Toast and Markt POS are both reliable, user-friendly software solutions — but that's not all it takes to power your market's day-to-day.
Toast is designed with restaurant workflows in mind, so its retail tools are limited.
Markt POS is built specifically for the demands of grocery retail, from complex weight-based deli sales to afternoon checkout rushes.
This feature is fully suitable and supported for grocery stores.
This feature is limited. It may not work well for grocery stores, it might require extra investment, or the provider doesn’t fully support it.
This feature is unavailable or requires investment in a separate tool.
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Grocery hardware options
A well-equipped grocery checkout counter includes a touchscreen PC, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device. You also need a scaling system for weight-based items like produce.
Toast's most popular hardware options are handheld devices and self-service kiosks, which work best for sit-down and quick-service restaurants. While their software integrates with select scales, Toast doesn't offer fully-supported deli and scanner scales.
Markt POS offers hardware specifically designed for grocery transactions, including VESA mount-compliant touchscreen PCs and customer displays, fully integrated deli and scanner scales, and all the necessary peripherals. Our hardware is also dual-purpose for self-checkout.
Software pricing
Most POS software providers offer a tiered pricing structure, with basic features included in the lowest-cost option and more advanced features included in the higher-cost option.
Toast's retail software options start at $90/month, and you'll have to pay hundreds of dollars in additional monthly fees to access features like customer loyalty, gift cards, email marketing, online ordering, and payroll management. Toast requires 12-month minimum contracts.
Markt POS offers three transparent pricing tiers tailored for grocers. Our starter option costs $49/month, and our most advanced tier costs $149/month. All our plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract commitments.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS solutions are the best option for small businesses because they let you track inventory, check sales reports, and manage your store from anywhere, at any time.
You can access Toast's software from any internet-connected device, and use offline mode to continue making sales during an internet outage.
You can access Markt POS's software from any internet-connected device, and use offline mode to continue making sales during an internet outage.
Payment processing rates
For smooth transactions and low operating expenses, you need an affordable payment processing solution that integrates with your POS system.
Toast offers flexible payment processing rates, including an interchange plus pricing model.
EBT support
Accepting a full range of payment methods including EBT can help you appeal to more customers.
Toast recently partnered with a third-party payment processing provider to help retailers accept EBT payments.
Simple setup and onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
Toast offers remote support and online resources to guide you through the onboarding process. For an additional fee, you can also request on-site setup and training.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and quickly resolve technical issues when they arise.
Automated purchase orders
Automating the purchase order and receiving processes can save you time and prevent costly stockouts.
Customer loyalty
Built-in marketing features like a loyalty program and auto-apply promotions can help you increase customer retention and boost average basket sizes.
Open API
POS systems with an open API can be easily customized to fit your needs, letting you connect third-party software solutions for e-commerce, accounting, and marketing.
Online ordering
A POS system with a built-in online ordering system makes it easy to offer convenient grocery and meal pickup.
Age verification
If your grocery store sells alcohol or tobacco, you need a POS system with built-in age verification tools.
Subscription sales
Offering subscription-based sales for weekly produce boxes or custom meal plans can help you earn customer loyalty and generate repeat business, but you need a system that can handle automatic billing, tracking, and order fulfillment.
Quick-service restaurant tools
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) tools can help grocers build revenue by offering custom, made-to-order meals like sandwiches, salads, and other entrees. Common features include quick order entry, kitchen printing, item modifiers, and combo pricing.
Weight-based sales
If you sell meat, deli slices, or produce, you need a POS system that makes weight-based sales quick, easy, and accurate.
Employee management
Modern POS systems can help you with employee management by simplifying the time tracking, payroll, and security processes.
Reporting and analytics
Your POS software constantly collects data that can help you make more informed decisions about your product selection, marketing efforts, and pricing strategy.
Grocery hardware options
A well-equipped grocery checkout counter includes a touchscreen PC, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device. You also need a scaling system for weight-based items like produce.
Toast's most popular hardware options are handheld devices and self-service kiosks, which work best for sit-down and quick-service restaurants. While their software integrates with select scales, Toast doesn't offer fully-supported deli and scanner scales.
Markt POS offers hardware specifically designed for grocery transactions, including VESA mount-compliant touchscreen PCs and customer displays, fully integrated deli and scanner scales, and all the necessary peripherals. Our hardware is also dual-purpose for self-checkout.
Software pricing
Most POS software providers offer a tiered pricing structure, with basic features included in the lowest-cost option and more advanced features included in the higher-cost option.
Toast's retail software options start at $90/month, and you'll have to pay hundreds of dollars in additional monthly fees to access features like customer loyalty, gift cards, email marketing, online ordering, and payroll management. Toast requires 12-month minimum contracts.
Markt POS offers three transparent pricing tiers tailored for grocers. Our starter option costs $49/month, and our most advanced tier costs $149/month. All our plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract commitments.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS solutions are the best option for small businesses because they let you track inventory, check sales reports, and manage your store from anywhere, at any time.
You can access Toast's software from any internet-connected device, and use offline mode to continue making sales during an internet outage.
You can access Markt POS's software from any internet-connected device, and use offline mode to continue making sales during an internet outage.
Payment processing rates
For smooth transactions and low operating expenses, you need an affordable payment processing solution that integrates with your POS system.
Toast offers flexible payment processing rates, including an interchange plus pricing model.
EBT support
Accepting a full range of payment methods including EBT can help you appeal to more customers.
Toast recently partnered with a third-party payment processing provider to help retailers accept EBT payments.
Simple setup and onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
Toast offers remote support and online resources to guide you through the onboarding process. For an additional fee, you can also request on-site setup and training.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and quickly resolve technical issues when they arise.
Automated purchase orders
Automating the purchase order and receiving processes can save you time and prevent costly stockouts.
Customer loyalty
Built-in marketing features like a loyalty program and auto-apply promotions can help you increase customer retention and boost average basket sizes.
Open API
POS systems with an open API can be easily customized to fit your needs, letting you connect third-party software solutions for e-commerce, accounting, and marketing.
Online ordering
A POS system with a built-in online ordering system makes it easy to offer convenient grocery and meal pickup.
Age verification
If your grocery store sells alcohol or tobacco, you need a POS system with built-in age verification tools.
Subscription sales
Offering subscription-based sales for weekly produce boxes or custom meal plans can help you earn customer loyalty and generate repeat business, but you need a system that can handle automatic billing, tracking, and order fulfillment.
Quick-service restaurant tools
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) tools can help grocers build revenue by offering custom, made-to-order meals like sandwiches, salads, and other entrees. Common features include quick order entry, kitchen printing, item modifiers, and combo pricing.
Weight-based sales
If you sell meat, deli slices, or produce, you need a POS system that makes weight-based sales quick, easy, and accurate.
Employee management
Modern POS systems can help you with employee management by simplifying the time tracking, payroll, and security processes.
Reporting and analytics
Your POS software constantly collects data that can help you make more informed decisions about your product selection, marketing efforts, and pricing strategy.
Grocery hardware options
A well-equipped grocery checkout counter includes a touchscreen PC, handheld barcode scanner, cash drawer, and payment device. You also need a scaling system for weight-based items like produce.
Markt POS offers hardware specifically designed for grocery transactions, including VESA mount-compliant touchscreen PCs and customer displays, fully integrated deli and scanner scales, and all the necessary peripherals. Our hardware is also dual-purpose for self-checkout.
Software pricing
Most POS software providers offer a tiered pricing structure, with basic features included in the lowest-cost option and more advanced features included in the higher-cost option.
Markt POS offers three transparent pricing tiers tailored for grocers. Our starter option costs $49/month, and our most advanced tier costs $149/month. All our plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract commitments.
Cloud-based access
Cloud-based POS solutions are the best option for small businesses because they let you track inventory, check sales reports, and manage your store from anywhere, at any time.
You can access Markt POS's software from any internet-connected device, and use offline mode to continue making sales during an internet outage.
Payment processing rates
For smooth transactions and low operating expenses, you need an affordable payment processing solution that integrates with your POS system.
EBT support
Accepting a full range of payment methods including EBT can help you appeal to more customers.
Simple setup and onboarding
A stress-free setup and onboarding process is essential for getting your new POS up and running with minimal snags.
Helpful support team
A trustworthy support team can help you make the most of your POS system and quickly resolve technical issues when they arise.
Automated purchase orders
Automating the purchase order and receiving processes can save you time and prevent costly stockouts.
Customer loyalty
Built-in marketing features like a loyalty program and auto-apply promotions can help you increase customer retention and boost average basket sizes.
Open API
POS systems with an open API can be easily customized to fit your needs, letting you connect third-party software solutions for e-commerce, accounting, and marketing.
Online ordering
A POS system with a built-in online ordering system makes it easy to offer convenient grocery and meal pickup.
Age verification
If your grocery store sells alcohol or tobacco, you need a POS system with built-in age verification tools.
Subscription sales
Offering subscription-based sales for weekly produce boxes or custom meal plans can help you earn customer loyalty and generate repeat business, but you need a system that can handle automatic billing, tracking, and order fulfillment.
Quick-service restaurant tools
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) tools can help grocers build revenue by offering custom, made-to-order meals like sandwiches, salads, and other entrees. Common features include quick order entry, kitchen printing, item modifiers, and combo pricing.
Weight-based sales
If you sell meat, deli slices, or produce, you need a POS system that makes weight-based sales quick, easy, and accurate.
Employee management
Modern POS systems can help you with employee management by simplifying the time tracking, payroll, and security processes.
Reporting and analytics
Your POS software constantly collects data that can help you make more informed decisions about your product selection, marketing efforts, and pricing strategy.
Number of stations
$49 /month
For small retail stores looking for an efficient and cost-effective POS solution to manage daily sales and inventory.
For growing businesses with increasing transaction volumes, or those expanding to multiple locations.
For large or complex retail operations needing a tailored POS solution with premium features.
$49 /month
For small retail stores looking for an efficient and cost-effective POS solution to manage daily sales and inventory.
For growing businesses with increasing transaction volumes, or those expanding to multiple locations.
For large or complex retail operations needing a tailored POS solution with premium features.
$79 /month
For small retail stores looking for an efficient and cost-effective POS solution to manage daily sales and inventory.
For growing businesses with increasing transaction volumes, or those expanding to multiple locations.
For large or complex retail operations needing a tailored POS solution with premium features.
Number of stations
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