# LS Retail vs Toast Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Toast excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive interface that simplifies tasks like clock-ins and payroll management. Users appreciate features like the ability to generate detailed sales and labor summary reports, which help streamline operations across multiple locations.
- **Users say** that LS Retail offers a robust POS interface that is easy to configure, making it suitable for businesses looking for straightforward setup. Reviewers highlight its ability to work seamlessly in both offline and online modes, which is crucial for maintaining operations during connectivity issues.
- **According to verified reviews** , Toast stands out for its quick implementation process, with many users noting how easy it is to onboard new staff. The offline mode is particularly praised, as it allows transactions to continue even when the network is down, ensuring uninterrupted service.
- **Reviewers mention** that while LS Retail provides solid reporting capabilities, some users find it less flexible in meeting specific workflow needs compared to Toast. This can lead to challenges in configuration, which may affect overall satisfaction for businesses with unique requirements.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that Toast&#39;s customer support is generally well-rated, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, LS Retail&#39;s support has received mixed feedback, with some users wishing for more comprehensive assistance during critical times.
- **Users report** that Toast&#39;s overall satisfaction is reflected in its higher G2 Score, indicating a stronger market presence and user approval. This is supported by a larger volume of recent reviews, which suggests that Toast is actively meeting the needs of its users, while LS Retail has seen less recent engagement.



| | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 87 | 370 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $0.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### LS Retail

**Not enough data**

### Toast

Pros:
- Ease of Use (93 reviews)
- Intuitive (33 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (29 reviews)
- Expensive (19 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 8.5 (272 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (60 reviews) | 8.8 (273 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.3 (57 reviews) | 8.2 (185 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (50 reviews) | 8.5 (162 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (57 reviews) | 7.8 (262 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 8.3 (163 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (58 reviews) | 8.3 (262 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### LS Retail

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Toast

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter Kit

Price: Starting at $0.00 Per Month

Description: Ideal for small restaurants who need one or two terminals to get up and running.

Key Features:
- Cloud-based point of sale
- Hardware configuration including one terminal
- Real-Time Sales &amp; Menu Reporting

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | 8.4/10 | 54 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 7.5 (36 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 7.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (40 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.1 (40 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (37 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | 8.1/10 | 47 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 7.7 (32 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 8.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 7.7 (30 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.5 (36 reviews) | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 8.2 (32 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (30 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 7.6 (28 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (25 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.8 (45 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.2 (37 reviews) | 

### Retail POS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | 8.1/10 | 10 |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### POS

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Credit Card Payments** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Barcode Scanning** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Integration** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Price Adjustments** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Receipts** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Loyalty Programs** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | 6.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Management** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Management** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce Integration** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Restaurant POS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | 8.5/10 | 192 |

#### Administration

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Menu Building** | Not enough data | 8.7 (149 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (89 reviews) | 
| **Employee Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.6 (71 reviews) | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 
| **Reporting &amp; Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (158 reviews) | 
| **Loyalty Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 

#### Meal Service

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Payment Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.8 (148 reviews) | 
| **Table Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (115 reviews) | 
| **Check Adjustment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (147 reviews) | 
| **Kitchen Tickets** | Not enough data | 8.9 (141 reviews) | 
| **Takeout &amp; Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (131 reviews) | 

### Restaurant Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | 8.5/10 | 94 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.6 (74 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (58 reviews) | 

#### Back Office

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (65 reviews) | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (71 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (72 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (45 reviews) | 

#### Front of Office

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **POS** | Not enough data | 9.2 (81 reviews) | 
| **Table Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (62 reviews) | 
| **Kitchen Ticketing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **Reservations** | Not enough data | 7.3 (40 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.0 (72 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Restaurant Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Retail Management Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | 9.7/10 | 7 |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Payment

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Credit Card Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Loyalty Points** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Wallets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **UPI Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meal Voucher Redemption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Voucher Redemption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cash Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Installment Payment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Checkout

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Barcode Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bills/ e-Receipt** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Order Booking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Return/Refund** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Control** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Low-stock Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Categorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilocation Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and analytics

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monitor Store KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Exportable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Sales History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Loyalty Management ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Team Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Employee Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quick Employee Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commission Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Accounts and Permission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Help and support

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **24/7 Phone Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email and Chat Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Account History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Webinars and Session** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Forum** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-store** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Restaurant Marketing Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customer Data and Insights

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customer Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Segmentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Campaign Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SMS &amp; Push Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engagement and Retention

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Offers Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rewards Program** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reputation Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration and Compliance

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance and Consent Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### POS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **LS Retail** | N/A | N/A |
| **Toast** | N/A | N/A |

#### Payments

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Credit Card Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Partial Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Split Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voided/Refunded Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Store Credit Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tip Adjustments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multidevice Payment Acceptance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Next Day Deposits** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Employee Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Employee Accounts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commission Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tab Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Log/Shift Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Staff Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Floor Plans** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customer Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Loyalty Membership** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Filing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Inventory Management

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Track Inventory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilocation Inventory Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Accounting Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inventory Management Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Commerce Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sales Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Guest Counts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **End of Day Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Retail POS Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/retail-pos)

**Unique to LS Retail (2):** [Retail Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/retail-management-software), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)

**Unique to Toast (6):** [Restaurant Marketing Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-marketing-tools), [Restaurant POS Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-pos), [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | LS Retail | Toast | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 32.9% | 66.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 32.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.1% | 1.5% | 

### By Industry

#### LS Retail

- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.3%
- **Retail:** 27.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Hospitality:** 6.1%
- **Apparel &amp; Fashion:** 3.0%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 3.0%
- **Financial Services:** 3.0%
- **Accounting:** 1.5%
- **Building Materials:** 1.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 13.6%

#### Toast

- **Restaurants:** 51.5%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 26.5%
- **Hospitality:** 6.3%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Financial Services:** 0.9%
- **Food Production:** 0.9%
- **Entertainment:** 0.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 0.9%
- **Real Estate:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 8.4%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to LS Retail

- [Retail Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/retail-pro/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1208 reviews)
- [Shopify POS](https://www.g2.com/products/shopify-shopify-pos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (367 reviews)
- [Lightspeed Retail](https://www.g2.com/products/lightspeed-retail/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [Oracle Retail Xstore Point-of-Service](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-retail-xstore-point-of-service/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Aloha Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [SpotOn](https://www.g2.com/products/spoton/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [Clover](https://www.g2.com/products/clover/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-point-of-sale/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [iQmetrix Interconnected Commerce](https://www.g2.com/products/iqmetrix-interconnected-commerce/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (51 reviews)

### Alternatives to Toast

- [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1208 reviews)
- [Aloha Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://www.g2.com/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1275 reviews)
- [Owner.com](https://www.g2.com/products/owner-com/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (399 reviews)
- [SpotOn](https://www.g2.com/products/spoton/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (238 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4232 reviews)
- [Restaurant365](https://www.g2.com/products/restaurant365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6543 reviews)
- [Clover](https://www.g2.com/products/clover/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [TouchBistro Restaurant POS](https://www.g2.com/products/touchbistro-restaurant-pos/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (108 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### LS Retail

No discussions available for this product.

### Toast

- Title: [Is there any way to make toast work in a retail non restaurant](https://www.g2.com/discussions/37361-is-there-any-way-to-make-toast-work-in-a-retail-non-restaurant) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would advise against it. They are made for restaurants, and even that isn’t handled very well. "
- Title: [Does Toast require internet access?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/toast-specific-a075cbe2-630a-41fb-a0f3-0d1b019fd862) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What are the benefits of a cloud based solution?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cloud-based-software-36ccd898-5b15-4eb0-a71b-de5fc11eb3be) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can sit down at home;
- Check to reports &amp; Sales
- Update menus
- Payroll
- Dispute charges or any credit card problem
- Great marketing opportinute"
- Title: [Is Toast just a point of sale system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/toast-specific-99b36e8b-a723-484e-ab1e-ab312e30489f) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes, and much more. 
they can do inventory, payroll, &amp; martketing
"
- Title: [What are the most important features to consider when buying a restaurant point of sale system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/general-pos-f3766029-f7f9-47dc-8aa9-bb9a87b8e277) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "able to handle offline mode. 
This is very important that not many systems can do this. 
(toast is great offline)"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ls-retail-vs-toast)

