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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Crunchtime
Star Rating
(51)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(327)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Crunchtime excels in "Inventory Management" with a score of 8.1, highlighting its robust features for tracking stock levels and managing food costs effectively. In contrast, Toast shines in "Inventory Control" with a higher score of 8.8, where reviewers mention its intuitive interface and real-time updates as key benefits.
- Reviewers mention that Crunchtime's "Employee Scheduling" feature scores 7.7, but users on G2 express that it lacks some advanced functionalities compared to Toast, which boasts a score of 9.0 in "Shift Scheduling." Users appreciate Toast's flexibility and ease of use in managing shifts and employee availability.
- G2 users highlight Crunchtime's "Compliance" feature with a strong score of 9.1, indicating that it effectively helps businesses stay compliant with regulations. However, Toast's overall "Quality of Support" score of 7.7 suggests that while it offers good support, it may not be as comprehensive in compliance management as Crunchtime.
- Users say that Crunchtime's "Reporting & Analytics" feature scores 8.6, which is praised for its detailed insights into operational performance. Conversely, Toast's "Reporting" feature scores 8.5, with reviewers mentioning that it provides user-friendly dashboards that help in quick decision-making.
- Reviewers mention that Crunchtime's "Time, Attendance, and PTO" feature scores 8.9, which is well-received for its accuracy and ease of use. In comparison, Toast's "Time & Attendance Tracking" scores 9.0, with users reporting that it integrates seamlessly with payroll, making it a favorite for managing employee hours.
- Users on G2 report that Crunchtime's "Web Portal" for "Employee Self Service" scores 8.6, allowing employees to manage their information easily. However, Toast's mobile capabilities score higher, with users appreciating the convenience of managing schedules and requests on-the-go, which enhances employee engagement.
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
40
8.5
250
Ease of Use
8.1
42
8.9
250
Ease of Setup
7.4
30
8.2
165
Ease of Admin
8.0
29
8.5
157
Quality of Support
7.8
37
7.7
244
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
29
8.3
158
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
45
8.4
240
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
7.7
34
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.3
35
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
30
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
7.7
29
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Taxes
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.4
28
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
7.5
24
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
8.4
35
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
146
Not enough data
7.9
86
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.1
90
Meal Service
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
124
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
8.5
73
7.5
20
8.3
58
Back Office
8.1
18
8.7
64
6.6
21
8.1
69
7.3
20
8.6
71
8.0
21
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
7.5
21
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
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
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
46.9%
Food & Beverages
22.4%
Hospitality
12.2%
Accounting
4.1%
Retail
2.0%
Other
12.2%
Restaurants
52.9%
Food & Beverages
26.3%
Hospitality
6.8%
Accounting
1.6%
Real Estate
1.0%
Other
11.4%
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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