GastroSystem vs. Toast POS: a US system against a German restaurant solution
Toast POS is a US till system with a hardware tie-in. GastroSystem is the German alternative: ordering and till system in one, no commission, no expensive hardware.
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
GastroSystem offers a more complete solution for restaurants than Toast POS, combining ordering, POS, and delivery management in one system — without commission.
Frequently asked questions: GastroSystem vs. Toast POS
Is Toast POS available in Germany?
Toast POS is slowly expanding into Europe, but isn't localized for the German market. The interface is in English, support is US-based, and TSE compliance for German tax offices isn't in place.
Do I need special hardware for Toast?
Yes. Toast POS relies on proprietary hardware (terminals, displays, printers) that can only be bought through Toast. That means high upfront investment and hardware leasing. GastroSystem runs on any tablet or smartphone.
Is Toast GDPR compliant?
Toast hosts data in the US. Additional measures have to be taken for GDPR compliance. GastroSystem hosts all data exclusively in Germany.
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 till system, not a Lieferando alternative. It has an ordering system, but it isn't optimized for the German market. GastroSystem is designed as a direct alternative to Lieferando: your own shop, your own customers, 0 % commission.