GastroSystem vs. Loco-Soft: a cloud system against desktop software
Loco-Soft is traditional desktop till software. GastroSystem is the modern alternative: cloud-based, with its own app, ordering system and driver management.
Loco-Soft is a traditional German POS software for the restaurant industry that has been on the market since the 1990s. The software runs as a desktop application on Windows PCs and offers POS functions, inventory management, and staff scheduling. Modern features like an own online ordering system, a branded app, or cloud-based operation are missing. GastroSystem is the modern alternative: cloud-based, with integrated ordering system and own app.
Our Verdict
GastroSystem offers a more complete solution for restaurants than Loco-Soft, combining ordering, POS, and delivery management in one system — without commission.
Frequently asked questions: GastroSystem vs. Loco-Soft
What is Loco-Soft?
Loco-Soft is German till software for restaurants that's been on the market since the 1990s. The software runs on Windows PCs and offers till functions and inventory management. Online orders or your own app aren't included.
Does Loco-Soft have an online ordering system?
No. Loco-Soft is purely desktop till software with no online ordering system. For online orders you need a separate solution. GastroSystem integrates ordering system and till in one cloud system.
Can I use Loco-Soft on a tablet?
No. Loco-Soft is a Windows desktop application and doesn't run on tablets or smartphones. GastroSystem is cloud-based and works on any device with a browser: tablet, smartphone or PC.
What does Loco-Soft cost in comparison?
Loco-Soft is sold as a one-off licence (often several hundred to a thousand euros) plus an annual maintenance contract. On top of that, no online features. GastroSystem starts at €99/month, the package with till and delivery costs €269. With no one-off payment.
Can I switch from Loco-Soft to GastroSystem?
Yes. Since Loco-Soft has no online ordering system, there's no order data to migrate. You set up your menu and till in GastroSystem and are ready to go in under an hour, with the benefit of a modern cloud system.
Is GastroSystem more future-proof than Loco-Soft?
Yes. GastroSystem is cloud-based, gets automatic updates, and grows with your business. Loco-Soft, as desktop software, requires manual updates and can't cover modern needs like online orders, mobile apps or driver management.