--- title: "2025 Capterra Shortlist for Restaurant POS | Capterra" description: "Discover the highest-rated & most popular Restaurant POS Software of 2025. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-pos-software/shortlist/" page_type: "shortlist" language: "en" --- # 2025 Capterra Shortlist for Restaurant POS - [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-pos-software/) - [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-pos-software/shortlist/) [How it was made](#methodology) ## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular software products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology) ## Our Top 5 Picks 2025 Capterra Shortlist The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most. | Metric | [Square Point of Sale (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) | [Loyverse POS (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/) | [Toast POS (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) | [PayPal Point of Sale (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) | [Restroworks (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rating | 4.6 (3,034 reviews) | 4.8 (458 reviews) | 4.1 (554 reviews) | 4.6 (2,290 reviews) | 4.9 (673 reviews) | | Capterra score | 96/100 | 85/100 | 85/100 | 83/100 | 82/100 | | Starting price | $0.00/month | $0.01/month | $69.00/month | $0.01 | Not available | | Free plan | Available | Available | Available | Not available | Not available | | Free trial | 30-day trial | Available | Not available | Not available | Not available | | Standout Feature | API | CRM | Access Controls/Permissions | Compliance Management | Accounting Integration | | Integrations | 21 integrations | 18 integrations | 61 integrations | 7 integrations | 10 integrations | --- ## Explore the Full Restaurant POS Shortlist [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) ## [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) [4.6 (3034)](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) Customizable point-of-sale (POS) system built for businesses of all shapes and sizes, offering reporting and inventory management. Overall Score 96/100 Popularity: 49/50 Ratings: 47/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 11/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/) ## [Loyverse POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/) [4.8 (458)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/150632/Loyverse-POS/) Free Cloud POS for cafe & shops which provides inventory management, loyalty program, electronic receipts, & customer communication. Overall Score 85/100 Popularity: 36/50 Ratings: 49/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.7 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.8 Paid plans start at $0.01Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) ## [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) [4.1 (554)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/reviews/) Toast is an all-in-one POS and management system built to improve efficiency and dramatically cut costs. Overall Score 85/100 Popularity: 43/50 Ratings: 42/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.2 Customer Service 3.7 Features 4.1 Value for Money 3.8 Paid plans start at $69.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 14/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) ## [PayPal Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) [4.6 (2290)](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/171165/PayPal-Here-app/) Accept card and contactless payments in person with our selection of chip, tap, and swipe readers and accessories. Overall Score 83/100 Popularity: 37/50 Ratings: 46/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $0.01 Free Trial Free Version Category Features 6/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) ## [CAKE POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) [4.6 (522)](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/143463/Cake-POS/) CAKE Point of Sale maximizes restaurant management with software connecting the front of the house to the back. Overall Score 82/100 Popularity: 36/50 Ratings: 46/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.5 Paid plans start at $69.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 11/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/195074/Genius/) ## [Genius](https://www.capterra.com/p/195074/Genius/) [4.4 (211)](https://www.capterra.com/p/195074/Genius/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/195074/Genius/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/195074/Genius/) Fast, reliable and built for scale, Genius is a cloud POS that helps businesses deliver best-in-class customer experiences. Overall Score 82/100 Popularity: 34/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.6 Customer Service 4.4 Features 4.4 Value for Money 4.3 Paid plans start at $89.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 11/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS ## Get the full software list now ### The latest prices and features straight to your inbox. Compare anytime. [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) ## [Restroworks](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) [4.9 (673)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/142877/Restroworks/) Unified restaurant technology platform for enterprise chains. Overall Score 82/100 Popularity: 32/50 Ratings: 50/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.9 Customer Service 4.7 Features 4.8 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 12/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/) ## [Lavu](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/) [4.2 (259)](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/118828/Lavu/) Lavu's intuitive mobile POS and full-featured management platform are designed specifically to streamline restaurant operations. Overall Score 78/100 Popularity: 32/50 Ratings: 46/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.3 Customer Service 4.2 Features 4.2 Value for Money 4.1 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/) ## [Poster POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/) [4.9 (70)](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/141470/Poster-POS/) Powerful and versatile point of sale system for restaurants. Simple to use, easy to install. Overall Score 73/100 Popularity: 25/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.8 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.6 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at $29.00Per Month Free Trial Free Version Category Features 11/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS Need a Little Help? Talk with a software expert for free. Get a list of software that’s great for you in less than 15 minutes. [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012056/eposbuddy/) ## [eposbuddy](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012056/eposbuddy/) [4.8 (66)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012056/eposbuddy/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012056/eposbuddy/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/10012056/eposbuddy/) Eposbuddy: Tailored EPoS solutions by hospitality experts. We understand and resolve your unique EPoS challenges efficiently. Overall Score 68/100 Popularity: 20/50 Ratings: 48/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.7 Customer Service 4.6 Features 4.7 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 13/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [ ](https://www.capterra.com/p/185818/TastyIgniter/) ## [TastyIgniter](https://www.capterra.com/p/185818/TastyIgniter/) [4.6 (59)](https://www.capterra.com/p/185818/TastyIgniter/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/185818/TastyIgniter/reviews/) [](https://www.capterra.com/p/185818/TastyIgniter/) Open source restaurant online ordering system that helps restaurants of all sizes manage online ordering, table bookings and more Overall Score 65/100 Popularity: 20/50 Ratings: 45/50 Review Breakdown Ease of Use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 Features 4.5 Value for Money 4.6 Paid plans start at Not provided by the vendor Category Features 10/15 REVIEW BREAKDOWN PRICING PROS & CONS [View All Restaurant POS Software](https://www.capterra.com/restaurant-pos-software/) Most Popular Popularity Score Popular Highly Rated Ratings Score Highest Rated To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence. Date published:February 28, 2025