GastroSystem vs. Toast POS
How does GastroSystem compare to Toast POS? We compare features, pricing, and suitability for restaurants.
Toast POS is a US-based POS system for the restaurant industry headquartered in Boston. It offers a combination of proprietary hardware and software focused on POS, table management, and staff management. Toast is slowly expanding into Europe but is not optimized for the German market: English interface, US-centric support, and hosting outside the EU. GastroSystem is built for the DACH region — German language, German servers, TSE-compliant.
Our Verdict
<p>GastroSystem offers a more complete solution for restaurants than Toast POS, combining ordering, POS, and delivery management in one system — without commission.</p>
FAQ — GastroSystem vs. Toast POS
What does Toast POS cost?
Toast POS starts at $69/month per terminal, plus hardware leasing ($0–$272/month), payment fees (2.49% + $0.15), and optional modules. Total costs can quickly exceed €500/month.
Can Toast POS serve as a Lieferando alternative?
Toast POS is a POS system, not a Lieferando alternative. It has an ordering system, but not optimized for the German market. GastroSystem is designed as a direct Lieferando alternative: own app, own customers, 0% commission.
What does GastroSystem cost?
GastroSystem starts free (up to 30 orders/day), then a flat monthly fee — no commission ever.
What does Toast POS cost?
Toast POS starts at $69/month per terminal, plus hardware leasing ($0–$272/month), payment fees (2.49% + $0.15), and optional modules. Total costs can quickly exceed €500/month.
Can Toast POS serve as a Lieferando alternative?
Toast POS is a POS system, not a Lieferando alternative. It has an ordering system, but not optimized for the German market. GastroSystem is designed as a direct Lieferando alternative: own app, own customers, 0% commission.