Updated 2026-10-18
A Square for Restaurants alternative for diner chains
Owners usually look for a Square for Restaurants alternative for one of four reasons on the board. If those are yours, GetDinerPOS is built for it: per-location pricing with unlimited registers, your own processor, month to month, and multi-location menus, reports and transfers included.
Why owners leave Square for Restaurants
- 1Device fees growing with every register and kitchen screen
- 2Being tied to Square payments
- 3Needing proper transfers between branches and a commissary
- 4Opening in the UAE or Pakistan
Square for Restaurants alternatives worth a look
The right alternative depends on what pushed you to look. Here are the common ones, with what each is known for — including where they beat us.
- 1
GetDinerPOS
Per location: Counter $39, Chain $55, Group $45. Unlimited registers, your processor, month to month, sold in the USA, UAE and Pakistan.
- 2
Toast
Broad US ecosystem; required payments and longer terms.
- 3
Clover
Sold through banks; device-based pricing.
- 4
Lightspeed Restaurant
Powerful reporting at a higher price.
- 5
SpotOn
US restaurant POS with bundled marketing.
We don’t claim to be the best choice for everyone. Compare on your own menu before you decide.
Checklist: what should a Square for Restaurants replacement have?
Print this and take it to every demo, ours included.
- Priced per location, not per device
- Your own card processor allowed
- No multi-year contract
- One menu with prices per location
- Stock transfers with an audit trail
- Managers limited to their location
- Works in your country and language
FAQ
Square for Restaurants alternative: questions
What is a good Square for Restaurants alternative for multi-location diners?
One priced per location instead of per device, with transfers and location-limited roles built in. GetDinerPOS fits that; Toast and Lightspeed are other options with different trade-offs.
Why do restaurant chains outgrow Square?
Mainly device fees as registers and kitchen screens multiply, and wanting a processor of their choice.
Is switching from Square hard?
No. Export items and customers to CSV; we import the menu for free and you keep your iPads.
Can I keep Square for online orders?
You can, but GetDinerPOS includes an online store generated from your menu, so most owners consolidate.
Is there a Square alternative that works in the UAE?
Yes, GetDinerPOS is sold in the UAE with VAT-inclusive AED prices.
Do I lose my Square customer list?
No — export it and import it into GetDinerPOS.
What does the trial include?
Every feature of the plan, for 30 days, with no card.
What if I only have one location?
Counter is our one-location plan. If Square’s free tier covers you, that may be the cheaper choice — we’d rather you know.
