POS
Toast
All-in-one restaurant OS: POS, ordering, KDS, payroll.
from $69/mo + hardware
What it costs
Tiered: a free Starter Kit (with higher ~3.09% + 15¢ in-person processing), a Point of Sale plan at $69/mo (~2.49% + 15¢), and Build Your Own from ~$110/mo; proprietary hardware runs $799+ per terminal, and online orders process at ~3.50% + 15¢. Real-world single-location cost is usually $150–$500/mo in software plus processing, and add-ons like online ordering, loyalty, and KDS run $50–$165/mo each.
Best for
Operators who want one connected restaurant OS instead of a stack of disconnected tools, and don't mind committing to Toast's hardware and processing.
Pros
- All-in-one: POS, online ordering, KDS, payroll, loyalty under one roof
- Deep restaurant-specific features and a huge integration ecosystem
- Android handhelds built for tableside ordering and speed
- Capital/financing and 0% hardware financing options ease upfront cost
Cons
- Proprietary hardware and processing lock-in
- All-in monthly cost often climbs past $1,000 once add-ons stack
- Add-on pricing and onboarding fees (~$95/hr) add up fast
- Stuck on Toast's payment rates
Integrations
Massive native integration marketplace plus first-party online ordering, KDS, payroll, loyalty; most third-party delivery and back-office tools connect.
Alternatives
Square for Restaurants · SpotOn · TouchBistro
Our take: The most complete all-in-one restaurant platform, and a strong pick if you'll use the whole stack — just budget honestly for hardware, processing, and add-ons, and accept the lock-in.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.