Comparison 2026

The 7 Best POS Systems for Restaurants

We tested and compared the most popular restaurant POS systems.

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Our Evaluation Criteria

We evaluate based on: restaurant features, compliance (TSE, receipts, GoBD), value, usability, and integrations.

The 7 Best POS Systems

  1. GastroSystem

    Winner — the only system combining POS, ordering, and driver management.

    Pro: 0% commission, own app, TSE, delivery zones, driver management

    Con: No Apple Watch app yet

    Price: From €0/month

  2. orderbird

    Established iPad POS with good restaurant focus.

    Pro: Intuitive, good support, TSE

    Con: No online ordering, expensive hardware

    Price: From €39/month + hardware

  3. ready2order

    Versatile POS for gastronomy and retail.

    Pro: Flexible, good reporting

    Con: Not restaurant-specific

    Price: From €29/month

  4. SumUp POS

    Low-cost entry with card reader.

    Pro: Cheap, simple

    Con: Limited restaurant features

    Price: From €0/month + fees

  5. Lightspeed Restaurant

    Enterprise POS with extensive features.

    Pro: Reporting, multi-location

    Con: Expensive, complex

    Price: From €69/month

  6. Toast POS

    US-based restaurant POS, new in Germany.

    Pro: Robust hardware

    Con: Few German integrations

    Price: From $0/month + hardware

  7. Loco-Soft

    Traditional German POS.

    Pro: Made in Germany

    Con: Outdated UI, no mobile app

    Price: On request

Our Verdict

GastroSystem wins because it uniquely combines POS, ordering, and driver management — commission-free. For POS-only needs, orderbird is solid.

FAQ — POS Systems

Do I need TSE in 2026?

Yes — mandatory since 2023.

What does a good POS cost?

€0-69/month. GastroSystem starts free.

Can I switch POS later?

Yes. Most systems offer data export.

Do I need special hardware?

Not with GastroSystem — any tablet works.

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GastroSystem — the POS that grows with you.