RMS vs Square for Restaurants
Detailed comparison to help you make the right choice for your restaurant
RMS (RestStory)
RECOMMENDEDMonthly Cost
$49 - $149/mo
Setup Cost
Contact for pricing
Transaction Fee
1.99%
Contract
No contract
4.9/5.0
Overall Rating
Square for Restaurants
Monthly Cost
$0.00 - $89.00/mo
Setup Cost
$0.00
Transaction Fee
2.60%
Contract
No contract - month-to-month
4.50/5.0
Overall Rating
Detailed Ratings
Ease of Use
RMS
4.8/5
Square for Restaurants
4.70/5
Features
RMS
4.9/5
Square for Restaurants
4.30/5
Support
RMS
4.9/5
Square for Restaurants
4.40/5
Value for Money
RMS
4.9/5
Square for Restaurants
4.60/5
Feature Comparison
| Feature | RMS | Square for Restaurants |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory Management | ||
| Online Ordering | ||
| Table Management | ||
| Staff Management | ||
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Kitchen Display System | ||
| Delivery Integration | ||
| Loyalty Program | ||
| Gift Cards | ||
| Payroll Integration | ||
| Multi-Location Support | ||
| Menu Management | ||
| CRM | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Offline Mode |
Square for Restaurants Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan available for basic needs
- Very easy to set up and use
- No long-term contracts required
- Works on existing iPads or tablets
- Transparent, flat-rate pricing
- Quick setup - can be running in hours
- Great mobile app for on-the-go management
- Excellent for small businesses and startups
- Integrates with Square's full ecosystem
- Good customer support
Cons
- Transaction fees higher than some competitors
- Limited features compared to enterprise solutions
- Kitchen display system sold separately
- Less suitable for complex, multi-location operations
- Some advanced features require higher-tier plans
- Limited customization options
- No built-in loyalty program on basic plan
- Reporting can be basic on free tier
Best For
Small to medium-sized restaurants, cafes, food trucks, quick-service establishments, and businesses looking for an affordable, no-contract POS solution with quick setup.
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