Toast vs Elementary POS Comparison

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Toast

POS Software

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Elementary POS

POS Software

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Overview

Description	Toast is a customizable POS system designed for restaurants. It helps restaurants to provide better service, improve the way they run operations, and increase revenue. The solution brings together online ordering, digital and physical loyalty and gift cards, and workforce management tools. Toast enables you restaurant to offer tableside ordering and payments, as well as offer digital receipts, which can also help you grow your marketing list. This includes the ability to also print, email or send these receipts by text message, as well as being able to join the restaurant loyalty program. Toast handheld devices can also suggest suitable tip options to customers. Toast provides hardwired terminals that also work offline, as well as a flat rate for processing all payments and transactions. Toast’s functionality extends to the creation of real-time reports, which help you monitor your restaurant’s performance, even remotely. You can also make updates to your menu across all devices and POS terminals at once. Read more	In the bustling world of retail and small business ventures, Elementary POS stands out as a beacon of user-friendliness and efficiency for smartphone users. This innovative point of sale software transforms any Android phone or tablet into a dynamic mobile cash register, ready to tackle sales transactions with ease. The brilliance of selling with Elementary POS lies in its simplicity; in just three clicks, items are selected, payment methods are chosen, be it cash or card, and transactions are sealed. If an item isn't pre-saved, a quick input of price and VAT is all it takes, a true testament to the system’s straightforward functionality. Automatic or on-demand receipt printing, including a personalized company logo, provides sellers with flexibility and professionalism. The adept use of barcodes streamlines the sales process further; with a simple scan using the phone's camera or a separate barcode scanner, even items sans barcode can be added to the receipt effortlessly. Compatibility isn't an issue either – whether it's Sunmi, myPOS terminals, or nearly any printer connection via USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi, Elementary POS integrates perfectly. Offering a full spectrum of payment acceptance, including both cash and card, alongside features such as e-mail sharing and online viewing links for receipts, this system is designed to refine and enhance the sales experience for merchants everywhere. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $75.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $5.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 96% Reviews 92% Momentum 73% Popularity 97%	82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 60% Momentum 64% Popularity 66%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 2 Most Worthy # 5 Highly Rated	Not Available

Features

Total Features	14 Features	13 Features
Common Features for All	Barcode Scanning Helps in scanning the barcode in an automated and simple manner Commission Management Helps in managing and tracking the commission amounts and simplify as such calculations Customer Account Profiles Allows maintaining, editing and updating customer accounts to offer tailor-made customer-oriented shopping experience Discount Management Helps in enjoying better visibility so that suppliers avail discounts Gift Card Management Manages prepaid payment card processing that helps the cardholder purchase goods online or within a specific retail store Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Ordering Automation Helps in automating the ordering system and supports online billing Pricing Management Helps to provide better control over pricing and allows managing efficiently financial revenue & risk Restaurant POS Comes with useful and attractive restaurant management features and facilitates automating restaurant operations Retail Management Helps in automating, managing, monitoring and handling all the aspects of a retail business Returns Tracking Helps to keep track of all the goods returned by customers Sales Tracking Helps to track sales systematically Touch Screen (Billing) Allows making bills by simply touching the desktop or mobile POS screen eCommerce Facilitates buying and selling goods/services online using internet facility + 11 More - Show Less	Barcode Scanning Helps in scanning the barcode in an automated and simple manner Commission Management Helps in managing and tracking the commission amounts and simplify as such calculations Customer Account Profiles Allows maintaining, editing and updating customer accounts to offer tailor-made customer-oriented shopping experience Discount Management Helps in enjoying better visibility so that suppliers avail discounts Gift Card Management Manages prepaid payment card processing that helps the cardholder purchase goods online or within a specific retail store Inventory Management Helps in recording inventory to optimize and fulfill the requirement. Loyalty Program Assists in formulating effective strategies to encourage and convince customers to stay loyal to the brand/company Ordering Automation Helps in automating the ordering system and supports online billing Pricing Management Helps to provide better control over pricing and allows managing efficiently financial revenue & risk Restaurant POS Comes with useful and attractive restaurant management features and facilitates automating restaurant operations Retail Management Helps in automating, managing, monitoring and handling all the aspects of a retail business Returns Tracking Helps to keep track of all the goods returned by customers Sales Tracking Helps to track sales systematically Touch Screen (Billing) Allows making bills by simply touching the desktop or mobile POS screen eCommerce Facilitates buying and selling goods/services online using internet facility + 10 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4/5 1,563 user ratings	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 57.1% Very Good 16.9% Average 5.8% Poor 5.8% Terrible 14.5%	Not Available
User Sentiments	User-friendly Interface, Robust Reporting & Analytics, Extensive Integrations, Reliable Offline Mode Inconsistent Customer Support, Handheld Device Issues, Online Ordering System Limitations, Complex Menu Setup for Specific Business Types	Not Available
Review Summary	Toast POS users appreciate its ease of use, comprehensive features, and efficient payment processing. They praise its user-friendly interface, intuitive design, and customizable options that cater to diverse business needs. The system's robust reporting and analytics capabilities are also well-received, providing valuable insights for business optimization. Toast POS users find the software reliable, stable, and secure, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted operations. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding occasional technical glitches, the need for improved customer support responsiveness, and the pricing structure, which they feel could be more flexible.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $75.00. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $5.99. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Starter Free Essentials $165.00 $165.00 per month Growth $272.00 $272.00 per month Toast Now (Digital Ordering Solutions) $75.00 $75.00 per month Toast Now Plus (Digital Ordering Solutions) $100.00 $100.00 per month Toast Now Premium (Digital Ordering Solutions) $175.00 $175.00 per month	Free Free Premium $5.99 $5.99 per month Business $12.99 $12.99 per month
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