Compare Toast and Wave Payroll
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Free Trial 0 NA NA
Toast
Star Rating
(368)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
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Wave Payroll
Star Rating
(31)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (93.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 0 NA NA
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Toast excels in providing comprehensive payroll management features, with users highlighting its ability to handle clock-ins, clock-outs, and detailed sales reports, which are crucial for businesses in the hospitality sector.
- Users say Wave Payroll offers great flexibility, especially for freelancers and small business owners, allowing them to manage payroll efficiently even when they are the sole employee, which is a significant advantage for those just starting out.
- Reviewers mention that Toast's implementation process is user-friendly, with many praising its intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get up to speed quickly, making it easier to manage payroll across multiple entities.
- According to verified reviews, Wave Payroll shines in its ease of use, with users appreciating its straightforward interface that simplifies payroll tasks, making it a great choice for those who may not have extensive accounting experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Toast has a robust support system, Wave Payroll slightly edges it out in quality of support, with users noting that Wave's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is vital for resolving issues quickly.
- Users report that Toast's offline mode is a standout feature, allowing businesses to continue operations even during network outages, which is particularly beneficial for restaurants and retail environments where downtime can be costly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Wave Payroll
Receipt scanning
Free Trial
0 NA NA
No set-up fees, no hidden charges, no monthly fee
- Unlimited receipt scanning with our free mobile app Integrate seamlessly with the accounting software by Wave Capture receipts even when you’re offline Say goodbye to paper receipts and spreadsheets Snap a photo of your receipt, we'll automatically fill in the rest Available on Android and iOS Incorporate receipts into your accounting reports Scan multiple receipts all at once No setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden fees
Free Trial
Toast
No trial information availableWave Payroll
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
271
8.7
24
Ease of Use
8.8
271
9.0
24
Ease of Setup
8.2
183
9.2
14
Ease of Admin
8.5
161
8.8
14
Quality of Support
7.8
261
8.0
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
162
8.5
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
261
7.9
22
Features by Category
Core HR
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
8.4
38
8.3
18
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Verified
7.6
22
8.1
13
|
Verified
7.7
32
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.4
41
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.1
32
8.2
12
|
Verified
8.6
39
8.8
19
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
15
|
Verified
8.1
31
8.2
13
|
Verified
7.7
30
7.4
9
|
Verified
7.8
29
8.2
13
|
Verified
8.4
37
8.0
10
|
Verified
8.5
36
7.4
9
|
Verified
Taxes
8.4
38
8.4
15
|
Verified
8.2
32
7.9
12
|
Verified
8.4
30
7.9
11
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
28
8.1
9
|
Verified
8.3
33
7.7
11
|
Verified
8.1
26
8.8
16
|
Verified
7.5
25
8.1
9
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Verified
Platform
7.8
45
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.3
45
8.9
19
|
Verified
8.6
45
8.9
19
|
Verified
8.2
37
8.1
18
|
Verified
POS
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Marketing
Not enough data
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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
8.8
148
Not enough data
8.0
88
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
8.1
93
Not enough data
Meal Service
8.8
147
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.7
147
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.7
130
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
58
Not enough data
Back Office
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.1
71
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
Front of Office
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
72
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Toast and Wave Payroll are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
Toast is categorized as Restaurant Marketing Tools, Retail POS, Restaurant POS, Restaurant Management, Core HR, and HCM Software
Wave Payroll has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Toast
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wave Payroll
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
51.2%
Food & Beverages
26.7%
Hospitality
6.4%
Accounting
1.8%
Financial Services
0.9%
Other
13.0%
Computer Software
10.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
10.0%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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 benefits of a cloud based solution?
1 Comment
GH
You can sit down at home;
- Check to reports & Sales
- Update menus
- Payroll
- Dispute charges or any credit card problem
- Great marketing opportinuteRead more
Wave Payroll has no more discussions with answers
