Square vs Toast
Compare Square and Toast side by side — features, pricing, and who each is best for.
Overview
Square
Full POS and business management platform
Starting at $60/mo (for Restaurant plan)
Toast
Restaurant management platform
Starting at $69/mo
Feature Comparison
Square vs Toast
| Feature | Square | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Menu Creation & Editing | ||
| QR Code Management | ||
| Online Ordering | ||
| Analytics & Insights | ||
| Design Customization | ||
| Multi-Language Support | ||
| Third-Party Integrations | ||
| Mobile Experience |
Pricing Comparison
| Square | Toast | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $60/mo (for Restaurant plan) | $69/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Pricing model | Per-transaction + monthly add-ons | Per-transaction + monthly plans |
Choose Square if...
- Restaurants already using Square POS
- Businesses wanting POS + menu in one ecosystem
- Restaurants needing payment processing
Choose Toast if...
- Medium-to-large restaurants wanting an all-in-one system
- Restaurants already invested in Toast ecosystem
- Businesses needing POS, payroll, and inventory together
Consider a Third Option: FlipMenu
If neither Square nor Toast quite fits your needs, FlipMenu might be the solution you're looking for. Built specifically for restaurants that want beautiful digital menus without the complexity of a full POS system.
- AI-powered translations into 50+ languages
- Advanced combo builder with live pricing
- Comprehensive analytics dashboard
- Generous free plan (15 items, 1 QR code)
Square vs Toast vs FlipMenu
| Feature | Square | Toast | FlipMenu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Menu Creation & Editing | |||
| QR Code Management | |||
| Online Ordering | |||
| Analytics & Insights | |||
| Design Customization | |||
| Multi-Language Support | |||
| Third-Party Integrations | |||
| Mobile Experience |
Try the alternative they both wish they were
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