Comparison
Kotao vs Toast
No proprietary hardware. No 2-year contracts. The flexible alternative to Toast for restaurants and hotels
At a glance
Any device
Hardware flexibility
None
Contract lock-in
8 vs 1
Industries covered
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Kotao | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Point of Sale | ||
| Table management | ||
| Split bills & coursing | ||
| Kitchen Display System | €35/mo | |
| Offline mode | ||
| Property Management | ||
| Room management & booking | ||
| Channel manager | ||
| Guest check-in/out | ||
| Business Management | ||
| CRM & guest profiles | ||
| HR & staff management | €90+/mo | |
| Full accounting & finance | 3rd party add-on | |
| Website builder / CMS | Basic only | |
| Forms & surveys | ||
| AI assistant | ||
| Platform | ||
| Works on any device | ||
| Desktop app | ||
| Native mobile app | ||
| Real-time sync across locations | ||
Pricing Comparison
What you'd need to pay for comparable functionality
Kotao Professional
€XX/mo
Everything included. One invoice.
Toast + Add-ons
- Toast POS€69
- Toast KDS€35
- Toast Payroll€90
- PMS (external)~€300
- Accounting (external)~€42
€536+/mo
Why businesses switch from Toast to Kotao
Use any hardware you want
Toast locks you into proprietary devices. Kotao runs on any tablet, phone, or desktop you already own.
No 2-year contracts
Toast requires long-term contracts with early termination fees. Kotao is month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
Built for Europe and beyond
Toast is US-focused. Kotao offers EU data residency, GDPR compliance, and multi-currency support out of the box.
Hotels + restaurants unified
Toast is restaurant-only. If you have hotel rooms, you need a separate PMS. Kotao handles both in one platform.
Ready to switch from Toast?
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