Toast POS
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Cloud-based POS system for restaurants and hospitality
How to Replace Toast POSOverview
Features
41 features across 16 categories
Compliance(4)
Track and communicate allergen information for customer safety.
Display nutritional data for menu items.
PCI-DSS compliance, data encryption, and fraud protection.
Automated tax calculation and compliance reporting for different jurisdictions.
Customers(1)
Build and manage customer profiles with purchase history and preferences.
Customization(1)
Customize receipts with branding, marketing messages, and compliance information.
E-commerce(1)
Integrated online ordering platform for delivery and pickup.
Infrastructure(1)
Automatic cloud-based data backup and disaster recovery.
Integration(1)
Developer-friendly API for custom integrations and extensions.
Inventory(1)
Track ingredients and supplies with real-time stock levels and automated alerts.
Kitchen(1)
Digital kitchen displays replace printed tickets for faster order management.
Marketing(5)
Create and manage discounts, coupons, and promotional campaigns.
Collect customer feedback through digital surveys and ratings.
Create and manage customer loyalty and rewards programs.
Send targeted email and SMS campaigns based on customer behavior.
AI-driven menu optimization based on popularity and profitability.
Operations(11)
Specialized features for bars including drink recipes and liquor inventory.
Tools for managing catering events and large group orders.
Manage third-party and in-house delivery operations.
Create and publish schedules with shift management and time tracking.
Split bills, merge checks, and manage complex dining transactions.
Schedule staff, track hours, and manage labor costs and compliance.
Take orders and process payments from tablets and mobile devices.
Manage multiple restaurant locations from a centralized dashboard.
Employee profiles, permissions, and performance tracking.
Optimize seating, track table status, and manage reservations.
Manage customer waitlists and estimated wait times.
Orders(1)
Manage dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders from a single platform.
Payments(3)
Track cash handling, drawer reconciliation, and cash settlements.
Sell, redeem, and manage digital and physical gift cards.
Integrated payment solutions supporting multiple tender types and security compliance.
Reliability(1)
Continue operations during internet outages with automatic sync.
Reporting(6)
AI-powered analytics provide business insights and performance recommendations.
Build and schedule customized reports on business metrics.
Forecast demand, inventory needs, and staffing requirements.
Access live sales, inventory, and performance dashboards.
Calculate food costs and margins based on inventory and recipes.
Track table efficiency and dining duration metrics.
Setup(2)
Create, update, and customize menus with pricing and availability controls.
Define customizable item options like size, toppings, and preparation methods.
Support(1)
Staff training modules and certification programs.
Pricing
Essential
- ✓Core POS functionality
- ✓payment processing
- ✓basic reporting
Professional
Popular- ✓All Essential plus inventory
- ✓labor
- ✓advanced reporting
Premium
- ✓All Professional plus multi-location
- ✓loyalty
- ✓delivery
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 41 features at very easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
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Buying Toast POS saves ~$1,320 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 41 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
25 known integrations