Shift4 Payments vs Toast
Shift4 Payments
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| Figure | Shift4 Payments | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $69/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Payment Processing Software | 7.1 (#20) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Spec score · Payment Processing Software | 7.0 (#58) | 7.9 (#26) |
| Integrations | Shift4’s 2026 annual report says its Marketplace connects merchants with third-party applications for functions including ordering, payroll, timekeeping, loyalty, and inventory management. | Toast says its platform has 200+ integrations and its partner directory describes integrations with restaurant software through its API. |
| Support | Shift4’s API documentation directs customers to its API support team at [email protected]. | Toast Care is included with every software subscription and is available 24/7/365 by phone or web messaging. |
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