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Comparison

SpotOn vs TouchBistro

On the evidence we track, SpotOn leads this comparison with a composite score of 60/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

SpotOn full profile →TouchBistro full profile →
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★SpotOn60
TouchBistro49
Score
Vioscale score
SpotOn60 / 100medium · 74%updating
TouchBistro49 / 100low · 49%updating
Pricing
Free tier
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✗
Model
SpotOnfreemium
TouchBistrocommercial
Price level
SpotOnlow
TouchBistrohigh
Starting price
SpotOn–
TouchBistro$69
Transparent
SpotOn✗
TouchBistro✓
Integrations
Count
SpotOn12
TouchBistro2
Security
Disclosure policy
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro–
Gdpr
SpotOn–
TouchBistro✓
Pci
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro–
Soc2
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro–
Reliability
Status page
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for restaurant pos software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Venue type
SpotOnMulti-concept
TouchBistroMulti-concept
Compliance
PCI DSS compliant
SpotOn-
TouchBistro✓
EMV chip / contactless payments
SpotOn-
TouchBistro-
Reliability
Offline mode
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro-
Front of house
Online ordering
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Reservations / waitlist
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Loyalty / gift cards
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Back of house
Kitchen display system (KDS)
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Inventory management
SpotOn-
TouchBistro✓
Integrations
Delivery integrations (DoorDash/Uber Eats/Grubhub)
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro-
Hardware
Proprietary hardware ecosystem (terminals/KDS)
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Market
Multi-location support
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
Target segment
SpotOnSMB / independent
TouchBistroSMB / independent
Payments
Payment processing
SpotOnBuilt-in / proprietary processor
TouchBistroBuilt-in / proprietary processor
Pricing
Pricing model
SpotOnPer terminal
TouchBistroFlat monthly

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

SpotOn

Leader

A restaurant technology system that integrates POS software, payment processing, online ordering, kitchen management, and marketing automation to help restaurants operate more efficiently and profitably.

Independently observed

TouchBistro

A subscription-based POS system built on iPad technology that combines front-of-house ordering, back-office management, online ordering, reservations, and customer loyalty tools for restaurant operators.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

SpotOn

Leader
from $55/moHybridFree tier

From free to $55/station/month plus processing fees; payroll integration from $3/employee/month with $75 minimum

  • All-In PlanFree
  • POS essentials$55/station/month plus 2.45% + $0.15 processing
  • Custom RatesContact sales
as of verify ↗

TouchBistro

from $69/moSubscription

From $69/month for POS software, $99/month for complete solution with hardware and payments.

  • TouchBistro POS$69/month
    • Tableside Ordering
    • Floor Plan & Table Management
    • Menu Management
    • Staff Management
    • Reporting & Analytics
  • Essentials Bundle$99/month with $0 upfront hardware
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓
iOS
SpotOn✗
TouchBistro✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
SpotOn✓
TouchBistro✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

SpotOn

Leader
13 total
  • ADP
  • ADP Workforce Now
  • DoorDash Drive
  • Google Ads
  • Google Business Profile
  • Gusto
  • Paychex
  • Paylocity
  • QuickBooks
  • QSR Online
  • RASI
  • RUN Powered by ADP
  • Popmenu
Independently observed

TouchBistro

2 total
  • TouchBistro Loyalty
  • TouchBistro Marketing
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.