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The best alternatives to Toast

6 European alternatives · updated 16 October 2026 · How we select

Toast’s locked-in payment processing and multi-year contracts are pushing restaurants to look elsewhere. If you need a simpler stack or want to avoid proprietary hardware, Epos Now and SumUp offer per-location pricing with EU data residency. Odoo Point of Sale adds open-source flexibility and offline mode.

In short

Toast covers point of sale, kitchen operations, online & guest experience, staff & payroll and reporting & insights. European alternatives: SumUp, Epos Now, Odoo Point of Sale, CSY Retail Systems and Tillpoint and 1 more. By area: SumUp, Epos Now and Odoo Point of Sale for point of Sale; Odoo Point of Sale and Zonal for kitchen Operations; SumUp, Epos Now and CSY Retail Systems for online & Guest Experience; Epos Now for staff & Payroll; Epos Now, Odoo Point of Sale and CSY Retail Systems for reporting & Insights.

European alternatives to Toast

SumUp🇬🇧 GB

London-based POS system with EU-hosted data, no monthly fees and transparent transaction pricing for small businesses.

Replaces Toast’s POS and payments for small businesses; lacks kitchen and staff tools.

Point of SaleOnline & Guest ExperienceFrom $2.6★ 4.1 (61531 reviews)Import from Toast: ✓ via CSV export · source
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
SumUp vs Toast →
What users praise and criticise
  • Straightforward setup process, often completed in under 10 minutes from unboxing to first payment
  • No monthly fees and low entry cost (card readers from £39), making it highly accessible for small businesses and seasonal sellers
  • Transparent and fair transaction fees, easy to calculate for low-volume merchants
  • Customer service responsiveness is frequently criticized for poor communication, unreachable hotlines, and lack of feedback on critical issues like refunds or failed payouts
  • Account verification processes are described as overly complex and cumbersome
  • Percentage-based transaction fees become less economical for high-volume merchants (over £50k annual turnover), making fixed-fee alternatives more attractive
Epos Now🇬🇧 GB

UK-based cloud POS for retail and hospitality with 100+ integrations and EU data hosting.

Replaces Toast’s POS, loyalty, staff and reporting for retail and hospitality.

Point of SaleOnline & Guest ExperienceStaff & PayrollReporting & Insights★ 4.4 (26435 reviews)
EU hostingGDPR
Epos Now vs Toast →
Odoo Point of Sale🇧🇪 BE

Open-source POS system with offline mode, EU hosting, and real-time inventory sync for retail and restaurants.

Replaces Toast’s POS and inventory for retail and restaurants; lacks guest and payroll tools.

Point of SaleKitchen OperationsReporting & InsightsFrom €24.90/user/mo★ 3.7 (4759 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planISO 27001
Odoo Point of Sale vs Toast →
What users praise and criticise
  • Extensive feature set covering POS, inventory, accounting, and customer data in one platform
  • Deep integration with the broader Odoo ERP system, enabling seamless synchronization across modules
  • Modular design allows businesses to add only the applications they need
  • Steep learning curve and complex onboarding, particularly for non-technical users
  • Inconsistent support quality and delayed responses, with some users reporting hidden costs
  • Performance issues at scale, especially in multi-company or multi-location setups
CSY Retail Systems🇬🇧 GB

UK-based EPOS system for retailers with loyalty, multi-store sync and remote access.

Replaces Toast’s POS and loyalty for retailers; lacks kitchen and staff tools.

Point of SaleOnline & Guest ExperienceReporting & Insights
CSY Retail Systems vs Toast →
What users praise and criticise
  • Reliable and stable retail management system with minimal downtime
  • Intuitive touchscreen interface designed for fast transaction processing in shops
  • Powerful stock management with real-time tracking and reporting
Tillpoint🇬🇧 GB

UK cloud POS system with 25+ modules for retail, hospitality and multi-location businesses.

Replaces Toast’s POS and loyalty for retail and hospitality; lacks kitchen and payroll.

Point of SaleOnline & Guest ExperienceReporting & Insights★ 3.0 (211 reviews)
Tillpoint vs Toast →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive interface and easy setup, praised by both staff and accountants for simplicity
  • Modular design with over 25 specialized apps for inventory, accounting, table management, and reporting
  • Highly responsive and helpful customer support, including positive experiences with reseller teams
  • System instability reported by multiple users, including unexpected downtimes and disruptions
  • Additional hardware costs due to compatibility issues with existing printers
  • Hidden transaction fees (1.5%–2.9%) and high migration costs (up to $5,000)
Zonal🇬🇧 GB

UK-based EPoS and hospitality tech for pubs, restaurants and hotels with multi-site pricing bands.

Replaces Toast’s POS, kitchen and guest tools for pubs and restaurants.

Point of SaleKitchen OperationsOnline & Guest Experience★ 2.4 (7 reviews)
Zonal vs Toast →
What users praise and criticise
  • Comprehensive, integrated hospitality technology stack covering EPOS, reservations, kitchen management, hotel PMS, loyalty programs, and analytics from a single vendor
  • Deep industry expertise with over 16,000 UK hospitality clients since 1979
  • Hybrid cloud/on-premise deployment ensures reliability during internet outages
  • High pricing and rigid contract terms, including a £229/month all-in-one rental package, £1,100 upfront deployment fee, and a 36-month minimum contract
  • Poor post-sale customer support with reports of undertrained staff, high account manager turnover, and slow or ineffective responses
  • Onboarding difficulties and insufficient training, making implementation challenging for new users

All Toast alternatives at a glance

Which part of Toast each alternative covers.

ProviderPoint of SaleKitchen OperationsOnline & Guest ExperienceStaff & PayrollReporting & InsightsFromRatingImport from Toast
Toast 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓$69/mo★ 4.2–
SumUp 🇬🇧✓✓$2.6★ 4.1 (61531)✓ via file
Epos Now 🇬🇧✓✓✓✓On request★ 4.4 (26435)–
Odoo Point of Sale 🇧🇪✓✓✓€24.90★ 3.7 (4759)–
CSY Retail Systems 🇬🇧✓✓✓On request––
Tillpoint 🇬🇧✓✓✓On request★ 3.0 (211)–
Zonal 🇬🇧✓✓✓On request★ 2.4 (7)–

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Toast: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US
Where your data is stored
No EU data regionData is hosted on AWS in the United States.
Transfers to the US based on
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts
DPA · Sub-processors
Price
Free plan · from $69/mo
Rating
★ 4.2 (368 reviews)

What users value in Toast

  • Intuitive interface for restaurant staff
  • Strong integration with third-party delivery platforms
  • Comprehensive reporting tools

What they criticise

  • High processing fees
  • Limited customization for complex workflows
  • No EU data residency

Sources: pos.toasttab.com · g2.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Toast

Toast exports your data as CSV and XLS, and its API can read everything out. Via the export files: SumUp. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European POS system fully replaces Toast?

Epos Now, CSY Retail Systems, Tillpoint and Zonal cover the same core jobs as Toast: point of sale, online and guest experience, and reporting. Odoo Point of Sale adds kitchen operations and works offline. SumUp handles point of sale and online ordering.

Can I take my data with me when I switch from Toast?

Toast lets you export menu and sales data as CSV, XLS or via API. SumUp supports importing data from Toast using CSV files.

Where does Toast keep my data?

Toast hosts data on AWS in the United States. It uses standard contractual clauses for transfers outside the EU.

Are European Toast alternatives cheaper than Toast?

SumUp and Odoo Point of Sale publish their pricing. Epos Now, CSY Retail Systems, Tillpoint and Zonal provide prices on request.

Is my data GDPR-compliant with European Toast alternatives?

Epos Now and SumUp host data in the EU. Odoo Point of Sale offers EU hosting and can be self-hosted. CSY Retail Systems, Tillpoint and Zonal do not state EU hosting.

Which European Toast alternative is best for a restaurant with a kitchen display system?

Zonal and Odoo Point of Sale support kitchen operations, including kitchen display systems. Epos Now and CSY Retail Systems focus on point of sale and guest experience.

Do any European Toast alternatives offer a free plan?

Odoo Point of Sale is open source and offers a free plan. Toast itself has a free plan, but it is not European.

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