Compare Restaurant POS Systems – See Why TackOn Table Wins
Not all POS systems are built for restaurants. TackOn Table is designed specifically for cafés, food trucks, and restaurants — not generic retail. See how we stack up against Clover, Square, and Toast in price, features, and flexibility.
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| Feature | TackOn Table | Clover | Square | Toast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant-Focused Design | ✅ 100% | ⚠️ Retail-first | ⚠️ Retail-first | ✅ Restaurant-only |
| Hardware Flexibility | ✅ Use your own or ours | ❌ Clover hardware only | ✅ Bring your own | ❌ Toast-only hardware |
| Offline Mode | ✅ Full offline capability | ⚠️ Partial | ⚠️ Limited | ⚠️ Limited |
| Menu & Inventory Sync | ✅ Real-time cloud updates | ⚠️ Manual refresh | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Good |
| Payment Processing Fees | 💰 Custom, low rates via Stripe | 💸 Fixed, higher rates | 💸 Fixed rates | 💸 Variable, Toast Pay required |
| 24/7 Support | ✅ Live human help | ⚠️ Limited hours | ⚠️ Chatbot first | ✅ 24/7 (paid tier) |
| Contract Commitment | ✅ Month-to-month | ❌ Long-term lease | ✅ Flexible | ❌ Long-term agreement |
| Multi-Location Dashboard | ✅ Included | ⚠️ Add-on | ⚠️ Basic reporting | ✅ Included |
Why Restaurants Choose TackOn Table
While others built POS systems for retail or chains, TackOn Table was made for the unique rhythm of restaurants. It combines POS, payments, inventory, and team tools into one affordable platform designed for growth.
- ☕ Built for cafés, food trucks, and restaurants — not generic retail
- 💳 Flexible payment options with transparent processing
- 📈 Real-time reporting and analytics for smarter decisions
- 💬 Human support, not ticket queues
- 🔄 Month-to-month plans — no long-term contracts