TouchBistro
iPad POS for restaurants and cafes
Ranked #2 in Handheld POS terminals, and on 1 more ranking.
TouchBistro is an iPad-native POS designed specifically for restaurants, cafes, and bars. Emphasises kitchen display systems, table management, and customer-facing interface.
At a glance
| Price from | $29/month |
| Best for | Restaurants, cafes, and bars prioritising tablet-based operations |
From TouchBistro's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
What stands out
The product provides over fifty cloud-based reports for smarter decisions.
“Make smarter decisions with 50+ cloud-based reports that update in real time – accessible from anywhere, anytime.”TouchBistro, own website
The product includes free twenty-four seven customer support with every subscription.
“Yes, free customer support is included with your TouchBistro subscription.”TouchBistro, own website
Worth knowing
- Limited advanced reporting and analytics compared to cloud platforms
- Support for third-party integrations is more limited
How it ranks
TouchBistro is ranked 2nd of 10 in Handheld POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0) and 3rd of 10 in All-in-one POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0).
#2 in Handheld POS terminals · Lister Score 88.0
TouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system. It helps restaurateurs run their business more easily.
Includes free twenty-four seven customer support with every subscription.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 12.
“TouchBistro One NEW! Take orders and payments tableside, all from one compact device.”TouchBistro, own website
| Rank | Handheld POS terminals | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Square | 88.0 |
| 2 | TouchBistro | 88.0 |
| 3 | Bluebird | 86.0 |
| 4 | Clover | 82.0 |
| 5 | Ingenico | 82.0 |
| 6 | Spectra Technologies | 82.0 |
| 7 | Telpo | 82.0 |
| 8 | Verifone | 82.0 |
| 9 | Castles Technology | 78.0 |
| 10 | Newland Payment Technology | 78.0 |
#3 in All-in-one POS terminals · Lister Score 88.0
TouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system built for restaurants. It runs on a cloud-based platform to manage menus, staff, and payments.
TouchBistro is an all-in-one POS and restaurant management system built for restaurants.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 12.
“Take orders, payments, and print receipts all from one compact device, so staff spend less time at a stationary POS and more time with guests.”TouchBistro, own website
| Rank | All-in-one POS terminals | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lightspeed | 88.0 |
| 2 | Square | 88.0 |
| 3 | TouchBistro | 88.0 |
| 4 | Elo | 86.0 |
| 5 | Senor Tech | 84.0 |
| 6 | Clover | 82.0 |
| 7 | Ingenico | 82.0 |
| 8 | PAX Technology | 82.0 |
| 9 | Sunmi | 82.0 |
| 10 | Posiflex | 78.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does TouchBistro rank on Lister?
TouchBistro is ranked 2nd of 10 in Handheld POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0) and 3rd of 10 in All-in-one POS terminals (Lister Score 88.0).