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# Compare Toast POS vs Square Point of Sale

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> Detailed comparison between Toast POS and Square Point of Sale. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Toast POS | Square Point of Sale |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 549 | 3021 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 69.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Toast POS

Toast is designed exclusively for foodservice. While other POS systems are split up between industries, Toast has always been focused on addressing the specific challenges of foodservice providers.

### Square Point of Sale

Square Point of Sale (POS) is used by several small and large businesses every day, including businesses such as retailers, bakeries, delis, and hairdressers.

## Key features

### Toast POS

- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- For Bakeries
- For Bars/Clubs
- Menu Builder
- Online Ordering
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

### Square Point of Sale

- API
- Billing & Invoicing
- Commission Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Reports
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- For Bakeries
- For Bars/Clubs
- Menu Builder
- Online Ordering
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Returns Management
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Toast POS Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/136301/toast-pos)
- [View Square Point of Sale Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154907/square-point-of-sale)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/136301/154907/toast-pos/vs/square-point-of-sale)

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