POS Systems
TouchBistro review
IPad-based restaurant point of sale with table service features, sold as software-only or as a bundle with hardware and integrated payments.
TouchBistro at a glance
- Category
- POS Systems
- Starting price
- From $69/month (Point of Sale, hardware and payment processing extra)
- Pricing model
- flat
- Public pricing
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- G2 rating
- 4.1 (108 reviews)
Buying TouchBistro: security, admin and contract
- Contract
- Pricing page shows monthly price; contract term and cancellation not stated.
- Support
- 24/7 customer support included at no added cost.
Questions to ask TouchBistro before you sign
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where TouchBistro's public pages leave the answer open.
Who TouchBistro is for
Choose TouchBistro if
- Full-service restaurants that want floor plan and tableside ordering on iPads.
- Venues that want 24/7 support included in the subscription.
Look elsewhere if
- Retail stores needing SKU-level inventory (inventory is a paid add-on and the product is restaurant-focused)
- Buyers who want fully published all-in pricing: add-on prices and hardware are quote-based.
TouchBistro pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point of Sale | From $69 | per month | Hardware required and not included; payment processing not included; fees apply |
| Essentials Bundle | From $119 | per month | Restaurant-grade hardware and integrated payments included; processing and additional fees apply |
| Custom Setup | Quote only | Hardware and integrated payments included |
KDS, inventory management and online ordering are add-ons with no published price. Hardware financing offered for venues with two or more terminals. No commission charged on online ordering per vendor FAQ. Vendor pricing page does not state contract length or a free trial.
TouchBistro features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Hardware and terminals | POS plan requires own hardware; Essentials Bundle and Custom Setup include restaurant-grade hardware; financing for 2+ terminals. |
| Payment processing terms | Integrated payments bundled in Essentials and Custom plans; rates not published on pricing page. |
| Inventory management | Paid add-on, price not published. |
| Online and omnichannel sales | Online ordering is a paid add-on, no commission on online orders per vendor FAQ. |
| Industry features | Floor plan and table management and tableside ordering included in base plan; Kitchen Display System as add-on. |
| Reporting and analytics | Reporting and analytics included in POS and Essentials plans. |
| Pricing model | Monthly software fee from $69 plus hardware and processing fees. |
| Target company size | Restaurants, from single venue to multi-terminal venues. |
What most TouchBistro reviews leave out
- Entry price of $69/month excludes hardware and payment processing; the bundle at $119/month adds hardware and integrated payments.
- KDS, inventory and online ordering are separate add-ons without public prices.
- 24/7 support and software updates are included at no extra charge per vendor.
- Hardware financing is offered only for venues with two or more terminals.
TouchBistro alternatives
ToastRestaurants, bars and cafes needing table service, kitchen display and online ordering.$0/month on pay-as-you-go Starter Kit; $69/month standard Point of Sale plan (per a Toast article)
CloverSmall restaurants and retailers wanting bundled hardware plus software.Varies by vertical; Standard bundle $130/month or $849 + $84.95/month (as listed by Clover)
LightspeedMulti-category retailers needing deeper inventory and reporting.Retail Basic $89/month billed annually or $109 monthly (third-party)
Square POSSingle-shop retailers and service businesses that want to start at $0 software.$0/month (Square for Retail Free)
Epos NowSmall retail and hospitality shops wanting bundled hardware.$399 + $84/month (Epos Now US page)
HeartlandMerchants who want POS and processing from one provider.Contact sales
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from TouchBistro's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.