--- title: "Best TouchBistro Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to TouchBistro? Find out how TouchBistro stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/140677/TouchBistro/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-28" --- # TouchBistro alternatives Last updated on September 28th, 2026 The best TouchBistro alternatives are Restroworks (best overall), Rezku POS (best free plan), eHopper (best budget option), and Epos Now (most reviewed). Together they hold 1,519 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 3.8 to 4.9 out of 5. TouchBistro itself holds 3.8 out of 5 across 414 reviews. ### TouchBistro - Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (414 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.0 out of 5 - Starting price: $69.00 /mo - Key features: 10 of 11 top category features --- ## Top alternatives TouchBistro alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $69.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews) | Rated 0.9 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $49.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 3.8 out of 5 | $349.00 /one-time | 10 of 11 top category features | | [eHopper](https://www.capterra.com/p/149980/Ehopper/) — 4.3 out of 5 (66 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | $14.99 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Restroworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) — 4.9 out of 5 (682 reviews) | Rated 1.1 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Lavu](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/) — 4.2 out of 5 (259 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [SpotOn](https://www.capterra.com/p/197473/SpotOn-Restaurant/) — 4.2 out of 5 (371 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Clover](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/) — 3.8 out of 5 (583 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.0 out of 5 | Not available | 10 of 11 top category features | | [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) — 4.6 out of 5 (522 reviews) | Rated 0.8 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $69.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Lightspeed Restaurant](https://www.capterra.com/p/211849/Lightspeed-Resturant/) — 4.4 out of 5 (216 reviews) | Rated 0.6 higher than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | $69.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to TouchBistro The best free alternatives to TouchBistro are Toast POS, Rezku POS, and eHopper — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - Free options: Free version - Starting price: $69.00 /mo ### [Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $49.00 /mo ### [eHopper](https://www.capterra.com/p/149980/Ehopper/) — 4.3 out of 5 (66 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $14.99 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated TouchBistro alternatives are CAKE POS (4.6), Lightspeed Restaurant (4.4), and Lavu (4.2). ### [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) - 415 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 415 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 415 SMB reviews > "Customer service was great, thanks to [sensitive content hidden] as he is very knowledgeable about your products and software." — Leo G., Operations Manager (October 30, 2023) ### [Lightspeed Restaurant](https://www.capterra.com/p/211849/Lightspeed-Resturant/) - 168 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 across 168 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 across 168 SMB reviews > "We are already seeing the benefits of the increased speed during busy shifts." — Imtiaz A., Officer, Key Accounts (May 14, 2026) ### [Lavu](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/) - 217 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 across 217 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 across 217 SMB reviews > "As far as I know there is no option for early pay out, so I would like to see that available, but other than that I have no complaints." — Anita D., Owner (August 29, 2025) --- ## Why do teams switch from TouchBistro? Of the 12 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from TouchBistro, the most common destinations were Toast POS, SpotOn, CAKE POS, and Epos Now. ### What users preferred ### [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) - 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) — 4 reviewers switched here > "Cost of our old system was way too expensive. Toast was affordable and convenient for our venue." — Jackie I., Event sales coordinator (May 7, 2025) ### [SpotOn](https://www.capterra.com/p/197473/SpotOn-Restaurant/) - 4.2 out of 5 (371 reviews) — 4 reviewers switched here > "Hated TB. Absolutely the worst customer service anywhere, in any context." — Cindy C., Chef Owner (May 14, 2025) ### [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) - 4.6 out of 5 (522 reviews) — 3 reviewers switched here > "Honestly... The tipping point was the card fee. But since then it has been awesome. Why we are staying put!!!" — Kevin S., Co-Owner (October 1, 2021) ### [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) - 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "For more functionality" — Shona B., Restaurant owner (December 19, 2022) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Restaurant POS - [Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews) - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - [GoTab POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/215393/GoTab-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (68 reviews) ### Point of Sale - [SumUp Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/276402/SumUp-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/) — 4.2 out of 5 (1,334 reviews) - [Epos Now](https://www.capterra.com/p/152638/Epos-Now/) — 3.8 out of 5 (729 reviews) ### Food Delivery - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - [OpenTable](https://www.capterra.com/p/17313/OpenTable-for-Restaurants/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,322 reviews) - [Clover](https://www.capterra.com/p/226864/Clover/) — 3.8 out of 5 (583 reviews) ### iPad POS - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - [SumUp Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/276402/SumUp-Point-of-Sale/) — 4.8 out of 5 (17 reviews) - [Esper](https://www.capterra.com/p/180690/Esper/) — 4.5 out of 5 (48 reviews) ### Restaurant Management - [Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews) - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (554 reviews) - [TablesReady](https://www.capterra.com/p/177074/TablesReady/) — 4.7 out of 5 (66 reviews) ---