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# Compare Toast POS vs uniCenta

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> Detailed comparison between Toast POS and uniCenta. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Toast POS | uniCenta |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 549 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | US$69,00 | £60,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Toast POS

Toast is designed exclusively for foodservice. While other POS systems are split up between industries, Toast has always been focused on addressing the specific challenges of foodservice providers.

### uniCenta

Small to midsize retail, hospitality, mixed business owners, and specialty stores.

## Key features

### Toast POS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reservations Management
- Restaurant POS
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

### uniCenta

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Delivery Management
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Inventory Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Online Ordering
- Ordering Automation
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reservations Management
- Restaurant POS
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Toast POS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/136301/toast-pos)
- [View uniCenta Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/144894/unicenta)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/136301/144894/toast-pos/vs/unicenta)

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