Zettle by PayPal (formerly iZettle) is a point-of-sale and payment processing platform used by small hospitality businesses across the UK. Their offering includes card readers from £29, a POS app, invoicing, and payment links with funds typically arriving within minutes. Zettle and Paddl are natural partners - Zettle handles payments and sales tracking at the till, while Paddl manages everything behind the scenes from SFBB compliance to equipment tracking and EHO readiness.
Different tools, different strengths
Food Safety & Compliance
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Digital SFBB PacksPaddl Only | ||
| HACCP PlansPaddl Only | ||
| AI HACCP GenerationPaddl Only | ||
| Allergen ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Risk AssessmentsPaddl Only | ||
| EHO Report GenerationPaddl Only | ||
| One-Click Audit PacksPaddl Only | ||
| Fire Safety - Drills, Certificates & Expiry AlertsPaddl Only | ||
| COSHH ManagementPaddl Only |
Operations & Equipment
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| AI Equipment Anomaly DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Temperature MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Maintenance SwimlanesPaddl Only | ||
| Supplier ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Delivery ChecksPaddl Only |
Team & Training
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Team ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Training TrackingPaddl Only | ||
| Staff InductionsPaddl Only | ||
| GPS Check-inPaddl Only | ||
| Shift Handovers / EOD ReportsPaddl Only | ||
| Staff NotificationsPaddl Only |
Documents & Knowledge
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Document ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Knowledge HubPaddl Only | ||
| Digital SignaturesPaddl Only | ||
| Licence ManagementPaddl Only | ||
| Insurance Gap DetectionPaddl Only | ||
| Lease & Property ManagementPaddl Only |
Reporting & Incidents
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint MonitoringPaddl Only | ||
| Incident & Accident ReportingPaddl Only | ||
| EHO Visit DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| AI Legal Guidance & Evidence PacksPaddl Only |
Platform & AI
| Feature | Paddl | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App | ||
| Mobile Manager ViewPaddl Only | ||
| Offline ModePaddl Only | ||
| AI AssistantPaddl Only | ||
| AI Document ExtractionPaddl Only | ||
| Compliance DashboardPaddl Only | ||
| Multi-Location |
What Paddl adds to your stack
Zettle by PayPal handles payments and point-of-sale. Paddl covers the compliance side.
Food Safety Compliance SFBB pack generation, HACCP plans, and allergen management
EHO Preparation Compliance dashboard and documentation ready for inspections
Equipment Management Track equipment, temperature logs, and maintenance scheduling
Risk & Safety Risk assessments, COSHH management, and fire safety certificates
Shift Handovers EOD reports with acknowledgments and GPS staff check-in
AI-Powered HACCP generation, document extraction, and equipment health analysis
What Paddl offers instead
AI-Powered Automation
AI-generated HACCP plans, smart document extraction, equipment health analysis, and insurance gap detection.
UK Compliance Built-In
SFBB pack generation, EHO preparation dashboard, Natasha's Law allergen tracking, fire safety, and COSHH management.
Transparent Pricing
£69/location/month with all 33 features included. No modules, no hidden costs, no long-term contracts.
Shift Handovers Done Right
End-of-day reports with urgent items, stock issues, equipment problems. Incoming staff acknowledge before starting.
Pricing overview
All 33 features included. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
1.75% per card transaction. POS app free. Card reader from £29.
How they complement each other
Use Zettle by PayPal for...
- You need an affordable, simple payment processing solution
- Fast payouts and PayPal integration are important to you
- You want Tap to Pay and mobile-first card payments
Use Paddl for...
- You need UK food safety compliance (SFBB, HACCP, allergens)
- EHO preparation and compliance documentation are essential
- You want team management, training tracking, and document control
- Equipment tracking, risk assessments, shift handovers, and complaints management matter
Complete your stack with Paddl
Already using Zettle by PayPal? Add Paddl to handle compliance, food safety, and EHO preparation. Start your free 14-day trial.
Full access to all features · Dedicated onboarding · Cancel anytime