Product A
TouchBistro
by TouchBistro Inc.
iPad-based restaurant POS with tableside ordering and strong menu management.
$69mo
Visit TouchBistro →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 | TouchBistro | Zettle by PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Intuitive iPad UI that staff learn quickly | Very affordable card reader |
| Strong table and floor plan management | No monthly fee | |
| Works offline — keeps taking orders if internet drops | Instant PayPal payout option | |
| Top Cons | Add-ons (loyalty, reservations) cost extra | Basic inventory and reporting vs. Square or Shopify |
| Not ideal for quick service or retail | Limited to simpler use cases |
Choose TouchBistro if you…
- Want: intuitive ipad ui that staff learn quickly
- Want: strong table and floor plan management
- Want: works offline — keeps taking orders if internet drops
Choose Zettle by PayPal if you…
- Want: very affordable card reader
- Want: no monthly fee
- Want: instant paypal payout option