Best POS Systems · pricing · Updated June 2026
Toast POS pricing (2026)
Toast POS starts at $0/mo (Quick Start Bundle), across 3 plans. Best for Independent and multi-unit full-service restaurants. Every figure links to Toast POS's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Quick Start Bundle)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Independent and multi-unit full-service restaurants; QSR and fast-casual concepts needing integrated kiosks and mobile ordering
Toast POS plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Start Bundle | $0 | — | flat | Free for restaurants with up to two POS terminals. Pay-as-you-go processing at 3.09%–3.69% + $0.15 per transaction. Hardware can be obtained at $0 upfront in exchange for higher processing rates (e.g., Handheld Starter Kit $449.10 or $0 with PAYG rates). Two-year contract required; early termination fees apply. | nerdwallet.com |
| Point of Sale (Core) | $69 | — | flat | $69/month. Card-present processing at 2.49% + $0.15 (with hardware prepaid). Includes core restaurant POS features. Hardware costs apply separately or subsidized via higher processing rates. Two-year contract; early termination fees apply. | nerdwallet.com |
| Custom | Quote-only | — | custom | Quote-only for larger or multi-location restaurants. Add-on bundles (Toast Now $75/mo, Toast Now Plus $100/mo, Toast Now Premium $175/mo) also available but most individual add-on prices not published online. | nerdwallet.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Toast official pricing page (pos.toasttab.com/pricing) returned HTTP 403 on fetch. Pricing sourced from NerdWallet review (accessed 2026-06-14, data noted as current as of January 13, 2026) and corroborated by MerchantMaverick review (January 9, 2026). Cross-checked against merchantmaverick.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks, Restaurant365, 7shifts, OpenTable, Grubhub, DoorDash, Homebase, MarketMan.
Key features: Restaurant-only POS built on Android hardware rated for kitchen heat/grease/spills; Tableside ordering via handheld devices with color-coded KDS; Multi-location menu and pricing management from one dashboard; 24/7 phone and web messaging support on all plans.
Plan limits: Quick Start Bundle free tier capped at 2 POS terminals; higher processing rates (3.09%–3.69% + $0.15) apply; Two-year minimum contract on all plans; early termination fees apply; Add-on modules (online ordering, payroll, marketing) priced separately.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Toast POS cost?
Toast POS starts at $0/mo (Quick Start Bundle); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Toast POS?
Cheaper pos systems than Toast POS (entry $0/mo) include Shopify POS at $29/mo, Clover at $29.95/mo, Square POS at $49/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Toast POS support HIPAA?
Toast POS HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Toast POS have a free plan?
Toast POS free tier: Yes.
Toast POS vs alternatives
Cheaper pos systems alternatives
- Square POS from $49/mo
- Clover from $29.95/mo
- Shopify POS from $29/mo