All Restaurant & Bar POS Systems Compared
Every major POS system reviewed in one place. Honest comparisons, real ratings, and expert recommendations. No sales pitch—just the truth about what actually works.
Complete POS Systems Comparison
We're certified partners with every major POS provider. Here's our completely honest assessment of each system.
SkyTab
Rock-solid reliability with excellent partner support. Best overall for full-service restaurants and bars.
Best for: Full-service restaurants, fine dining, bars, nightclubs
SmartTab
Built specifically for high-volume nightclubs. Fastest tab management with true offline mode.
Best for: High-volume nightclubs, sports bars, VIP bottle service
Toast
Popular system with good features and integrations. Call-center support model.
Best for: Restaurants comfortable with call-center support
SpotOn
Strong marketing and customer management. Great for building VIP lists and repeat clientele.
Best for: Neighborhood restaurants, VIP lists, marketing focus
Rpower
Proven since 2008 with 100+ integrations. Powerful but complex—dated interface.
Best for: Multi-concept operations, heavy integrations
Winston
Multi-platform flexibility (Windows, iOS, Android). Building US presence—early adopter phase.
Best for: Tech-forward operators, hardware flexibility seekers
Focus
Legacy system still used by many bars. Reliable but dated interface. Better options exist for most bar operations.
Best for: Established bars replacing legacy systems
Clover
Widely deployed but showing its age. The "app for everything" approach has lost its appeal as better integrated solutions exist.
Best for: Existing Clover users, simple retail operations
Lightspeed
Beautiful iPad-based POS with solid features. But iOS reliability issues make it risky for high-volume bars and nightclubs.
Best for: Low-volume cafes, design-conscious operators
Why Get Expert Guidance?
We're certified with every system listed above. We make money no matter which one you choose—so we have zero incentive to push the wrong system on you.
No Hidden Agenda
We're certified partners with all these systems. We make money either way, so we recommend what actually fits your operation.
Expert Implementation
We've deployed dozens of each system. We know exactly where operators get stuck and how to avoid those pitfalls.
Ongoing Support
When the POS company's support is swamped or doesn't understand your setup, we're your second line of defense.
How to Choose the Right System
Don't pick based on marketing or sales pitches. Pick based on your actual operation.
Consider First:
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Your Operation Type
Fine dining needs different features than high-volume nightclubs
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Staff Technical Comfort
Complex systems cause problems with high turnover
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Integration Needs
How many third-party systems do you need to connect?
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Support Requirements
Do you need a dedicated rep or is call-center okay?
Red Flags to Avoid:
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Pushy Sales Tactics
If they pressure you to sign immediately, walk away
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"One Size Fits All" Claims
No single system is perfect for every operation
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Hidden Fees
Get total cost in writing—monthly fees, processing, hardware, everything
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Long-Term Contracts Without Trial
Understand cancellation terms before signing anything
Let's Find the Right System for Your Operation
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