Free to start
Toast is POS built for restaurants, best for Restaurants & food service. It is a freemium tool that is free to start, rated 4.4/5 across 6,800 reviews — #2 of 5 POS systems we track.
Overview
Toast is a purpose-built restaurant POS and management platform covering ordering, kitchen display, online ordering, and payroll. The leader for food-service operations.
Key features
- Restaurant POS
- Kitchen display system
- Online ordering
- Payroll & team
- Loyalty & gift cards
Pros & cons
Pros
- Built for restaurants
- All-in-one operations
- Strong hardware
Cons
- Restaurant-only focus
- Processing rates + hardware cost
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How Toast compares
| Measure | Toast | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Starting price | Free | $89/mo |
| Rank by rating | #2 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Is Toast right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are restaurants & food service.
- • Your use case is restaurants.
- • Your use case is cafes & bars.
- • Your use case is food trucks.
- • Built for restaurants matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Restaurant-only focus would be a dealbreaker.
- • Processing rates + hardware cost would be a dealbreaker.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Toast cost?+
Toast is free to start, with paid plans from $69/mo. It is a freemium product.
Does Toast have an API?+
Yes, Toast offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is Toast best for?+
Toast is best suited for Restaurants & food service. Common use cases: restaurants, cafes & bars, food trucks.
Is Toast better than other POS systems?+
Among the 5 POS systems we track, Toast ranks #2 by rating (4.4/5 against a 4.3/5 category average).
Does Toast have a free plan?+
Yes — Toast offers a free "Starter" plan, with paid plans from $69/mo.