POS, bookkeeping, inventory, reporting — free for 1 year. Then $9.99/mo per location. No hardware. No lock-in.
The Full Stack
Every tool a restaurant needs to run, grow, and stay compliant — built into one platform, not bolted on.
Web-based POS that runs on any device — no proprietary hardware.
Full double-entry bookkeeping built into your POS — not an add-on.
$29.99/mo — AI-powered WCAG 2.1 AA auto-fixer. Bring your own API key.
B2B marketplace for restaurant supplies, equipment, and ingredients.
Connect every delivery service — orders flow into one KDS.
The Honest Comparison
Built by a restaurant operator who got tired of $200/mo software bills, locked-in contracts, and $1,500 proprietary terminals.
| Feature | Hotchows POS | Toast | Square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ✓ Any device (browser) | ✗ Proprietary only | ✗ Proprietary only |
| Built-in Bookkeeping | ✓ Full COA, P&L, BS | ✗ Basic only | ✗ Basic only |
| ADA Compliant | ✓ WCAG 2.1 AA built in | ✗ Add-on only | ✗ Add-on only |
| Data Lock-In | ✓ Export anytime, any format | ✗ Contract-locked | ✗ Contract-locked |
| BYO Payment Processor | ✓ Helcim, Stripe, Square, Fiserv | ✗ Toast Payments only | ✗ Square only |
| Social Sharing | ✓ 7 platforms — one tap | ✗ Not offered | ✗ Not offered |
| Monthly Software Cost | $0 → $9.99/mo | $0 – $165+ /mo | $0 – $89+ /mo |
Free for the first year. $9.99/mo per location after that. No credit card required to start.
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