Lavu vs Toast
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems (2026). Last verified June 10, 2026.
The short answer
Toast ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #11) for Restaurant owners choosing POS + kitchen management. The most complete, purpose-built POS platform for nearly any restaurant type.
At a glance
| Lavu | Toast | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #11 / The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Restaurant POS Systems (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.2 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Mobile-first iPad POS | All-in-one restaurant platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($59 to $279/mo) | $$ ($69 to $300+/mo) |
| HQ | Albuquerque, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 2010 | 2011 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.