Toast built a restaurant empire. We built a restaurant tool.
Toast has earned its place in the industry. It offers a comprehensive platform with integrated hardware, payroll, kitchen displays, and multi-location management. For large restaurant groups with complex operations, it is a serious solution.
But not every restaurant is a large restaurant group. If you run a single location, a food truck, a cafe, or a small dine-in spot, you may be paying for infrastructure you will never use. That is where Simplrr comes in.
A different approach
Simplrr is a browser-based POS that runs on any device you already own. There is no hardware to buy, no contract to sign, and no setup fee to pay. You open a browser, set up your menu, and start taking orders.
The system is built offline-first. Orders are stored locally on your device the moment they are placed. When your internet comes back, everything syncs automatically. Your service never stops because your router did.
We keep pricing simple. The free tier covers up to 150 orders per month with full functionality. Paid plans scale with your volume, and every feature in a tier is included. No processing fees. No add-on charges hiding in the fine print.
How the two compare
| Toast | Simplrr | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront hardware cost | $799+ (Toast terminal required) | $0 (runs on any device with a browser) |
| Monthly software fee | $0-$110+ (varies by plan and add-ons) | Flat monthly fee, all features included in tier |
| Transaction fees | 2.49%-3.69% + 15-35¢ per transaction | None (bring your own payment processing) |
| Contract length | 1-2 year terms standard | Month-to-month, cancel anytime |
| Offline capability | Limited — most features require internet | Full offline mode with automatic sync |
| Hardware requirement | Toast-branded terminals | Any tablet, laptop, or phone |
| Payroll | Built-in | Not available |
| Kitchen display system | Proprietary hardware available | Not available |
| Multi-location management | Yes | Not yet |
| Online ordering | Yes (with additional fees) | Yes (included in paid plans) |
| Setup time | Hardware shipping + installation | Minutes — open browser, build menu |
Pricing last verified: March 2026
Who each is best for
Toast is the better choice if you:
- Operate multiple locations and need centralized management
- Need integrated payroll for a large staff
- Want purpose-built kitchen display hardware
- Have the budget for upfront hardware and long-term contracts
- Process high volume and benefit from negotiated transaction rates
Simplrr is the better choice if you:
- Run a single location, food truck, cafe, or small restaurant
- Want to start taking orders today without buying hardware
- Need your POS to work when the internet goes down
- Prefer month-to-month pricing with no long-term commitment
- Want to use the devices you already own
The honest take
Toast is a more feature-rich platform. If you need payroll, kitchen displays, and enterprise-grade multi-location tools, Toast delivers. We do not pretend otherwise.
But if you need a reliable POS that works offline, costs nothing to start, and does not require a hardware investment — Simplrr does that well. Most small restaurants need ordering, menu management, and uptime. Not a $799 terminal.
Try the demo. See the difference for yourself.