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# Compare TouchBistro vs Poster POS

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | TouchBistro | Poster POS |
| **Overall rating** | 3.8/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 412 | 70 |
| **Starting Price** | US$69,00 | US$29,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### TouchBistro

TouchBistro's all-in-one, cloud-based POS is perfect for any Full Service or Quick Service restaurant looking to lower costs, increase efficiency and enhance their customer experience.

### Poster POS

Coffee shops, restaurants, bars and shops. Poster is versatile and simple to use, with powerful tools for inventory management, analytics, financial reporting and much more\!.

## Key features

### TouchBistro

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Billing & Invoicing
- Built-in Accounting
- Discount Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Item Management
- Online Ordering
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reservations Management
- Restaurant POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Tax Management
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- Tips Management

### Poster POS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Billing & Invoicing
- Built-in Accounting
- Discount Management
- Inventory Tracking
- Item Management
- Online Ordering
- Point of Sale (POS)
- Real-Time Data
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Reservations Management
- Restaurant POS
- Returns Management
- Sales Tax Management
- Separate Checks
- Table Management
- Tips Management

## Links

- [View TouchBistro Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/140677/touchbistro)
- [View Poster POS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/141470/poster-pos)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/140677/141470/touchbistro/vs/poster-pos)

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