Restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems are a critical part of any restaurant business. They allow restaurant owners to track sales, manage inventory, manage tables and run reports. A good restaurant POS system can make a big difference in a restaurant’s bottom line.
There are many different restaurant POS systems, so we’ve done the homework for you. We ranked companies based on factors such as price, ease of use, features, customer satisfaction and third-party integrations. After assigning scores to each system, we picked the top five to detail below.
To find the best restaurant POS systems for small businesses, we considered over 25 of the leading providers in the space and narrowed it down to 13, which we then evaluated across four key categories and 12 different metrics. Our ratings consider factors such as transparent pricing, employee self-sufficiency, compatibility with third-party integrations, access to customer support and ratings. All ratings are determined solely by our editorial team.
Toast: Best for Contactless Ordering
Square: Best for Small Businesses
Clover: Best for Quick-Service Restaurants
Lavu: Best for Pizzerias
TouchBistro: Best for All-in-One Restaurant Management