Slant KDS
7.8#2 in kitchen display system softwareFrom $32 a monthFree planAndroidWebAPImacOS
VisitSlant KDS vs Toast
What both publish
| Fact | Slant KDS | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware requirement | Slant recommends a 10-inch Android tablet or Android POS device and states an 8-inch minimum screen size for its Android app. | Toast services work only through devices Toast identifies as compatible and may be used only on approved Toast hardware. |
| Integrations | The KDS is described as working with Slant’s restaurant platform; the page does not name third-party integrations. | Toast says its platform has 200+ integrations and its partner directory describes integrations with restaurant software through its API. |
| Intended users | Slant lists fine-dining restaurants, QSR/takeaway restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food courts, dessert shops, food trucks, pizza and burger shops, and bars among the businesses it serves. | Toast's pricing page describes Starter Kit as intended for single-location restaurants, while Build Your Own is described for restaurants ready to use the full platform. |
| Inventory | The inventory module provides real-time stock tracking and configurable minimum-stock alerts. | Toast inventory tools connect counts with recipes and sales to compare actual and theoretical inventory and help identify waste. |
| Purpose | Slant KDS displays kitchen orders so restaurants can organize and fulfill them. | Toast is a connected platform designed to help restaurants run operations, payments, online ordering, marketing, team management, and other business workflows. |
Slant KDS plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Paid plan$32 a month
Toast plans
- Starter KitFree
- Point of Sale$69 a month
- Build Your OwnPriced on request
Pick Slant KDS if…
Slant KDS suits food businesses that need to track kitchen order status, ticket times, and fulfillment. It lists restaurants, cafes, bakeries, food trucks, and bars among the businesses it serves.
Pick Toast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.