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Head-to-head · iPad POS

Epos Now vs TouchBistro

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Epos Now #2 in iPad POS 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Epos Now
TouchBistro #3 in iPad POS 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit TouchBistro

Epos Now leads on 0 checks, TouchBistro on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEpos Now · 9.1/10

Epos Now scores higher on our rubric for ipad pos: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Epos Now is the better fit for restaurants needing broad operations and integrations. TouchBistro is the better fit for restaurants prioritizing iPad-first service workflows.

  • Epos Now fits best

    Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations

  • TouchBistro fits best

    Restaurants prioritizing iPad-first service workflows

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Side by side

Feature Epos Now 9.1/10 Visit ↗ TouchBistro 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #2 in iPad POS #3 in iPad POS
Best for Restaurants needing broad operations and integrations Restaurants prioritizing iPad-first service workflows
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $84/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 Phone, Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 100+ integrations 20 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Epos Now 0/4 · TouchBistro 0/4
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Customer profiles Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Payment setup Not checked yet Not checked yet
Staff account limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
  • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
  • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks
  • Tableside ordering, table management, and bill splitting support service workflows.
  • Online ordering, reservations, inventory, and kitchen display extend core POS.
  • 24/7 support and accounting, inventory, and restaurant software integrations.
Cons
  • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
  • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
  • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs
  • Online ordering, reservations, and labor management are add-ons.
  • Custom Setup and the bundles may require comparing several solution options.
  • Its restaurant focus makes it a poor fit for non-foodservice retail.
Our verdict

Epos Now brings point-of-sale and restaurant management into a cloud-based system for restaurants, cafés, bars, and takeaways. It suits operators who want sales processing alongside floor plans, live table management, kitchen workflows,…

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TouchBistro is a cloud-based point-of-sale and restaurant management platform for foodservice businesses, including full-service and quick-service restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries, and wineries. Its iOS support and table-oriented tools…

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  1. Epos NowiPad POS 9.1Paid
  2. TouchBistroiPad POS 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Epos Now — where it wins

    • Combines floor plans and live table management with kitchen display workflows
    • Supports online ordering, delivery, pickup, and table ordering
    • Connects with 100 integrations, including OpenTable and QuickBooks

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly pricing starts at $84, above Lightspeed Restaurant's entry price
    • The $399 one-time bundle and $84 monthly offer have different inclusions
    • Broad feature set may be more than a small operation needs

  • TouchBistro — where it wins

    • Tableside ordering, table management, and bill splitting support service workflows.
    • Online ordering, reservations, inventory, and kitchen display extend core POS.
    • 24/7 support and accounting, inventory, and restaurant software integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Online ordering, reservations, and labor management are add-ons.
    • Custom Setup and the bundles may require comparing several solution options.
    • Its restaurant focus makes it a poor fit for non-foodservice retail.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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