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SpotOn and Toast are two of the most talked-about POS systems on the market today.

I’ve spent weeks hands-on with both, testing them across restaurant setups, hybrid models, and traditional retail spaces.

Quick answer: SpotOn is better if you’re a retail business or operate a hybrid retail/restaurant model. Toast wins if you run a full-service restaurant or food truck.

In this head-to-head review, I’ll break down how each system performs across pricing, features, ease of use, payments, integrations, and more.

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If you’re in retail and want a sleek, simple POS that’s fast to set up, Square POS is your best bet.

But if you’re in hospitality and need deeper features, better support, and more flexibility, SpotOn POS might be the stronger choice.

I’ve used and tested both SpotOn and Square across different business settings—from quick-service coffee shops to full-scale retail stores and sit-down restaurants.

Here’s a full breakdown of how they compare in pricing, sales features, payments, support, and more.

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After testing both systems in real-world retail setups, here’s the short answer: Spoton POS is the better choice if you're running a modern, growth-focused retail store.

Lavu POS is still a good option for small hybrid retailers, especially those with food or service elements, but it doesn’t quite match Spoton’s depth in features, integrations, and marketing tools.

Let’s break it down in detail.

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Quick answer: If you run a retail store and need a point-of-sale (POS) system that integrates smoothly with your online setup, Shopify wins hands down. It’s easier to use, has built-in POS hardware options, and handles omnichannel selling better.

OpenCart might work if you're tech-savvy and want something free, but the setup and maintenance cost more time (and often more money in the long run).

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