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Restaurant Platforms vs Toast

Toast is a well-built restaurant point-of-sale. We're a different shape: an all-in-one built around commission-free direct online ordering, loyalty, CRM, and an AI manager — without stacking add-ons.

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  • 0% ordering commission
  • You own your customers
  • All-in-one, cancel anytime
One platform, not ten add-ons

The real difference is what's included

Toast is a great point-of-sale. We're a different shape: an all-in-one built around commission-free direct ordering, with the growth tools already in the box.

All-in-one, not add-on-by-add-on

Toast is a strong point-of-sale system. With us, direct online ordering, your website, loyalty, CRM, catering, and marketing come bundled — instead of being separate paid modules that stack onto the bill.

Built around 0% direct ordering

Our core is commission-free online ordering on your own branded site. That's the center of the product, not an attachment — so the orders you drive yourself don't carry a cut.

An AI manager in the box

Beyond ringing up sales, you get an AI manager that spots slow nights and churn risk and drafts the fix for your approval — something a traditional POS isn't built to do.

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Restaurant Platforms vs Toast, line by line

The capabilities that matter for a restaurant that wants to own its growth — compared fairly.

  • Direct online ordering commission

    Online-ordering pricing differs by provider and plan; check current terms.

    Restaurant Platforms

    0% on direct orders

    Toast

    Varies by plan / provider

  • Who owns the customer data

    Both keep your data; the difference below is what's bundled around it.

    Restaurant Platforms

    You do — built into every order

    Toast

    You do

  • Branded online ordering site

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Often a separate paid add-on

  • Your own marketing website

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Often a separate product / add-on

  • Loyalty & rewards

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Often a paid add-on

  • Guest CRM

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Available, varies by plan

  • AI restaurant manager

    Toast is a strong point-of-sale system; an AI manager that drafts your next move isn't its core all-in-one offering.

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Not a built-in all-in-one focus

  • Catering & large-order quotes

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Often a separate add-on

  • Marketing automation

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Often a paid add-on

  • Hardware required to start

    Point-of-sale systems are typically tied to their own terminals and hardware.

    Restaurant Platforms

    None — works on what you have

    Toast

    Often sold as hardware bundles

  • Everything in one bill

    Restaurant Platforms

    Included

    Toast

    Add-ons can stack into separate charges

  • Setup

    Restaurant Platforms

    We migrate your menu — live fast

    Toast

    Varies by plan / provider

Comparisons reflect publicly available information and typical setups; check each provider for current details.

Switching is easy

Move over without missing a beat

You don't have to rebuild anything. We bring your menu and customers across, and you keep serving the whole time.

1

We move your menu for you

Send us your current menu and we'll set up your branded ordering site — items, photos, prices, and modifiers. You don't start from a blank screen.

2

Bring your customers with you

Already have a customer list? Import it and pick up loyalty and marketing right where you are. Every new order keeps building the list you own.

3

No downtime, no risk

Keep taking orders the way you do now while we get you set up. Flip the switch when you're ready — and cancel anytime, no lock-in.

No downtime · No setup fees · Cancel anytime

See what you'd keep with 0% commission

Run your real numbers in the savings calculator, or watch the whole platform on a live restaurant. Then decide for yourself.

Calculate your savings See a live restaurant

0% ordering commission · You own your customers · Cancel anytime