All-in-One Restaurant SoftwareWithout Toast's Complexity
Toast is built for large US operations with complex POS needs. But if you want simple, powerful digital menus and ordering without expensive hardware and long-term contracts—Servd delivers more for less.
Toast requires proprietary hardware ($799+), payment processing lock-in (2.49%+ per transaction), and contracts. Servd gives you digital menus, ordering, and reservations from £19.99/month with zero hardware costs and zero commission.
What Toast Really Costs
What Toast Offers
Toast's Hidden Costs
Toast's 'free' Starter plan still requires their payment processing at 2.99% + $0.15 per transaction—significantly higher than standard rates. Over a year, payment fees alone can cost thousands.
Toast's True Annual Cost
Plus Commission on Every Booking
Real-World Annual Cost
For a restaurant processing $30,000/month in card transactions
Nearly $11,000 per year—plus upfront hardware costs. And you're locked into their payment processor with no flexibility to negotiate better rates.
Complete Solution, Fair Price
Starter Plan
Professional Plan
Everything in Starter, plus:
Zero commission. Zero payment lock-in.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | Servd Professional | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Menu System | ||
| QR Code Ordering | ||
| Online Reservations | ||
| No Hardware Required | ||
| Choose Your Payment Processor | ||
| No Long-Term Contracts | ||
| Free Plan Available | ||
| International Support | ||
| Kitchen Display | ||
| Promo Codes | ||
| Commission Fees | Zero | Per-cover fees |
| Monthly Cost | £39.99/month | $69+/month + fees |
Servd gives you ordering and reservations without hardware costs, payment lock-in, or long-term contracts.
Annual Cost Comparison
Toast
Servd Professional
Or £399.99/year with annual billing
Your savings with Servd
~$10,000/year
(~$10,500 with annual billing)
Save thousands annually while keeping full control of your payment processing and avoiding hardware lock-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Servd a full POS replacement for Toast?
Servd focuses on digital menus, ordering, and reservations—not traditional POS hardware. If you need a cash register and card terminal, you can use any POS alongside Servd. Many restaurants use Servd for customer-facing ordering while keeping a simple POS for walk-ins.
Can I use my own payment processor with Servd?
Yes! Unlike Toast, Servd doesn't lock you into a specific payment processor. Use Stripe, Square, or any processor you prefer. This lets you negotiate better rates and keep your existing merchant relationships.
Does Servd work outside the US?
Absolutely. Servd works globally with multi-language menus, multi-currency support, and international payment processors. Toast is primarily US-focused with limited international availability.
What about kitchen display systems?
Servd Professional includes a kitchen display system that works on any tablet or screen—no proprietary hardware needed. Orders appear in real-time as customers place them.
Is there a contract with Servd?
No long-term contracts. Servd is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime. Toast typically requires 1-2 year commitments with early termination fees.
Skip the Complexity,Keep the Power
Toast built a powerful system for large US restaurant chains. But most restaurants don't need proprietary hardware, payment lock-in, and complex contracts.
Servd gives you beautiful digital menus, seamless ordering, and reservation management—all from £19.99/month with no hidden costs.
Start your free trial today. No hardware to buy. No contracts to sign. No payment processor lock-in.