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Revel Systems vs Toast POS

Revel Systems logo

Revel Systems

Food & Restaurant

Cloud-based iPad POS for enterprise

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toast POS logo

Toast POS

Food & Restaurant

All-in-one restaurant management platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Revel Systems requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel; Toast POS free tier limited to one or two terminals
  • They diverge on capability: Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Toast POS covers Cloud POS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Revel Systems and Toast POS actually diverge.

Attributes where Revel Systems and Toast POS differ
AttributeRevel SystemsToast POS
Starting price$99/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsiPad, WebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20102011

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

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 Revel Systems

  • iPad POS
  • Inventory management
  • CRM
  • Delivery management
  • Multi-location management
  • 7shifts

Only in Toast POS

  • Cloud POS
  • Menu management
  • Real-time reporting
  • Inventory tracking
  • Online ordering
  • Grubhub
  • Web support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Employee management
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • DoorDash
  • Uber Eats
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Revel Systems

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Toast POS

  • Point of Sale
  • Order Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Staff Scheduling

Both are used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Revel Systems

  • Requires 3-year contract with high early termination fees making it difficult to cancel
  • System crashes and glitches frequently, especially at high transaction volumes
  • Mandatory payment processing through Revel's Advantage processor with external processors heavily penalized
  • Customer support quality is poor with Level 1 support described as ineffective
  • Expensive upfront costs and numerous hidden fees for add-on features

Toast POS

  • Free tier limited to one or two terminals
  • Setup fees and hardware requirements for paid plans
  • Mobile ordering requires additional configuration
  • Reporting and analytics features limited on entry-level plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Revel Systems

$99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Revel Systems review.

Toast POS

On request
  • Starter KitFree
    • Cloud-based POS
    • Order management
    • Reporting
  • Point of Sale$69/month
    • Menu management
    • Reporting & analytics
    • 24/7 support
  • Build Your Own$165/month
    • Online ordering
    • Delivery
    • Marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose Revel Systems if

  • You need ipad pos.
  • You work on iPad, Web.
  • You also want inventory management.
Revel Systems review

Choose Toast POS if

  • You need cloud pos.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want menu management.
Toast POS review

Questions people ask

Is Revel Systems or Toast POS better?
Neither clearly leads. Revel Systems starts at $99/month and Toast POS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Revel Systems or Toast POS?
Revel Systems starts at $99/month and Toast POS at On request.
Does Revel Systems or Toast POS run on more platforms?
Revel Systems runs on iPad, Web. Toast POS runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Revel Systems best used for?
Revel Systems is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling.
What can Revel Systems do that Toast POS cannot?
Revel Systems covers iPad POS, Inventory management, CRM, Delivery management. Toast POS covers Cloud POS, Menu management, Real-time reporting, Inventory tracking. Both handle Employee management, QuickBooks, Xero, DoorDash.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Revel Systems: What does Revel Systems cost?

Revel pricing starts around $99 per month per terminal with a minimum 3-year contract requirement. Customers also pay for additional features like reporting, workforce management, integrations, and Advantage payment processing which is typically mandatory.

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Toast POS: Does Toast POS have a free tier?

Yes. Toast's Starter Kit is free and designed for small restaurants with one or two terminals. It includes cloud-based POS, payment processing, order and table management, real-time reporting, and 24/7 customer support.

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Revel Systems: How long does implementation take?

Revel implementation typically takes 2-4 weeks, including hardware setup, menu configuration, staff training, and system integration.

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Toast POS: What integrations does Toast POS support?

Toast integrates with payment processors, online ordering platforms, delivery services, accounting software, and customer data platforms for comprehensive restaurant operations management.

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Revel Systems: What integrations does Revel support?

Revel integrates with multiple payment processors through Stripe and Square connectors, plus accounting, payroll, and ecommerce solutions. Payment gateways vary by region.

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Revel Systems: What are Revel's contract terms?

Revel requires a minimum 3-year contract with high early termination fees. Use of Revel's Advantage payment processing is typically mandatory, and using outside processors is heavily penalized or not allowed.

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