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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Crunchtime
Star Rating
(52)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(363)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Crunchtime excels in customer support, with users appreciating the quick response times and the reliability of the data provided. One user noted that the support team reacts promptly to urgent issues, which is crucial for restaurant operations.
- Users say Toast shines in its ease of use, particularly for managing staff and payroll. Reviewers highlighted features like clock-in/out management and sales reporting, which streamline operations and help identify menu items that are underperforming.
- According to verified reviews, Crunchtime is praised for its organizational capabilities, especially when managing data across multiple locations. Users find it easier to enter data and generate reports, which enhances their overall workflow.
- Reviewers mention that Toast's offline mode is a significant advantage, allowing operations to continue smoothly even during network outages. This feature has been particularly beneficial for users who need to ensure uninterrupted service.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Crunchtime has strong inventory management features, Toast offers a more comprehensive point-of-sale experience. Users appreciate Toast's ability to handle payments directly at the table, which improves customer satisfaction and speeds up service.
- Users report that both platforms have their strengths, but Toast's broader market presence and recent user feedback suggest it may be better suited for small businesses looking for a robust all-in-one solution, while Crunchtime is favored by mid-market users for its specific organizational tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Crunchtime
No pricing availableToast
Starter Kit
Starting at $0.00
Per Month
Ideal for small restaurants who need one or two terminals to get up and running.
- Cloud-based point of sale
- Hardware configuration including one terminal
- Real-Time Sales & Menu Reporting
Free Trial
Crunchtime
No trial information availableToast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.0
41
8.5
265
Ease of Use
8.0
43
8.9
265
Ease of Setup
7.4
31
8.2
179
Ease of Admin
8.0
30
8.5
161
Quality of Support
7.8
38
7.7
256
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
30
8.3
162
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
46
8.4
255
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.1
37
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.7
32
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.1
32
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
7.7
30
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
8.4
37
Not enough data
8.5
36
Taxes
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.4
30
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
7.5
25
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.2
37
POS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.1
93
Meal Service
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.7
128
Administration
8.0
30
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
Finances
8.7
29
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
28
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
7.6
22
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.6
14
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.2
15
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
6.4
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
6.2
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.3
19
8.6
74
7.5
21
8.3
58
Back Office
8.1
18
8.7
65
6.6
21
8.0
70
7.3
20
8.6
72
8.0
22
7.8
45
Front of Office
6.9
19
9.2
81
Feature Not Available
8.7
62
Feature Not Available
8.8
76
Feature Not Available
7.3
40
Platform Data
7.3
22
9.0
72
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
6.2
13
Feature Not Available
6.0
13
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Data and Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement and Retention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payments
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Crunchtime and Toast are categorized as Restaurant Management
Unique Categories
Crunchtime is categorized as Restaurant Business Intelligence & Analytics, Restaurant Inventory Management, and Restaurant Scheduling
Toast is categorized as Restaurant Marketing Tools, Retail POS, Restaurant POS, Core HR, Payroll, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Crunchtime
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Toast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
46.0%
Food & Beverages
24.0%
Hospitality
12.0%
Accounting
4.0%
Retail
2.0%
Other
12.0%
Restaurants
51.7%
Food & Beverages
26.6%
Hospitality
6.5%
Accounting
1.9%
Real Estate
0.9%
Other
12.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is it possible to have CrunchTime create a predictive order
1 Comment
Official Response from Crunchtime
Hi Stacy! CrunchTime offers auto-ordering that creates suggested orders based on your historical usage. These quantities can also be easily modified as needed.Read more
Crunchtime has no more discussions with answers
Is there any way to make toast work in a retail non restaurant
2 Comments
EM
I would advise against it. They are made for restaurants, and even that isn’t handled very well. Read more
What are the most important features to consider when buying a restaurant point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
able to handle offline mode.
This is very important that not many systems can do this.
(toast is great offline)Read more
Is Toast just a point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
yes, and much more.
they can do inventory, payroll, & martketing
Read more
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