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Restaurant and Food Service Management Software

Restaurant and food service management software helps businesses manage restaurant operations; the right choice depends on the platforms you use and the price you can pay.

Use the signal score out of 10 as one comparison point. Check the marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier, then confirm that the software runs where you need it.

  • 9 platforms
  • 2 with a free tier
  • Checked 24 Oct 2026
  1. 1
    SR
    SpotOn Restaurantspoton.com

    SpotOn Restaurant is a cloud point-of-sale and restaurant-management platform covering payments, menus, tables, orders, sales and labor reporting.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $50/mo
  2. 2
    T
    Toastpos.toasttab.com

    Toast is a connected platform designed to help restaurants run operations, payments, online ordering, marketing, team management, and other business workflows.

    6.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $69/mo
  3. 3
    RS
    Revel Systemsshift4.com

    Revel is a cloud point-of-sale and business-management platform aimed mainly at restaurants, bars, bakeries, wineries and multi-location operators.

    5.8 APIOpenFree From $99/mo
  4. 4
    LR
    Lightspeed Restaurantlightspeedhq.com
    5.7 APIOpenFree From $69/mo
  5. 5
    L
    Lavulavu.com

    Lavu describes itself as a restaurant operating system connecting POS, payments, labor, and reporting.

    5.3 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
  6. 6
    T
    TouchBistrotouchbistro.com

    TouchBistro is an all-in-one cloud-based point of sale and restaurant management system.

    5.2 APIOpenFree From $69/mo
  7. 7
    AC
    Aloha Cloudncrvoyix.com

    Aloha Cloud is a restaurant point-of-sale and business management platform for running operations, managing the business, and engaging guests.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  8. 8
    OM
    Oracle MICROS Simphony KDSoracle.com

    Oracle KDS displays and prioritizes color-coded orders and updates from the restaurant POS, website, and mobile apps in real time.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  9. 9
    S
    Squaresquareup.com
    4.1 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Choose software that supports the devices and systems your team already uses. Check the platform marks for web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS and API availability.

For example, Toast is listed for web, iOS, Android and API, while TouchBistro is listed for web and iOS.

How can I compare restaurant software prices?

Compare the stated price with whether the maker asks you to request a quote. Lavu starts at $49 per month, and SpotOn Restaurant starts at $55 per month; Oracle MICROS Simphony KDS and Revel Systems list pricing on request.

Square has a free Square Free plan and a Square Pro plan with pricing on request. Check the plan terms with the maker before choosing.

Can I try it without paying?

Check whether the listing marks a free plan or trial, and confirm the terms with the maker. SpotOn Restaurant, Square and Toast are listed with free plans.

A free plan and a free trial are different: check which option is available and what it includes before relying on it.

Does it connect to the software I already use?

Check for a public API mark if you need the software to connect with other tools. An API is a way for software to exchange information; the mark does not confirm that a specific app will connect.

Confirm the connection you need with the maker. Toast is listed with API availability.

Questions

What should I compare in restaurant management software?

Compare supported platforms, pricing, free-plan or trial availability, and whether a public API is marked if you need connections to other software.

Which restaurant software has a free plan?

SpotOn Restaurant, Square and Toast are listed with free plans. Check with the maker for the plan's current terms.

How much does Lavu cost?

Lavu is listed from $49 per month. Confirm current pricing and plan terms with the maker.

Does Toast have an API?

Toast is listed with API availability. Confirm with the maker whether it supports the specific connection you need.

Is restaurant management software open source?

The board's open-source mark indicates whether software is open source. Check the mark and the maker's license details before choosing.

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