Toast pricing
Restaurant-only POS — terminals, KDS, online ordering, payroll
| Plan | Monthly | Annual /mo | Units | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Kit | $0 | Not listed | per_location | Software from $0/mo for qualifying new single-location; Toast hardware required. |
| Point of Sale | $69 | Not listed | per_location | From $69/mo; choose hardware. POS + Payroll bundle also from $69 + $9/employee (vendor). |
| Build Your Own | Not listed | Not listed | custom | Custom quote. |
Fees & processor
Transaction: Flat rate described; exact % Not listed on public pricing (get quote)
Processor: Toast Payments
Processing opacity is the main compare risk vs Square/SpotOn. · source https://pos.toasttab.com/pricing
Free / trial
Free / $0 software option available. Starter Kit marketed from $0/mo software for eligible single-location (1–2 terminals); hardware/processing still apply.
Gotchas
- Toast-only hardware.
- Card rate often quote-only.
- Hardware promos time-limited.
Best for
full-service restaurants · QSRs needing handhelds/KDS
Industry guides
Sources
- https://pos.toasttab.com/pricing — software plans (checked 2026-10-29)
FAQ
How much does Toast cost?
Point of Sale lists $69/mo or —/mo billed annually when published. Full table on this page; checked 2026-10-29. Unknown cells stay Not listed.
Does Toast have a free plan?
Yes / $0 software option. Starter Kit marketed from $0/mo software for eligible single-location (1–2 terminals); hardware/processing still apply.
What fees sit on top of Toast?
Flat rate described; exact % Not listed on public pricing (get quote) Processor: Toast Payments. Processing opacity is the main compare risk vs Square/SpotOn.