Product A
Toast POS
by Toast Inc.
The #1 restaurant POS platform used by 100,000+ food service businesses.
Free tier
Visit Toast POS →Product B
Zettle by PayPal
by PayPal Inc.
Simple card reader and POS app for mobile sellers, markets, and pop-ups.
Free tier
Visit Zettle by PayPal →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Toast POS | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | Free |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Top Pros | Best restaurant-specific features in the category | Very affordable card reader |
| Rugged hardware built for kitchen environments | No monthly fee | |
| Strong online ordering and delivery integrations | Instant PayPal payout option | |
| Top Cons | Long-term hardware contracts can be restrictive | Basic inventory and reporting vs. Square or Shopify |
| Processing locked to Toast Payments on starter plans | Limited to simpler use cases |
Choose Toast POS if you…
- Want: best restaurant-specific features in the category
- Want: rugged hardware built for kitchen environments
- Want: strong online ordering and delivery integrations
Choose Zettle by PayPal if you…
- Want: very affordable card reader
- Want: no monthly fee
- Want: instant paypal payout option