A Square vs Toast comparison
What’s the best all-in-one restaurant POS system for you?
For front of house, back of house and everywhere in between.
One flexible solution that helps you deliver great diner experiences, maximise kitchen efficiency, and streamline vendors. All the benefits of working with a trusted, technology-first restaurant partner without any long-term contracts or hidden fees.
How Square compares to Toast*
| Trustpilot scores | Square: 4.0 | Toast: 3.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost comparison | ||
| In person processing fee | 1.75% | Quote Pricing |
| No chargeback fees | Yes |
Fee charged |
| Basic plan cost | Free | £80/mo |
| Advance plan cost | £69/mo | £119/mo |
| Custom pricing | Yes |
Yes |
| Next day transfer as standard | Yes |
No |
| Instant transfer – access funds in minutes (for a fee) | Yes |
No |
| Contract length | No long term contracts – cancel without penalty | 1 - 3 years |
| Restaurant POS Features | ||
| Kitchen display system | Yes |
Yes |
| Open bills | Yes |
Yes |
| Fast order entry | Yes |
Yes |
| Menu management | Yes |
Yes |
| Table management | Yes |
Yes |
| Cash management | Yes |
Yes |
| Order manager | Yes |
Yes |
| Item availability & item counts | Yes |
Yes |
| Seat managment | Yes |
Yes |
| Mobile POS | Yes with Square Terminal | Yes |
| Floor plan customisation | Yes |
Yes |
| Solutions designed for you | ||
| Free online store | Yes |
No |
| Online ordering for Restaurants | Yes |
No |
| Physical and eGift cards | Yes |
Yes |
| Loyalty programme software | Yes |
No |
| Email marketing software | Yes |
No |
| Team management | Yes |
No |
| 25+ APIs for custom online, mobile and in-person workflows | Yes |
No |
| Dedicated 24/7 priority customer support team and phone line. | Available on Paid Plans for Square for Restaurants and for Square Register and Square Terminal users | Yes |
Competitive data on this page was collected as of 20th Jan 2023 and is based on information found on pos.toasttab.com This information is subject to change or update without notice. Square does not make any representations as to the completeness or accuracy of the information on this page.
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Why restaurants choose Square over Toast.
Square is the partner that restaurants trust to help them build the business they envision, today and in the future.
Work with a trusted partner.
We believe in transparency — which means no hidden fees or long-term contract lock-in. With Square you always know what you’re paying for, and you can opt in or out at any time based on what your business needs.
Everything you need to grow.
Whatever comes next, handle it with Square. Scaling your restaurant? Easily add locations, launch online ordering and run loyalty programmes. Expanding the team? Train your staff in minutes and manage shifts seamlessly — and do it all straight from your POS.