Shop Savvy vs Toast
Compare Shop Savvy POS vs Toast POS on pricing, platform flexibility, and industry coverage. Discover why multi-concept operators choose Shop Savvy.
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| Shop Savvy | Toast | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo (Starter) | $0/mo (Starter Kit) |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web | Android only |
| Industries Supported | 18 verticals | Restaurants only |
| AI Business Intelligence | SavvyAI included | Not available |
| Offline Mode | Full offline with sync | Limited offline |
| Contract Required | No contracts | 2-year contract on some plans |
Starting Price
Shop Savvy
$0/mo (Starter)
Toast
$0/mo (Starter Kit)
Platform
Shop Savvy
iOS, Android, Web
Toast
Android only
Industries Supported
Shop Savvy
18 verticals
Toast
Restaurants only
AI Business Intelligence
Shop Savvy
SavvyAI included
Toast
Not available
Offline Mode
Shop Savvy
Full offline with sync
Toast
Limited offline
Contract Required
Shop Savvy
No contracts
Toast
2-year contract on some plans
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shop Savvy | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based POS | ||
| iOS / iPad support | ||
| Retail & non-restaurant industries | ||
| AI demand forecasting | ||
| Offline mode with auto-sync | Limited | |
| Built-in loyalty program | Add-on | |
| Online ordering | ||
| Kitchen display system | ||
| Tableside ordering | ||
| Employee scheduling | Add-on | |
| Inventory management | Advanced with reorder points | Basic |
| Customer CRM | ||
| Multi-location management | ||
| Custom menu modifiers | ||
| Delivery platform integrations | ||
| EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance | ||
| No long-term contract | ||
| 24/7 phone support | Limited hours |
Shop Savvy
- Cloud-based POS
- iOS / iPad support
- Retail & non-restaurant industries
- AI demand forecasting
- Offline mode with auto-sync
- Built-in loyalty program
- Online ordering
- Kitchen display system
- Tableside ordering
- Employee scheduling
- Inventory managementAdvanced with reorder points
- Customer CRM
- Multi-location management
- Custom menu modifiers
- Delivery platform integrations
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- No long-term contract
- 24/7 phone support
Toast
- Cloud-based POS
- iOS / iPad support
- Retail & non-restaurant industries
- AI demand forecasting
- Offline mode with auto-syncLimited
- Built-in loyalty programAdd-on
- Online ordering
- Kitchen display system
- Tableside ordering
- Employee schedulingAdd-on
- Inventory managementBasic
- Customer CRM
- Multi-location management
- Custom menu modifiers
- Delivery platform integrations
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- No long-term contract
- 24/7 phone supportLimited hours
Why restaurants switch from Toast to Shop Savvy
Toast is built for restaurants — and only restaurants. If you're a multi-concept operator, expanding into retail, or simply want more flexibility, Shop Savvy gives you everything Toast does plus much more.
- Use iPads, Android tablets, or dedicated terminals — not locked into Android-only hardware
- No 2-year contracts — switch to month-to-month billing anytime
- Expand into retail, grocery, or healthcare without switching POS platforms
- AI-powered analytics and demand forecasting included at no extra cost
- Loyalty and employee scheduling included — not paid add-ons
Which POS is right for your restaurant?
Both platforms deliver strong restaurant features. Here's where they differ.
Choose Shop Savvy if…
- You operate restaurants AND retail, grocery, or other concepts
- You prefer iPads or want platform flexibility
- You don't want to sign a multi-year contract
- You want AI analytics and loyalty included in your plan
- You need a system that works across 18+ industries
Choose Toast if…
- You run a restaurant-only business and don't plan to diversify
- You prefer Android hardware exclusively
- You want Toast's proprietary handheld devices
Frequently Asked Questions
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