RMS vs Toast POS

Detailed comparison to help you make the right choice for your restaurant

RMS (RestStory)

RECOMMENDED
Monthly Cost
$49 - $149/mo
Setup Cost
Contact for pricing
Transaction Fee
1.99%
Contract
No contract
4.9/5.0
Overall Rating
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Toast POS

Monthly Cost
$69.00 - $165.00/mo
Setup Cost
$0.00
Transaction Fee
2.49%
Contract
Month-to-month or long-term contracts available
4.30/5.0
Overall Rating
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Detailed Ratings

Ease of Use
RMS
4.8/5
Toast POS
4.40/5
Features
RMS
4.9/5
Toast POS
4.50/5
Support
RMS
4.9/5
Toast POS
4.20/5
Value for Money
RMS
4.9/5
Toast POS
4.00/5

Feature Comparison

FeatureRMSToast POS
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

Toast POS Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Purpose-built for restaurants with industry-specific features
  • All-in-one solution including payment processing
  • Excellent kitchen display system
  • Strong reporting and analytics
  • Great for full-service restaurants
  • Good integration with third-party delivery services
  • Reliable hardware designed for restaurant environments
  • Comprehensive inventory management

Cons

  • Higher upfront hardware costs
  • Payment processing fees can be expensive
  • Long-term contract often required for best pricing
  • Can be complex for small, simple operations
  • Additional fees for premium features
  • Setup and onboarding can take several weeks
  • Limited customization options

Best For

Full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), fast casual, and growing restaurant groups that need a comprehensive, all-in-one solution with dedicated hardware.

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