Toast Pricing
Toast is free to start, with paid plans from $69/mo — about $828/year at the entry tier. There are 2 plans, including a free tier. That is below the $89/mo average for POS systems we track.
Toast plans & prices
Every Toast plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Toast costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of Sale | $69 | $207 | $828 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Starter Free | Point of Sale $69 |
|---|---|---|
| $0 software (higher rates) | ||
| 1–2 terminals | ||
| Core POS | ||
| Custom rates |
Which Toast plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Starter
Free forever. Best for testing Toast before you commit budget.
On a budget → Point of Sale ($69/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $828 a year.
Most teams → Starter (Free/mo)
The plan Toast positions as its best-value tier for Restaurants & food service.
Is Toast good value?
Across the 4 other POS systems we track, entry pricing averages $89/mo (from $89 to $89). Toast is free to start, and its cheapest paid plan is $69/mo — below average.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Toast?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Toast cost?+
Toast is free to start, with paid plans from $69 per month. There are 2 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Toast have a free plan?+
Yes. Toast offers a free "Starter" plan that includes $0 software (higher rates), 1–2 terminals. Paid plans start at $69/mo.
How much is Toast per year?+
At the Point of Sale price of $69/mo, Toast costs about $828 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Toast expensive compared with other POS systems?+
The 4 other POS systems we track average $89/mo to start. Toast's cheapest paid plan is $69/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Toast?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.