How to choose the best restaurant POS software.

Compare any restaurant POS software against these 7 points, then book a free demo to see Upserve run your menu and get an itemized quote.

What changed for other restaurants after switching to Upserve:
30%
Increase in revenue
10%
Decrease in time to table
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RESTAURANT POS BUYER'S GUIDE

7 signs you've found the best restaurant POS software.

The best restaurant POS software disappears during service and tells you exactly what happened after it.

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Built for restaurants first

Retail-first systems bolt restaurant features on later. Upserve was built for tables, tabs, coursing and the kitchen from day one.
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Faster tables without rushed guests

Tableside ordering and payment keep servers on the floor. PRESS Bistro reported a 10% decrease in time to table.
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Reporting that tells you what to fix

Menu, labor and server performance in one place, plus a Daily Digest email every morning.
04

Guest data that builds itself

Every card payment adds to a guest profile with visits, spend and favorite items. No sign-up forms.
05

A backup plan for bad Wi-Fi

Offline Mode keeps orders, card payments and receipts going for up to 24 hours.
06

Switching help that's included

Menu build, professional installation and Training Mode, so day one feels familiar.
07

Support that answers on a Saturday night

24/7/365 by phone, chat or email, from people who understand service.
PRESS Bistro
Customer story /
PRESS Bistro
It stood out as the easiest, most complete system for what I needed as a full-service restaurant.
Jeremy Shearer, Owner
PRESS Bistro

How Upserve measures up as the best restaurant POS software.

Help staff spend more time with guests, recognize returning regulars, and get support when they need it.

Orders and payments on Upserve

Turn tables without rushing guests.

Fire courses, split checks six ways and take payment at the table, so servers stay on the floor instead of at the terminal.

Upserve restaurant reports

Know what's working before the next shift.

See sales, labor and menu performance in one place, plus a Daily Digest every morning, even on your night off.

Upserve guest profile

Recognize regulars automatically.

Every card payment builds a guest profile with visits, spend and favorite items, so your team knows who's at table 12.

Upserve setup and support

Switch with a team that's done it before.

Menu build, installation and Training Mode are included, with 24/7/365 support from people who know a Friday rush.

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The best restaurant POS software, made for service-first teams.

Full service
Casual dining
Bars and lounges
Fine dining
Fast casual
1 to 20 locations

Designed for independent restaurants, not enterprise chains. If your nights involve coursing, covers, and camped-out four tops, this was configured for your world before you touched it.

Switch to the best restaurant POS software without the stress.

Easy for staff to learn, powerful enough to run your whole restaurant. The reason operators tolerate a POS they hate is that switching sounds worse. Here is why it is not.
Personalized onboarding
A specialist rebuilds your menu, modifiers, and floor plan with you, so day one feels familiar, not foreign.
Professional installation
Terminals, handhelds, printers, kitchen screens, networking. Our team configures all of it. You run service, we run cables.
Training Mode
Flip one switch and any device becomes a safe copy of your real system. New hires practice on your actual menu, with zero risk to live service.
24/7/365 restaurant support
Chat, phone, or email, any hour. Real people who have worked a rush and know what we are slammed means.
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Best restaurant POS software: what Upserve customers say.

Real stories from the people behind the bar, in the kitchen, and running the show.

CUSTOMER STORY
Things have improved exponentially, especially the customer service experience. I'm very thankful for the direct access to help.
Yvette, Owner
Vinateria · Harlem, NYC
Customer since April 2013
CUSTOMER STORY
System reliability, ease of use, easy to teach and learn, GREAT support team
Greg, General Manager
Gross Confection Bar · Portland, ME
Customer since October 2018
CUSTOMER STORY
It's very intuitive and user-friendly, which is essential for a good POS. It's also there working for us fast and furious when we need it to, firing orders all over the kitchen.
Peter, Owner
The Sandwich Hut · Providence, RI
Customer since 2016

What the best restaurant POS software costs.

Full POS in every plan
Dine-in, bar tabs & takeaway
Personalized onboarding
Included with Core & Pro
24/7/365 support
Chat, phone & email

Go

For a new opening or single restaurant that needs a reliable, full-featured POS.

SOFTWARE

$0

/ month

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Your POS essentials

Dine-in, bar tabs & takeaway

Offline mode

Automatic guest profiles

24/7/365 support

Core

MOST POPULAR

For operators ready to connect service, staff scheduling and daily decisions.

SOFTWARE

$59

/ month

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Everything in Go, plus

Scheduling & payroll sync

Upserve Intelligence

Menu build & onboarding

Pro

For growing restaurants and groups that want ordering, loyalty and inventory built in.

SOFTWARE

Custom

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Everything in Core, plus

Online ordering included

Card-linked loyalty

Inventory management

Multi-location reporting

Software prices shown. Processing fees apply. Hardware is sold separately.

Best restaurant POS software: buyer's questions, answered.

What should I look for in a restaurant POS?

Start with how your service runs: tables or counter, tabs, coursing, takeout. Then compare reporting, guest data, offline backup, support hours and the full cost of software, processing and hardware.

Is Upserve a good fit for my restaurant?

Upserve is built for restaurants and bars that need to manage orders, payments, and day-to-day operations together. Whether you're opening your first location or replacing your current POS, a demo can help you see how it would work for your team.

How much help will I get with switching?

Personalized onboarding, professional installation and staff training are included. A specialist rebuilds your menu, modifiers and floor plan with you, and our team configures your terminals, handhelds, printers and network.

What happens if the internet goes down?

Offline Mode keeps you taking orders and card payments and printing receipts for up to 24 hours without internet. Everything syncs once you're back online.

Can I use my existing hardware?

Upserve runs on iPad and supports compatible devices and common peripherals. Proprietary hardware from other POS systems usually needs to be replaced. We'll review your current setup during the demo so you know exactly what stays.

Do I need to use Upserve Payments?

Yes. Upserve POS runs with Upserve Payments, which keeps orders, payments and reporting in one system. Processing rates depend on your plan and are listed on the pricing page.

What if I need help during a busy shift?

Support is available 24/7/365 by phone, chat or email, from people who understand restaurant service.

See if Upserve is your best restaurant POS software.

Bring your current system or quote. In a free demo we'll walk through the differences on your menu and price your setup, so you can compare like for like.

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