FreshBooks vs Toast POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of FreshBooks and Toast POS — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: FreshBooks wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10).
| Scored on | FreshBooks | Toast POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 6 |
| Customer support | 7 | 6 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | $19.00 | — |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | $33.00 | — |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $60.00 | — |
| Additional Team Member | $11/mo | — |
| Starter Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| Standard Software Fee | — | $165/mo |
| Payment Processing | — | Varies by quote |
| Hardware Starter Kit | — | From $0 + higher rates |
FreshBooks in one paragraph
FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Skip it if: You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
Toast POS in one paragraph
Toast is the industry standard for a reason, offering the best-in-class workflow for staff despite its high-cost, locked-in processing ecosystem.
Skip it if: Skip it if you are a low-volume business or want the freedom to shop for the cheapest payment processing rates.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FreshBooks or Toast POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10). FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Who should skip FreshBooks?
You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
Who should skip Toast POS?
Skip it if you are a low-volume business or want the freedom to shop for the cheapest payment processing rates.