All the features of Toast at half the cost. Use any payment processor. Cancel anytime. Save $27,000 over 5 years.
Toast forces you to use their payment processor at 2.49% + 15¢. What if you could negotiate 1.99% + 10¢ and save $3,600/year?
Paying $165-$299/month for features you don't need? Locked into a 3-year contract? There's a better way.
No control over where your data lives. No self-hosting option. What happens if they raise prices or shut down?
Use Stripe, Square, or any processor. Negotiate your own rates. Save thousands annually.
The ONLY POS offering true self-hosting. Complete data control. 70% lower TCO at scale.
Close shifts in <2 minutes (not 2-3 hours). Sub-second order creation. True real-time sync.
Built with React 18, TypeScript, PostgreSQL. Easy to customize. Hire any developer.
Month-to-month contracts. Cancel anytime. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Free tier forever. Pro at $79/month. Enterprise at $199/month. Self-hosted at $2,499 one-time.
See how much you'll save with BLT Core vs. your current POS provider
No hidden fees. No surprises. Month-to-month.
Perfect for new restaurants
Everything you need to grow
For serious restaurant groups
Own your technology forever
| Feature | BLT Core | Toast | Square | Clover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (Pro) | $79 | $165+ | $60 (forces processing) | $90+ |
| Payment Processor Choice | ✅ Any | ❌ Toast only | ❌ Square only | ❌ Clover only |
| Self-Hosted Option | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Contract Length | Month-to-month | 1-3 years | Month-to-month | 1-3 years |
| Shift Reconciliation | <2 minutes | 2-3 hours | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
| Hardware Lock-In | ✅ BYOD | ❌ Proprietary | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ Proprietary |
| Technology Stack | React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL | Legacy | Legacy | Legacy |
| 5-Year TCO (5 terminals) | $24,240 | $51,180 | $37,000+ | $45,000+ |
BLT Core gives you everything the big players offer—without the lock-in, without the forced payment processing, and at half the cost.
BLT Core is 75-80% complete with MVP launch targeted for Q1 2026. We're currently in private beta with select restaurant partners. Join our waitlist to be among the first to get access.
We currently support Stripe and Square, with an adapter pattern that makes it easy to add any processor. Unlike our competitors, you're never locked into a specific processor—you can switch anytime.
Yes! BLT Core is the ONLY modern restaurant POS offering true self-hosting. For $2,499 one-time, you get a perpetual license and complete control over your data. Perfect for chains concerned about data sovereignty or long-term costs.
Our modern tech stack (React 18, TypeScript, PostgreSQL) makes it easy to build custom features. With Enterprise tier, you get API access and can hire any developer to extend the system. We also offer custom development services.
Our Starter tier is free forever for one location with core POS features. It's perfect for new restaurants getting started. When you're ready to grow, upgrade to Professional for $79/month to unlock online ordering, loyalty, and 25+ integrations.
Absolutely! We offer free migration assistance for Professional and Enterprise customers. We'll help you import your menu, staff, and customer data so you can switch seamlessly.
Join the waitlist for early access to BLT Core POS. Save $27,000 over 5 years. No lock-in. No regrets.