Aldelo vs. Toast, Aloha, Clover, Union & Square

Every POS looks cheap until you read the check.

The monthly price on a POS website is almost never the number on your statement. The difference is what each system includes versus what it itemizes — reservations, kitchen display, online ordering, loyalty, each terminal and handheld.

Pick the systems you are weighing and the capabilities you actually need. Everything below is sourced from what each vendor publishes about itself.

Build your check

Choose what your restaurant needs. The check shows what each platform treats as part of the system and what it treats as a separate line.

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What you need Core POS & table managementFloor plan, split checks, coursing Reservations & waitlistHost stand, bookings, guest notes Kitchen display screensReplace paper tickets, route by station Branded online orderingYour own pickup and delivery page Gift cards & loyaltyStored value, points, rewards Tableside handheldsOrder and pay at the table Self-service kioskGuest-facing ordering terminal

What lands on the bill

Included · vs · Itemized

The side-by-side

Claims reflect what each vendor publishes about its own product as of September 2026. Pricing and packaging change — confirm current terms with any vendor before you sign.

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Three questions worth asking every vendor

Including us. If a salesperson gets uncomfortable with these, that is the answer.

What is the term, and what does it cost to leave?

Ask for the contract length, the early termination fee, and whether the price can rise mid-term. Get it in writing before signing.

What is the total with everything I actually need?

Price the full stack, not the headline tier. Reservations, KDS, online ordering, loyalty, and every terminal and handheld — then compare totals.

If I leave, what do I still own?

Ask whether the hardware works with any other system, and whether you can export your sales and guest data in full at any time.

Get a real number for your restaurant

Send us a recent processing statement and your station count. We will put together an honest side-by-side — including what you would pay to stay where you are.

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