed to the table can fit the ritual of a fine-dining room. A QR code with a virtual sommelier supports the sommelier on the floor without an extra object. Winevizer has a dedicated page for Michelin-starred restaurants.

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