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Toast POS Outperforms Basic Systems

When restaurateurs take their concepts from "side hustle" to "professional", they ditch their basic systems like Square, Clover, and Harbortouch to partner with a platform that can scale with their business.

The Goat & Vine outgrew their Clover system

“We were opening a new business and went with the cheapest option. But it became very clear to us... that Clover couldn’t keep pace with our business. It may be a good solution for a small retail store, but when you’re dealing with a high-volume restaurant, Clover’s functionality leaves much to be desired.”

Nathan Rivera

Nathan Rivera
Director of Operations, The Goat & Vine

Considering swapping out your basic system?

Your restaurant deserves the best, and a barebones POS won't cut it whether you're in growth mode or you need to jumpstart your restaurant's efficiency. Trade up to a platform that can support your whole business.

Don't cut corners when it comes to your business. Choose a reliable platform that you won't outgrow.

Your technology needs can change quickly as you scale your restaurant. But no matter your size, your POS system always has to work. Our reliable, scalable platform will be there for you as your business grows, and it's easy to add new products and partner integrations along the way.

Morgan and York ditched Square for a "more reliable system overall"

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Toast POS vs Basic Systems Comparison
Square Clover Harbortouch
Hardwired terminals with offline mode so you never miss a sale
2-year standard hardware warranties on all terminals
Full suite of in-house software and hardware to add to your restaurant at any time

Choose a POS partner that only builds features for restaurants.

Our laser focus on restaurants means every product and feature is built with the server, owner, and manager in mind - so you can spend more time with your guests or training your staff, and less time fighting with your POS. Features like splitting checks, course-firing, and even text alerts sent to guests when their food is ready, are built specifically for restaurants like yours.

Casa del Barco streamlined their operations with KDS

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Toast POS vs Basic Systems Comparison
Square Clover Harbortouch
KDS with restaurant-specific features like all day display, production item counts, and text on order fulfill
Self-service kiosks that allow guests to place their orders seamlessly
Handheld POS for tableside ordering and payments that connects your entire restaurant Payment Only

Work with a team that delivers more than just credit card processing.

Our approach to payments is simple: fair, flat rates that you'll always understand. And our business is so much more than payments - we are a nationwide company that's investing in all the key local services restaurants need to be successful.

Snappy Patty's stopped paying “absurd” Clover fees and switched to Toast

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Toast POS vs Basic Systems Comparison
Square Clover Harbortouch
Simple, flat rates with no hidden fees
Monthly software updates for your restaurant
Local implementation and services teams around the country 26 states & growing California Only
Stevie Award
Software Advice
Capterra
Merchant Maverick

Compare Toast Against Competitors

See why so many restaurants choose Toast over competitors. View a feature list comparison and the top 5 reasons restaurants choose Toast POS.

Toast vs.
Square

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Clover

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Harbortouch

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