Compare Epos Now and Toast 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Epos Now
Star Rating
(10)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Epos NowToast
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
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Toast excels in providing comprehensive reporting features, which help users analyze sales and labor effectively. One user mentioned that it allows for detailed reports on menu item performance, making it easier to identify which items are profitable and which are not.
- Users say that Epos Now offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation, making it a reliable tool for retail operations. A reviewer highlighted its ability to generate specific reports, which enhances the overall usability for daily tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Toast's offline mode is a significant advantage, ensuring that operations can continue smoothly even during network outages. This feature was praised by users who appreciate the ability to process payments without interruption.
- According to verified reviews, Epos Now shines in its versatility across different sectors, including retail and hospitality. Users appreciate its adaptability, which allows them to tailor the software to their specific business needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Toast has a more extensive user base, reflected in its higher number of reviews and overall satisfaction scores. This suggests a more established presence in the market, which can be reassuring for potential users looking for a reliable solution.
- Users report that while Epos Now has a solid support rating, Toast's support features are also well-regarded, with users noting the effectiveness of its customer service in resolving issues quickly. However, some users feel that Toast could improve in certain areas of setup and configuration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Epos Now
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
Epos Now
No trial information availableToast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.8
7
8.5
265
Ease of Use
9.5
7
8.9
265
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.2
179
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
161
Quality of Support
8.3
7
7.7
256
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
162
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
6
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
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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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
58
Back Office
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
7.8
45
Front of Office
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
7.3
40
Platform Data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Epos Now and Toast are categorized as Restaurant POS, Retail POS, and Restaurant Management
Unique Categories
Epos Now has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Epos Now
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
Retail
60.0%
Restaurants
10.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Consumer Services
10.0%
Automotive
10.0%
Other
0.0%
Restaurants
51.7%
Food & Beverages
26.6%
Hospitality
6.5%
Accounting
1.9%
Entertainment
0.9%
Other
12.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Epos Now has no 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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