Comparative · POS for restaurants · USA
Alternatives to Toast
Toast is one of the leading restaurant POS in the United States, with proprietary hardware and integrated payment processing. If you are considering leaving him (or have not hired him yet), this is what you should compare before deciding.
The good thing about Toast (honestly)
Who yes for: Restaurants in the United States that want dedicated hardware and local support in English.
- Robust hardware ecosystem (terminals, kiosks, handhelds)
- Very mature in high volume operation in the US
- Extensive integrations marketplace
Where Aura wins
- Operates in Spanish and in LATAM with local tax billing (CFDI and equivalent) that Toast does not issue
- No proprietary hardware required – runs on any tablet or computer
- Includes WhatsApp, CRM, inventory and payroll in the same fee, not just the POS
Aura vs Toast: comparison table
| Feature | Aura | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | $599 USD/month all included (trial $14) | From ~$69 USD/month per terminal + hardware and own processing fees |
| Approach | All-in-one platform with AI (120+ modules) | POS for restaurants |
| WhatsApp with AI | Native: inbox, bot that sells and campaigns | Non-native |
| Artificial intelligence | AI that operates: attends, schedules, charges and reports | Limited features |
| LATAM electronic billing | CFDI 4.0, DIAN, SII, SUNAT and more | Does not issue CFDI or electronic invoice LATAM |
| All-in-one scope | CRM + POS + ecommerce + accounting + payroll | POS + payments; the rest by integrations |
Public reference prices at the beginning of 2026; They may change depending on country, plan and promotions. Always verify the current price with each supplier.
Head to head prices
Aura One
$599 USD/month
All modules included: CRM, POS, inventory, WhatsApp with AI, electronic invoicing, ecommerce, payroll and more. Try 14 days for $14 USD, with no permanence.
Toast
From ~$69 USD/month per terminal + hardware and own processing fees
The actual cost goes up with mandatory hardware and Toast's proprietary payment processing.
Frequently asked questions
When does it make sense to stick with Toast?
Restaurants in the United States that want dedicated hardware and local support in English. In that scenario, Toast fulfills well: robust hardware ecosystem (terminals, kiosks, handhelds).
When to look for an alternative to Toast?
When you need what Toast doesn't solve: operates in Spanish and in LATAM with local tax billing (CFDI and equivalent) that Toast does not issue.
Why Aura as an alternative?
Aura replaces Toast and other loose tools with a single AI platform: CRM, POS, WhatsApp, LATAM e-invoicing, inventory and payroll for $599 USD/month.
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Start 14-day trial — $14 USDWithout permanence. Aura One Plan $599 USD/month with all modules.