Fee Free Ordering vs Toast
An all-in-one restaurant POS system with online ordering as one of many modules. Strong at in-restaurant operations; online ordering is competent but expensive to add on top of the base POS contract.If you're comparing the two, here's how Fee Free Ordering stacks up.
Free core platform. First 100 orders every month free, 0% commission on direct orders. Turn on optional add-ons (card payments, hosted website, custom domain) only when you need them — see full pricing.
Online ordering add-on extra.
Run your own numbers.
Whatever Toastcosts, the bigger number is usually what the delivery apps take in commission. Drag your real volume in and see what you'd keep on direct orders with Fee Free Ordering.
See what the delivery apps really cost you.
About 1,200 orders a month.
Delivery marketplaces typically take 15–30% per order.
That's $126,000 a year gone to fees.
You keep $126,000 a year. 0% commission on direct orders.
Core platform is $0/month — free forever, first 100 orders on us.
Estimate only. Actual commission varies by app and market; direct orders through Fee Free Ordering are always 0% commission.
Why restaurants switch
The specific reasons owners moving from Toast pick Fee Free Ordering.
No POS hardware required
Fee Free Ordering runs in a web browser on any tablet — Android, iPad, Windows. Toast requires Toast-branded hardware (terminals + handhelds + kitchen display) at thousands of dollars upfront.
$0 to start vs. multi-year Toast contract
Sign up at /signup and you're taking orders today. Toast contracts are typically 2-3 years with hardware leases, processing-fee lock-ins, and significant early-termination costs.
Best for restaurants that already have a POS
Already running on Clover, Square, Lightspeed, or a legacy POS? Fee Free is an ordering layer on top — keep your POS, add online ordering for $0.
Side-by-side comparison
Every meaningful difference, laid out plainly.
| Feature | Fee Free Ordering | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | None (any device with a browser) | Toast POS terminals (paid) |
| Software cost / month | $0 core | $69-$165+/mo per terminal |
| Contract length | Month-to-month | 2-3 years typical |
| Card processing rate | Stripe standard (2.9% + $0.30) | Toast Payments (locked in) |
| Online ordering | Core feature | Toast Now add-on, extra cost |
Facts checked against Toast's public pricing as of May 2026. We update this page when their pricing changes — flag anything stale at support@feefreeordering.com.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Toast for POS and Fee Free for online ordering?
Yes — Fee Free Ordering is an independent online-ordering layer that doesn't replace your POS. Many restaurants pair it with Toast / Square / Clover to add online ordering without paying their POS provider's online module fee. Orders print to your existing kitchen receipt printer.
Ready to switch from Toast?
5 minutes to set up. No credit card. No commission on direct orders. Email us if you'd like help moving your menu over — we're a small team and we'll do it for you.