Toast
7.6#1 in restaurant self-ordering kiosk softwareFrom $69 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitToast vs ZeusPOS KDS
ZeusPOS KDS
6.4#20 in kitchen display system software$150 one-timeAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Toast | ZeusPOS KDS |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | 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. | ZeusPOS describes its point-of-sale software as intended for restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and small retail stores. |
| Purpose | Toast is a connected platform designed to help restaurants run operations, payments, online ordering, marketing, team management, and other business workflows. | ZeusPOS KDS is a kitchen display system designed to keep kitchen stations in sync and help staff manage orders during busy service. |
| Support | Toast Care is included with every software subscription and is available 24/7/365 by phone or web messaging. | The maker lists a $75 one-time technical support session on its purchase page. |
Toast plans
- Starter KitFree
- Point of Sale$69 a month
- Build Your OwnPriced on request
ZeusPOS KDS plans
- ZeusPOS KDS License$150, paid once
Pick Toast if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick ZeusPOS KDS if…
ZeusPOS KDS may suit restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, ice cream shops, and small retail stores using ZeusPOS. It is designed for kitchen teams and managers who need to track work across stations.