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Square
4.6 /5
Square scores higher for ease of use, pricing, integrations, and has no contract or commitment; built for retail and restaurant.
- Software
- $0+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 15¢
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Alternatives
The 5 Best Toast Alternatives
If Toast isn't the right fit — on price, contract terms, or a missing feature — these are the platforms we'd shortlist instead, ranked by our overall score.
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Biyo POS
4.5 /5Rated #1 in Customer SupportBiyo POS scores higher for pricing, support, and has no contract or commitment; rated #1 in customer support; built for retail and restaurant.
- Software
- $0–$97 per month
- In-person rate
- 2.4%–3%
retailrestaurantqsr - 34.4 /5
Shopify POS scores higher for ease of use, pricing, integrations, and has no contract or commitment; built for retail and ecommerce.
- Software
- $39+ per month (Basic plan)
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 10¢
retailecommercemobile - 44.3 /5
Lightspeed built for retail and restaurant.
- Software
- $109+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 10¢ (Lightspeed Payments)
retailrestaurantqsr - 5C
Clover
3.9 /5Clover built for retail and restaurant.
- Software
- $0+ per month (reseller-set)
- In-person rate
- ~2.5% + 10¢ (reseller-set)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Toast?
Square is our top-rated alternative. Square scores higher for ease of use, pricing, integrations, and has no contract or commitment; built for retail and restaurant. Compare them directly on the Toast vs Square page.
Why would I switch away from Toast?
Common reasons are processing cost at higher volume, contract length, or needing a feature Toast charges extra for or lacks. Run your real numbers through our processing-fee calculator before deciding.
Switching from Toast?
Tell us your setup and volume — we’ll come back with two or three better-fit options and real pricing.