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Toast alternative

A Toast alternative for operators that need more workflow flexibility.

Evaluate a restaurant operations platform designed for menu control, checkout speed, kitchen coordination, and repeat-guest growth.

  • Unify online and in-person ordering without separate systems.
  • Configure menu modifiers and service rules with less friction.
  • Coordinate prep and pickup status more clearly.
  • Grow repeat traffic with promotions and loyalty tooling.
Online ordering
A restaurant's online ordering page with menu categories, dish cards and an order summary
Built with Vertex · demo brand

What's included

Everything a restaurant business runs on, in one system.

Teams comparing alternatives often need stronger control over setup, menu logic, and end-to-end guest operations.

Branded ordering ownership

Launch direct ordering experiences with your brand and avoid dependence on marketplace channels.

Operational menu controls

Build menu logic for required options, add-ons, and availability windows that map to daily service reality.

POS + kitchen flow

Run counter checkout and order progression in one system so teams stay synchronized during peak periods.

Retention at checkout and after

Apply promotions and loyalty campaigns to increase repeat order frequency and customer lifetime value.

How it works

From setup to a busy day.

  1. 01

    Select restaurant profile and configure service operations.

  2. 02

    Publish menu and accept direct online orders.

  3. 03

    Use POS for in-store checkout and kitchen progression.

  4. 04

    Optimize repeat-guest strategy with loyalty and campaigns.

Pricing

Plans for restaurant businesses.

Free charges 10 cents per paid transaction (online orders, bookings and POS sales). Paid plans stay flat-rate monthly with $0 per-order platform fees.

Free

Run a branded ordering storefront and counter POS on a usage-billed workspace with no monthly base.

$0/mo
10 cents per paid transaction: online orders, bookings and POS sales
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Starter

Launch a restaurant storefront and core POS for one location.

$29/mo
7-day free trial on paid plans
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Scale

Multi-location restaurant command center for operators and franchise groups.

$99/mo
7-day free trial on paid plans · extra locations $29/mo each
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Questions restaurant owners ask

Is this only an online ordering add-on?

No. Restaurant profiles include online ordering, POS operations, menu controls, and retention modules.

Can staff run checkout and prep flow together?

Yes. Teams can process orders and advance status in one integrated restaurant operations workflow.

Can I keep restaurant-specific labeling and pages?

Yes. Restaurant profiles keep restaurant terminology and workflow copy throughout the platform.

Ready to run your restaurant business on Vertex?

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