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.
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Free core platform. Optional add-ons (Online Payments $29.99/mo, Hosted Website $19.99/mo) only when you need them. Marketplace at $3 max/order or $199.99/mo unlimited.
Online ordering add-on extra.
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 June 2026. We update this page when their pricing changes — flag anything stale at hello@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.