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# Compare Toast POS vs PayGate

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Toast POS | PayGate |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 549 | 3 |
| **Starting Price** | US$69,00 | US$50,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Documentation |

## 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.

### PayGate

Shop Owners, Restaurant Owners, Bar Owners, Pub Owners, Pizzaria, among anything that has tables, or products on a view, as online store, or physical store.

## Key features

### Toast POS

- API
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Commission Management
- Customizable Reports
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Order Scheduling
- Order Tracking
- Payment Processing
- Pricing Management
- Receipt Management
- Reservations Management
- Restaurant POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- Status Tracking
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

### PayGate

- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Discount Management
- Electronic Signature
- Inventory Management
- Payment Processing
- Restaurant POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Reports
- eCommerce Management

## Links

- [View Toast POS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/136301/toast-pos)
- [View PayGate Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/149276/paygate)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/136301/149276/toast-pos/vs/paygate)

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