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Toast POS pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $300 per per location in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Toast POS offers 4 pricing tiers: Starter Kit, Point of Sale, Essentials Bundle, Build Your Own. Standard paid plans include Starter Kit at $0/undefined, Point of Sale at $69/undefined, Essentials Bundle at $99/undefined. The Point of Sale plan is established restaurants needing core pos.

Compared to other restaurant pos software, Toast POS is positioned at the premium price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 0 pricing pages and reviews

All Toast POS Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Starter Kit Free Free 0 New restaurants just getting started
Point of Sale $69 / $828 / Established restaurants needing core POS
Essentials Bundle $99 / $1188 / Restaurants wanting all-in-one solution
Build Your Own Contact Contact Restaurants with complex needs
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Starter Kit

  • Basic POS
  • Cloud-based
  • Menu management
  • Reporting

Point of Sale

  • Full POS functionality
  • Menu management
  • Floor plan & table management
  • Reporting & analytics
  • Staff management
  • Tableside ordering

Essentials Bundle

  • POS software
  • Hardware included
  • Integrated payment processing
  • Online ordering basics

Build Your Own

  • Custom configuration
  • Front of house solutions
  • Back of house solutions
  • Guest engagement

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 8 hidden costs
  • Hardware costs ($609-$1,339 upfront if not leasing)
  • Payment processing fees (2.49%-3.5% + $0.15 per transaction)
  • Online ordering add-on ($50+/month)
  • Kitchen display screens ($20+/month each)
  • Payroll add-on ($69/month + $9 per employee)
  • Advanced reporting features
  • Gift card program fees
  • Typical total cost: $300-$700/month for small restaurants
Tip

Ask your Toast POS sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does Toast POS cost per month?

Toast POS starts at $0/month with their Starter Kit (with higher processing fees) or $69/month for the Core plan with lower transaction rates. However, most restaurants pay $300-$700/month once you include payment processing, online ordering, kitchen displays, and other add-ons.

02 What are Toast POS payment processing fees?

Toast charges 2.49% + $0.15 per transaction on the Core plan, or 3.5% + $0.15 on the pay-as-you-go Starter plan. Card-not-present transactions (like online orders) have higher rates at 3.5% + $0.15.

03 Is Toast POS hardware expensive?

Toast hardware ranges from $609 to $1,339 depending on the kit. You can either purchase hardware upfront or lease it as part of your monthly plan. The Starter plan includes free hardware in exchange for higher processing fees.