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Best POS Systems for Restaurants
Last updated September 7, 2026 · 4 systems compared
Our picks for restaurant POS, based on kitchen tooling, pricing transparency, reliability and repeat-customer tools.
At a glance
| # | POS system | Our rating | Software | In-person rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Toast Best overall for restaurants | 4.5 /5 | $0–$69+ per month | 2.49% + 15¢ (quote-based) | Review |
| 2 |  Biyo POS Best for loyalty & repeat customers | 4.5 /5 | $0–$97 per month | 2.4%–3% | Review |
| 3 |  Square Best for cafés & quick-service | 4.6 /5 | $0+ per month | 2.6% + 15¢ | Review |
| 4 |  Lightspeed Best for multi-concept groups | 4.3 /5 | $109+ per month | 2.6% + 10¢ (Lightspeed Payments) | Review |
Our picks, ranked
- 14.5 /5
Purpose-built for food service with the deepest kitchen and labor tooling.
- Software
- $0–$69+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.49% + 15¢ (quote-based)
restaurantqsrbar - 24.5 /5Rated #1 in Customer Support
Loyalty, tiers and gift cards are native, with #1-rated support and no contract.
- Software
- $0–$97 per month
- In-person rate
- 2.4%–3%
retailrestaurantqsr - 34.6 /5
Free plan and the fastest path from box to first sale.
- Software
- $0+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 15¢
retailrestaurantqsr - 44.3 /5
Strong inventory and reporting across locations and concepts.
- Software
- $109+ per month
- In-person rate
- 2.6% + 10¢ (Lightspeed Payments)
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Frequently asked questions
What POS do most restaurants use?
Toast, Square for Restaurants, and Clover are the most common in the US; the right pick depends on service model, volume and how much you lean on loyalty.
Narrow it down for your business
Tell us your industry and volume — we’ll recommend the best fit from this list.