Shop Savvy vs TouchBistro
Compare Shop Savvy POS vs TouchBistro on platform support, industry coverage, and total cost. See why flexible operators prefer Shop Savvy.
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TouchBistroAt a glance
| Shop Savvy | TouchBistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo (Starter) | $69/mo |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web | iPad only |
| Industries Supported | 25 verticals | Restaurants only |
| AI Business Intelligence | SavvyAI included | Not available |
Starting Price
Shop Savvy
$0/mo (Starter)
TouchBistro
$69/mo
Platform
Shop Savvy
iOS, Android, Web
TouchBistro
iPad only
Industries Supported
Shop Savvy
25 verticals
TouchBistro
Restaurants only
AI Business Intelligence
Shop Savvy
SavvyAI included
TouchBistro
Not available
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Shop Savvy | TouchBistro |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud-based POS | Hybrid (local + cloud) | |
| iOS / iPad support | ||
| Android support | ||
| Web-based dashboard | ||
| Retail & non-restaurant industries | ||
| AI demand forecasting | ||
| Built-in loyalty program | Add-on ($99/mo) | |
| Online ordering | Add-on ($50/mo) | |
| Kitchen display system | Add-on ($19/mo) | |
| Employee scheduling | Add-on ($25/mo) | |
| Tableside ordering | ||
| Inventory management | Advanced with reorder points | Basic |
| Multi-location management | ||
| Delivery integrations | Add-on | |
| EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance | ||
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | ||
| 7 native companion apps | ||
| Surcharge/cash discount compliance | 50-state engine | |
| Healthcare / Epic EHR integration | ||
| Cross-device real-time sync | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| 24/7 phone support |
Shop Savvy
- Cloud-based POS
- iOS / iPad support
- Android support
- Web-based dashboard
- Retail & non-restaurant industries
- AI demand forecasting
- Built-in loyalty program
- Online ordering
- Kitchen display system
- Employee scheduling
- Tableside ordering
- Inventory managementAdvanced with reorder points
- Multi-location management
- Delivery integrations
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- 7 native companion apps
- Surcharge/cash discount compliance50-state engine
- Healthcare / Epic EHR integration
- Cross-device real-time sync
- Free plan available
- 24/7 phone support
TouchBistro
- Cloud-based POSHybrid (local + cloud)
- iOS / iPad support
- Android support
- Web-based dashboard
- Retail & non-restaurant industries
- AI demand forecasting
- Built-in loyalty programAdd-on ($99/mo)
- Online orderingAdd-on ($50/mo)
- Kitchen display systemAdd-on ($19/mo)
- Employee schedulingAdd-on ($25/mo)
- Tableside ordering
- Inventory managementBasic
- Multi-location management
- Delivery integrationsAdd-on
- EBT/HSA/FSA acceptance
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- 7 native companion apps
- Surcharge/cash discount compliance
- Healthcare / Epic EHR integration
- Cross-device real-time sync
- Free plan available
- 24/7 phone support
Why restaurants switch from TouchBistro to Shop Savvy
TouchBistro locks you into iPads and expensive add-ons for basic features. Shop Savvy gives you more features, more flexibility, and more value.
- Use any device — iPads, Android tablets, or dedicated terminals
- Tap to Pay on iPhone — accept contactless payments with zero additional hardware
- 7 native companion apps: POS, KDS, Customer Display, Ordering, Kiosk, Self-Checkout, Driver
- Loyalty ($99/mo on TouchBistro), online ordering ($50/mo), KDS ($19/mo), and scheduling ($25/mo) are all included free
- Start free and scale up, vs. TouchBistro's $69/month minimum
- Expand into retail, grocery, or healthcare without changing platforms
Which restaurant POS gives you more?
TouchBistro is iPad-only and restaurant-only. Shop Savvy works everywhere.
Choose Shop Savvy if…
- You want loyalty, online ordering, KDS, and scheduling included — not $190+/month in add-ons
- You prefer Android devices or want flexibility in hardware choices
- You operate multi-concept businesses (restaurant + retail)
- You want AI-powered analytics and demand forecasting
Choose TouchBistro if…
- You prefer TouchBistro's iPad-centric workflow
- You want a hybrid local/cloud architecture for maximum uptime
- You're happy with your current TouchBistro setup and add-ons
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