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 7.7/10).
| Scored on | FreshBooks | Toast POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 9 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 6 |
| Customer support | 7 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | $19.00 | — |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | $33.00 | — |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $60.00 | — |
| Additional Team Member | $11/mo | — |
| Starter Kit | — | $0/mo (plus higher processing) |
| Standard POS Plan | — | $69/mo |
| Processing Fee | — | Varies (typically 2.49% + $0.15) |
| Installation | — | Starts at $499 |
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
The most powerful restaurant-specific POS on the market, provided you can handle being locked into their ecosystem.
Skip it if: You run a low-volume retail shop or a seasonal business that can't justify high monthly software fees during the off-season.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, FreshBooks or Toast POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.7/10). 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?
You run a low-volume retail shop or a seasonal business that can't justify high monthly software fees during the off-season.