Odoo Point of Sale vs Toast
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Toast? Here's how Odoo Point of Sale compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Odoo Point of Sale. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source POS system with offline mode, EU hosting, and real-time inventory sync for retail and restaurants.
Restaurant POS and management platform for food service businesses.
Headquarters
🇧🇪 BE
🇺🇸 US
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredData is hosted on AWS in the United States.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
SOC 2 Type I, PCI-DSS Level 1
Price from
€24.90/user/mo
$69/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
Integrations
Odoo Inventory, Odoo Accounting, Odoo eCommerce, Odoo CRM, Odoo Website +9
DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, QuickBooks, Restaurant365 +4
Where each one wins
Odoo Point of Sale
Strengths
- +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
- +Supports fast checkout workflows with barcode scanning, multi-store selling, and flexible promotions
- +Multiple payment methods and customizable reporting tools
- +Competitive pricing with a free plan and transparent subscription tiers
- +Strong value for money compared to more expensive ERP alternatives
- +Unifies various business operations, reducing the need for separate tools
Limitations
- −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
Toast
Strengths
- +Intuitive interface for restaurant staff
- +Strong integration with third-party delivery platforms
- +Comprehensive reporting tools
Limitations
- −High processing fees
- −Limited customization for complex workflows
- −No EU data residency
Data residency & compliance
Odoo Point of Sale
Toast
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Not offeredData is hosted on AWS in the United States.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
SOC 2 Type I, PCI-DSS Level 1
Pricing
Odoo Point of Sale
- One App Free €0 per user / monthOne app (e.g., POS) with unlimited users · Hosted on Odoo Online · Free forever
- Standard Plan €24.90 per user / month (billed yearly)All Odoo apps included · Unlimited support, hosting, and maintenance · Hosted on Odoo Online
- Custom Plan €37.40 per user / month (billed yearly)All Odoo apps plus Odoo Studio and multi-company support · External API access · Hosting on Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, or on-premise
All plans include unlimited support, hosting, and maintenance. The first app (e.g., POS) is free with unlimited users; additional apps require a paid plan.
Toast
- Starter Kit / Pay-as-You-Go $0 per monthNo monthly software fee · Processing fees apply · Hardware costs may apply
- Point of Sale $69 per monthMonthly subscription · Processing fees apply
- Build Your Own On request customCustom configuration · Pricing varies by setup
Processing fees and hardware costs may apply in addition to subscription fees.
Features
Odoo Point of Sale
- Interface & Device Compatibility
- Intuitive web-based interface for tablets, laptops, desktops, and industrial touch-screen terminals, Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, Offline mode with automatic data synchronization upon reconnection, Supports barcode scanners, payment terminals, cash registers, and electronic scales
- Payments & Invoicing
- Supports cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and custom payment methods, Bill splitting for payments by multiple parties or methods, Currency rounding to smallest denomination, Offline payments with automatic synchronization
- Checkout & Sales Management
- Customer-specific prices and percentage discounts on products or entire orders, Parallel order processing for simultaneous transactions, Customizable receipts with promotions, opening hours, and events, Multi-step checkout: order at one POS, pay at another
- Store & Inventory Management
- Real-time stock monitoring and inventory management across locations, Order history searchable by customer, product, cashier, or date, Daily sales tracking by payment type, Multiple cashier accounts secured by badges or PIN codes
- Customer Loyalty & Marketing
- Customer registration with email and contact details for sales tracking, Customer identification via search or barcode on loyalty cards, Permanent, time-limited, or seasonal customer discounts, Loyalty programs with points redeemable for gifts or discounts
Toast
- Point of Sale
- Handheld ordering, Tableside service, Restaurant operations management, Payment processing
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen Display System (KDS), Order fulfillment reporting, Station reporting
- Online & Guest Experience
- Online ordering, Contactless payment, Gift cards, Loyalty programs
- Staff & Payroll
- Team management, Payroll processing, Time-card sync
- Reporting & Insights
- Sales reports, Kitchen reports, Menu and sales data exports, Benchmarking tools