Toast POS alternative for German restaurants
Toast is the market-leading restaurant POS in the United States. In Germany, however, operators run into specific requirements that Toast does not fully address.
Why German restaurants are questioning Toast
Limited availability in Germany
Toast is primarily targeted at the US and UK markets. Availability in Germany is restricted and many features have not been localised.
Built in Germany
GastroSystem was built from the ground up for the German market — with fiscal device certification (TSE), German tax law, and German-language support.
Hardware dependency
Toast requires proprietary hardware manufactured in the US. Repairs, replacements, and expansions are more cumbersome than with standard hardware.
Standard hardware
GastroSystem runs on common iPads and Android tablets — no vendor lock-in, no imported proprietary equipment.
Lack of TSE certification
Germany's fiscal device regulation (KassenSichV) has been mandatory since January 2023. Toast does not meet these German requirements.
TSE-certified
GastroSystem is TSE-certified and meets all KassenSichV requirements — legally compliant out of the box.
Switching from Toast POS to GastroSystem
Moving to a German system is the right step for compliance and local support. We guide you through the process.
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Compliance check
We review your current status and clarify what you need from a legal perspective.
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Data transfer
Menu, items, and price lists are transferred and reviewed.
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Hardware evaluation
We recommend suitable standard hardware or review what you already have.
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Test operation
Parallel operation until you are confident.
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Go-live
Live launch with training and first-day support.
What GastroSystem brings to the German market
Fiscal compliance 2026
Certified under KassenSichV — no additional modules or retrofitting required.
Locally developed
German tax law, DATEV export, German-language support at restaurant hours.
Standard hardware
iPads and Android tablets — no vendor lock-in, no proprietary imported hardware.
Common questions about switching from Toast POS
Is Toast POS even available in Germany?
Toast has a limited presence in Europe. In Germany, full localisation is missing and the TSE requirements of KassenSichV are not met.
What happens to my Toast hardware?
Toast hardware is proprietary and cannot be used with other systems. GastroSystem runs on standard iPads and Android devices that you can purchase or lease.
How does GastroSystem differ from Toast?
GastroSystem is built specifically for the German market: TSE certification, German tax law, German-language support, and an integrated online ordering system without commission.
Does GastroSystem support multiple locations?
Yes. GastroSystem is designed for both single locations and chains. All locations can be managed centrally — menus, prices, and reports.