Link copied to clipboard # SkyTab vs Toast Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/shift4-skytab/toast/export.csv) SkyTabToast[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **SkyTab** No pricing available **Toast** **Starting at $0.00** Per Month ยท Starter Kit **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **SkyTab** Not enough reviews yet **Toast** 1 month Based on 78 responses Return on Investment **SkyTab** Not enough reviews yet **Toast** 17 months Based on 70 responses Perceived Cost **SkyTab** $$$$$ **Toast** $$$$$ Average Discount **SkyTab** Not enough reviews yet **Toast** 15% **Pros & Cons** from reviews **SkyTab** [ Customer Support (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/shift4-skytab/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2102916&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (1) ](https://www.g2.com/products/shift4-skytab/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2102914&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Toast** [ Ease of Use (87) ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1878681&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Intuitive (33) ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1879505&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Poor Customer Support (24) ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1881116&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Expensive (19) ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1879272&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **SkyTab** Not enough data **Toast** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bd35168858a5693ac47d68eaf646dc72/7shifts.png "Product Avatar Image") 7shifts ](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7f76f4acbb2119b382b2e560f4c8cbb8/cogs-well.png "Product Avatar Image") COGS-Well ](https://www.g2.com/products/cogs-well/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_377b957095a10172ac4f93c7131d7f16/crunchtime-kitchen.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Crunchtime Kitchen ](https://www.g2.com/products/crunchtime-kitchen/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c153373aa7aa834a4234a1a2bb2de846/opentable-for-restaurants.png "Product Avatar Image") OpenTable for Restaurants ](https://www.g2.com/products/opentable-for-restaurants/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/integrations) Screenshots **SkyTab** ![SkyTab screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1236781/SkyTab-Glass.png) **Toast** ![Toast screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/175750/G2-TG2.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **SkyTab** 6.9 6.932 **Toast** 8.5 8.5273 Ease of Use **SkyTab** 7.2 7.232 **Toast** 8.8 8.8275 Ease of Setup **SkyTab** 4.6 4.612 **Toast** 8.2 8.2187 Ease of Admin **SkyTab** 5.7 5.710 **Toast** 8.5 8.5163 Quality of Support **SkyTab** 6.5 6.528 **Toast** 7.8 7.8263 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **SkyTab** 6.3 6.39 **Toast** 8.3 8.3164 Product Direction (% positive) **SkyTab** 4.0 4.029 **Toast** 8.2 8.2264 **Features** ratings from reviews Restaurant POS 7.6 15 8.5 194 Payroll Not enough data 8.1 47 Restaurant Management Not enough data 8.5 94 User Insights **Reviewers' Company Size** Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 62.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 8.6% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 62.9% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 28.6% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 8.6% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 66.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 32.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 1.5% Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 66.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 32.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 1.5% **Reviewers' Industry** [![SkyTab](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_906643d248988311bdf16bd0168b7722/shift4-skytab.png "SkyTab")](https://www.g2.com/products/shift4-skytab/reviews) SkyTab Restaurants 45.7% Food & Beverages 31.4% Hospitality 8.6% Retail 5.7% Primary/Secondary Education 2.9% Other 5.7% [![Toast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30e14b19155fd76ac383dcfab4c11f3/toast.svg "Toast")](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) Toast Restaurants 52.1% Food & Beverages 26.3% Hospitality 6.3% Accounting 1.8% Financial Services 0.9% Other 12.6% Alternatives **SkyTab Alternatives** ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale") [ Square Point of Sale ](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) ![Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b327fdfee511571d053509224c420f16/restroworks-restaurant-pos.svg "Restroworks Restaurant POS") [ Restroworks Restaurant POS ](/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews) ![Connecteam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b4756bff91de7c0d3a6676272a368c98/connecteam.svg "Connecteam") [ Connecteam ](/products/connecteam/reviews) ![OpenTable for Restaurants](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b7e2cd35c09c77fa4cd0dedc105ac8f/opentable-for-restaurants.svg "OpenTable for Restaurants") [ OpenTable for Restaurants ](/products/opentable-for-restaurants/reviews) **Toast Alternatives** ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale") [ Square Point of Sale ](/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) ![Aloha Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/45b6848cb3e51074133f320ac1c73cd1/aloha-cloud.svg "Aloha Cloud") [ Aloha Cloud ](/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) ![SpotOn](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5b0f6e694fe4d7e289e7fc4bffdb8eb5/spoton.png "SpotOn") [ SpotOn ](/products/spoton/reviews) ![Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b327fdfee511571d053509224c420f16/restroworks-restaurant-pos.svg "Restroworks Restaurant POS") [ Restroworks Restaurant POS ](/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews) ## SkyTab vs Toast FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 16, 2026 ### What is the difference between Toast vs SkyTab? Toast stands out from SkyTab with higher reviewer ratings, easier setup, and stronger support scores. | [Toast](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) | [SkyTab](https://www.g2.com/products/shift4-skytab/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.2/5 (371 reviews) | 3.2/5 (35 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 8.2 | 4.6 | | 7.8 | 6.5 | | Ease of Use (93 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (1 all-time mention) | ### How do the pricing models of Toast and SkyTab compare? Toast is rated as the stronger value compared to SkyTab, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions. - **Toast:** In recent reviews, several reviewers mention that Toast's pricing can be confusing and expensive, but they appreciate the comprehensive features and value for the investment. - **SkyTab:** Recent reviewers highlight SkyTab as very cheap compared to other POS systems, but some express frustration with hidden fees and unexpected charges. - **Switching-reason:** Reviewers have switched from SkyTab to Toast due to dissatisfaction with SkyTab's hidden fees and contract issues. ### What are the best alternatives to Toast and SkyTab? The top 3 alternatives to Toast and SkyTab are Square Point of Sale, Aloha Cloud, and SpotOn. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toast](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) | 4.2/5 (371 reviews) | Small-Business | Pricing can be confusing and expensive | Ease of Use (93 all-time mentions) | | [SkyTab](https://www.g2.com/products/shift4-skytab/reviews) | 3.2/5 (35 reviews) | Small-Business | Very cheap, but hidden fees reported | Customer Support (1 all-time mention) | | [Square Point of Sale](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1211 reviews) | Small-Business | โ€” | User-friendly and flexible | | [Aloha Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/aloha-cloud/reviews) | 3.9/5 (336 reviews) | Mid-Market | โ€” | Reliable for restaurant operations | | [SpotOn](https://www.g2.com/products/spoton/reviews) | 4.4/5 (241 reviews) | Small-Business | โ€” | Strong customer support | ### Which Restaurant POS features should I prioritize when comparing Toast and SkyTab? Buyers comparing Toast and SkyTab should prioritize Ease of Use, Reporting, Integrations, Quality of Support, and Ease of Setup. - **Ease of Use:** Toast scores 8.8, SkyTab 7.2; Toast has 93 all-time mentions for ease of use. - **Reporting:** Toast has 19 all-time mentions for reporting; SkyTab reviewers cite reporting as an area needing improvement. - **Integrations:** Toast has 20 all-time mentions for integrations; SkyTab has no significant integration mentions. - **Quality of Support:** Toast scores 7.8, SkyTab 6.5. - **Ease of Setup:** Toast scores 8.2, SkyTab 4.6. ### What are the pros and cons of Toast vs SkyTab? Toast's headline strength is ease of use, while SkyTab's is affordability. - **Toast strengths:** Ease of use (93 all-time mentions), intuitive interface (33), comprehensive features (22), easy setup (24), strong reporting (19), and integrations (20). - **Toast trade-offs:** Poor customer support (29), expensive pricing (19), and complex setup for some users. - **SkyTab strengths:** Affordability and user-friendly menus cited in recent reviews. - **SkyTab trade-offs:** Hidden fees, contract issues, lower reporting satisfaction, and lower ease of setup and support scores. ### Is Toast or SkyTab better for small businesses? Toast is the better fit for small businesses, supported by higher satisfaction scores and positive small-business reviewer sentiment. - **Toast:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently praising ease of use, setup, and reporting for small operations. - **SkyTab:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, but reviewers report more issues with setup, support, and hidden fees. ### Which Restaurant POS platform has better integrations? Toast is favored over SkyTab for integrations, with more reviewer-cited mentions and integration satisfaction. - **Toast:** 20 all-time mentions for integrations, with reviewers highlighting integrations with accounting software and third-party ordering systems. - **SkyTab:** No significant reviewer-cited integrations. ### How do Toast and SkyTab compare on customer support? Toast outperforms SkyTab on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.3 points, a material difference. - **Toast:** Reviewers frequently mention prompt and reliable customer support, with a Quality of Support score of 7.8. - **SkyTab:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with some citing helpful local support but others noting slow response times and unresolved issues; Quality of Support score is 6.5. ### Which is easier to implement, Toast or SkyTab? Toast is significantly easier to implement than SkyTab, with a 3.6-point higher Ease of Setup score. - **Toast:** Reviewers consistently describe the setup as easy or very easy, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.2. - **SkyTab:** Reviewers report setup as time-consuming and not user-friendly, with an Ease of Setup score of 4.6. ### Which product has better Reporting? Toast is the stronger product for Reporting, with more reviewer-cited mentions and higher satisfaction. - **Toast:** Reporting has 19 all-time mentions, with reviewers praising customizable and easy-to-navigate reports; Meets Requirements score is 8.5. - **SkyTab:** Reviewers cite reporting as an area needing improvement, with a Meets Requirements score of 6.9.