RMS vs Toast POS
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
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
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
| Feature | RMS | Toast 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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