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Epos Now vs Restaurant365

Epos Now logo

Epos Now

Restaurants

Cloud point of sale for hospitality and retail sold with hardware finance and attached payment processing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Restaurant365 logo

Restaurant365

Restaurants

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Epos Now hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.; Restaurant365 pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • They diverge on capability: Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Restaurant365 covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Epos Now and Restaurant365 actually diverge.

Attributes where Epos Now and Restaurant365 differ
AttributeEpos NowRestaurant365
Starting priceOn request$399/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Epos Now

  • Cloud till software
  • Hardware bundles
  • Integrated payments
  • AppStore add ons
  • Stock and product management
  • Multi site reporting

Only in Restaurant365

  • Accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Scheduling
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Reporting
  • Toast
  • Square

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Epos Now

  • A single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quicklynot Restaurant365
  • An independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation projectnot Restaurant365
  • An operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one systemnot Restaurant365
  • A business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at allnot Restaurant365

Restaurant365

  • Restaurant accounting and general ledger tied to point of sale datanot Epos Now
  • Food and beverage inventory, recipe costing and vendor invoice processingnot Epos Now
  • Labour scheduling and forecasting across multiple restaurant locationsnot Epos Now

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Epos Now

  • Hardware is often placed on a finance agreement with a third party, so cancelling the software subscription leaves the equipment payments running for the remainder of the term.
  • Software, hardware finance and card processing are three separate agreements with different notice periods, which makes a clean exit difficult and is the source of most published complaints.
  • The vendor makes its margin on payment processing, so the low advertised software price is offset by a card rate that costs far more across a year of trading.
  • Sales is telesales led and buyers report pressure to sign quickly, which is a poor fit for a decision involving multi year finance commitments.
  • Useful capability is spread across paid add ons in the application store, so the functional system a restaurant actually needs costs considerably more than the entry subscription.

Restaurant365

  • Pricing not published; custom quotes required based on module selection
  • Modular approach means costs vary significantly by business needs

Pricing, plan by plan

Epos Now

On request
  • Epos Now$undefined/year
    • Software subscription quoted per till
    • Hardware frequently supplied under a separate finance or lease agreement
    • Card processing contracted separately and priced by negotiated rate

Restaurant365

$399/month
  • Essentials$399/month
    • Accounting
    • Inventory
  • Professional$549/month
    • Scheduling
    • Reporting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Full platform

Which should you pick?

Choose Epos Now if

  • You need cloud till software.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows.
  • You also want hardware bundles.
Epos Now review

Choose Restaurant365 if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want inventory management.
Restaurant365 review

Questions people ask

Is Epos Now or Restaurant365 better?
Neither clearly leads. Epos Now starts at On request and Restaurant365 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Epos Now or Restaurant365?
Epos Now starts at On request and Restaurant365 at $399/month.
Does Epos Now or Restaurant365 run on more platforms?
Epos Now runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows. Restaurant365 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Epos Now best used for?
Epos Now is most often used for a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly, an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project, an operator running both a small retail line and a food offer on one system, a business replacing a mechanical till that has no reporting or remote access at all. Of those, a single site cafe or bar wanting a low upfront cost till system installed quickly and an independent needing basic stock, staff and sales reporting without an implementation project are not what Restaurant365 is typically brought in for.
What can Epos Now do that Restaurant365 cannot?
Epos Now covers Cloud till software, Hardware bundles, Integrated payments, AppStore add ons. Restaurant365 covers Accounting, Inventory management, Scheduling, Payroll.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Epos Now: Is the hardware bought or leased?

Frequently financed through a third party agreement rather than bought outright. Ask explicitly which it is and read the term before signing.

Restaurant365: How much does Restaurant365 cost?

Restaurant365 does not publish fixed pricing. The platform uses a modular, customizable pricing model based on which modules (Accounting, Inventory & Purchasing, Workforce Management, Payroll & HR) a restaurant needs. Customers must request a custom quote.

Source
Epos Now: Can I cancel the software and keep trading?

You can stop the subscription, but a separate hardware finance agreement continues to its own end date, and processing is contracted separately again.

Restaurant365: How do I get a price quote from Restaurant365?

Restaurant365 directs customers to request a demo at https://www.restaurant365.com/request-demo/, contact sales at [email protected], or call (949) 652-7800 to receive personalized pricing based on their specific needs.

Source
Epos Now: Do I have to use their card processing?

It is the commercial basis of the pricing. Using another acquirer, where permitted, changes the software quote.

Epos Now: Is it suitable for a busy full service restaurant?

It handles straightforward hospitality service. Complex coursing, large table management and high volume kitchens are better served by restaurant specific systems.

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