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Head-to-head · Restaurant Billing Software

Toast vs Loyverse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Toast #1 in Restaurant Billing Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Toast
Loyverse #6 in Restaurant Billing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Loyverse

Toast leads on 0 checks, Loyverse on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreToast · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Loyverse
  • Free trialonly Loyverse
  • Most featuresLoyverse · 2 of 3

Toast scores higher on our rubric for restaurant billing software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Loyverse offers free plan; Toast doesn't.

Toast is the better fit for restaurants seeking POS and operations tools together. Loyverse is the better fit for small restaurants prioritizing a free, flexible POS.

  • Toast fits best

    Restaurants seeking POS and operations tools together

  • Loyverse fits best

    Small restaurants prioritizing a free, flexible POS

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Side by side

Feature Toast 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Loyverse 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #1 in Restaurant Billing Software #6 in Restaurant Billing Software
Best for Restaurants seeking POS and operations tools together Small restaurants prioritizing a free, flexible POS
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Live chat · 24/7 Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 200+ integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Toast 1/3 · Loyverse 2/3
Table management ✓ ✓
Offline billing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Kitchen display Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Order modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported devices Not checked yet Not checked yet
Locations included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Handles in-person and online payments with multiple order fulfillment options
  • Combines reservations, table, menu, staffing, payroll, and inventory tools
  • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with phone and chat support 24/7
  • Free POS includes essential inventory, loyalty, and kitchen display.
  • Offline sales can sync later; tickets can be named for tables.
  • Add-ons extend reporting, employee management, and inventory.
Cons
  • Paid product with no free plan
  • Starter Kit includes one terminal; additional devices may add charges
  • Broad feature set may exceed the needs of restaurants seeking only billing
  • Sales history on the free POS is limited to the last 31 days.
  • Employee management and advanced inventory cost extra.
  • Advanced add-ons are priced per store, which can add up across locations.
Our verdict

Toast brings point of sale and payment processing together with restaurant operations and guest engagement tools. It supports dine-in, takeout, delivery, pickup, and curbside orders, alongside menu, table, and reservation management.…

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Loyverse is a mobile point-of-sale and commerce platform for restaurants, cafés, and bars, as well as other small businesses. Its free core POS covers sales and payments, essential inventory, customer loyalty, kitchen display, and…

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  1. ToastRestaurant Billing Software 9.3Paid
  2. LoyverseRestaurant Billing Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Toast — where it wins

    • Handles in-person and online payments with multiple order fulfillment options
    • Combines reservations, table, menu, staffing, payroll, and inventory tools
    • Offers web, iOS, and Android access with phone and chat support 24/7

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with no free plan
    • Starter Kit includes one terminal; additional devices may add charges
    • Broad feature set may exceed the needs of restaurants seeking only billing

  • Loyverse — where it wins

    • Free POS includes essential inventory, loyalty, and kitchen display.
    • Offline sales can sync later; tickets can be named for tables.
    • Add-ons extend reporting, employee management, and inventory.

    Where it doesn't

    • Sales history on the free POS is limited to the last 31 days.
    • Employee management and advanced inventory cost extra.
    • Advanced add-ons are priced per store, which can add up across locations.
  • Toast9.3/10 · Paid

    A broad restaurant POS suite for operators who want ordering, team, and guest tools together.

    Visit ToastFull verdict →
  • Loyverse8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free restaurant POS with offline sales, kitchen tools, and optional paid add-ons.

    Visit LoyverseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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