Compare MarginEdge and Toast 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $300.00 Per Month
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
MarginEdge
Star Rating
(31)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $300.00 Per Month
Learn more about MarginEdgeToast
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 Toast excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive features for managing staff and sales. Users appreciate the ability to handle clock-ins and clock-outs seamlessly, along with generating detailed reports on menu item performance, which helps streamline operations.
- Users say MarginEdge stands out for its robust inventory management and pricing analysis capabilities. Reviewers highlight how easy it is to take inventory and manage invoices, making it a strong tool for cost control and menu pricing, although some note that it requires time to fully understand its features.
- According to verified reviews, Toast has a significant advantage in implementation speed, with many users praising its quick onboarding process. The platform's offline mode is particularly appreciated, allowing operations to continue smoothly even during network outages.
- Reviewers mention that while MarginEdge offers powerful features for mid-market businesses, it may not be as accessible for smaller establishments. Users have noted that the setup can be complex, which might deter smaller businesses looking for straightforward solutions.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by MarginEdge, which scores higher than Toast in this area. Users have expressed satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, making it easier to navigate any challenges that arise.
- Users report that Toast's pricing model, starting at $0.00, makes it an attractive option for small businesses looking to minimize upfront costs. In contrast, MarginEdge's starting price of $300.00 may be a barrier for smaller operations, despite its advanced features.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MarginEdge
Everything included for one flat price
Starting at $300.00
Per Month
As a team of former operators, we built MarginEdge to control variable costs—not to create them. $300 per month when paid annually. Everything included. Really.
- All features included!
- Free setup and unlimited support and assistance from our dedicated team
- No hidden fees. No contracts.
Toast
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
MarginEdge
No trial information availableToast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
8.5
265
Ease of Use
9.1
27
8.9
265
Ease of Setup
8.5
22
8.2
179
Ease of Admin
8.5
18
8.5
161
Quality of Support
8.7
25
7.7
256
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
15
8.3
162
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
26
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
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Finances
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
Inventory Management
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
Administration
9.3
16
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
6
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
58
Back Office
8.7
5
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.0
70
9.3
5
8.6
72
9.0
5
7.8
45
Front of Office
Feature Not Available
9.2
81
Feature Not Available
8.7
62
Feature Not Available
8.8
76
Feature Not Available
7.3
40
Platform Data
8.9
6
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
MarginEdge and Toast are categorized as Restaurant Management
Unique Categories
MarginEdge is categorized as Restaurant Business Intelligence & Analytics and Restaurant Inventory Management
Toast is categorized as Restaurant Marketing Tools, Retail POS, Restaurant POS, Core HR, Payroll, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MarginEdge
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
69.0%
Hospitality
13.8%
Food & Beverages
10.3%
Food Production
3.4%
Accounting
3.4%
Other
0.0%
Restaurants
51.7%
Food & Beverages
26.6%
Hospitality
6.5%
Accounting
1.9%
Entertainment
0.9%
Other
12.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
MarginEdge 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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