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# Compare Toast POS vs Tend

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> Detailed comparison between Toast POS and Tend. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Toast POS | Tend |
| **Overall rating** | 4.2/5 | 1.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 549 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | US$69.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile) | Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | - |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Toast POS

Toast is designed exclusively for foodservice. While other POS systems are split up between industries, Toast has always been focused on addressing the specific challenges of foodservice providers.

### Tend

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## Key features

### Toast POS

- API
- Commission Management
- Customisable Branding
- Discount Management
- Employee Management
- For Restaurants
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimisation
- Order Scheduling
- Order Tracking
- Payment Processing
- Pricing Management
- Real-Time Reporting
- Receipt Management
- Reservations Management
- Returns Management
- Status Tracking
- Table Management
- eCommerce Management

### Tend

- API
- Employee Management
- For Restaurants
- Gift Card Management
- Inventory Management
- Payment Processing

## Links

- [View Toast POS Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/136301/toast-pos)
- [View Tend Profile](https://www.capterra.ie/software/162698/lionwise)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.ie/compare/136301/162698/toast-pos/vs/lionwise)

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