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Toast vs Volusion

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Toast

E-Commerce

Cloud POS platform for restaurants and hospitality

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Volusion

E-Commerce

Ecommerce platform for growing online businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Toast starter tier lacks advanced features; most capabilities require paid plans above $69/month; Volusion pricing details not shown on main website
  • They diverge on capability: Toast covers Point of sale, Volusion covers Website builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Toast and Volusion actually diverge.

Attributes where Toast and Volusion differ
AttributeToastVolusion
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, Tablets, Web browsersWeb
Founded20111999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (E-Commerce).

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 Toast

  • Point of sale
  • Kitchen display system
  • Employee scheduling
  • Customer management
  • Analytics & reporting
  • Delivery integration

Only in Volusion

  • Website builder
  • Product catalog
  • Shopping cart
  • Payment processing
  • Email marketing
  • SEO tools

Both cover

  • Order management
  • Inventory tracking

What people use each for

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

Toast

No use cases recorded yet. See the Toast review.

Volusion

  • Small to medium business e-commerce storefrontsnot Toast
  • Inventory and product managementnot Toast
  • Omnichannel selling across platformsnot Toast
  • Email marketing and customer engagementnot Toast

Where each one falls short

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

Toast

  • Starter tier lacks advanced features; most capabilities require paid plans above $69/month
  • No free tier for advanced features like employee scheduling, inventory, or loyalty programs
  • Setup and training time required for complex multi-location deployments
  • Payment processing tied to Toast ecosystem; limited flexibility for alternative payment processors
  • Hardware costs can be substantial for full-featured setups with multiple terminals and kitchen displays

Volusion

  • Pricing details not shown on main website
  • Requires migration effort for existing stores

Pricing, plan by plan

Toast

Free
  • Starter KitFree
    • Cloud-based POS
    • Payment processing
    • 1-2 terminals
  • Point of Sale$69/month
    • Custom hardware configurations
    • Advanced reporting
    • Core POS features

Volusion

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • Store builder
    • Product management
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$35/month
    • All free features
    • Advanced tools
    • Email marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose Toast if

  • You need point of sale.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Tablets, Web browsers.
  • You also want kitchen display system.
Toast review

Choose Volusion if

  • You need website builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want product catalog.
Volusion review

Questions people ask

Is Toast or Volusion better?
Neither clearly leads. Toast starts at Free and Volusion at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Toast or Volusion?
Toast starts at Free and Volusion at Free.
Does Toast or Volusion run on more platforms?
Toast runs on Web, iOS, Android, Tablets, Web browsers. Volusion runs on Web.
Can I use Toast for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Toast do that Volusion cannot?
Toast covers Point of sale, Kitchen display system, Employee scheduling, Customer management. Volusion covers Website builder, Product catalog, Shopping cart, Payment processing. Both handle Order management, Inventory tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Toast: What is the cost of Toast POS?

Toast offers a free Starter Kit tier for one or two terminals with POS and payment processing at no upfront cost, though costs are built into payment processing rates. Paid plans start at $69/month for the Point of Sale plan, with Custom tier available via quote for advanced features.

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Volusion: What payment methods does Volusion accept?

Volusion supports multiple payment options including Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, and Amazon Pay through integrations with certified technology partners.

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Toast: Does Toast include online ordering?

Yes. Toast offers online ordering capabilities where customers can order via QR code while seated (Order & Pay) or through standalone online ordering integrated with the POS for kitchen automation.

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Volusion: Is there a contract requirement to use Volusion?

No contract is needed. Volusion offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, and you can cancel anytime.

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Toast: Does Toast offer drive-through capabilities?

Yes. In April 2026, Toast launched a drive-thru product supporting voice ordering through integrations, allowing restaurants to automate drive-through workflows.

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Volusion: What support is available to Volusion users?

Volusion provides free 24/7 customer support. Users also have access to a help center and can connect with SEO specialists, web designers, and marketing professionals through Marketing 360.

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Volusion: What features are included with a Volusion store?

Core features include inventory management, unlimited product options, responsive themes, site builder, SEO management, newsletters, CRM system, and payment processing capabilities.

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Volusion: Can I integrate third-party applications with my Volusion store?

Yes, Volusion offers "dozens of powerful apps and integrations created by our certified technology partners" to add advanced functionality to your site.

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