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Elavon Restaurant Payments vs TouchBistro

Both stand on restaurant payment processing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Elavon Restaurant Payments

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Elavon combines restaurant payment acceptance with POS, ordering, and operational tools. Compare the listed transaction charges and confirm the POS and hardware fit your restaurant's needs.

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TouchBistro combines restaurant POS functions with reporting, integrations, and optional operational add-ons. Its iPad-centered setup and stated fit limits are important considerations for businesses outside its intended foodservice audience.

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The facts

	Elavon Restaurant Payments	TouchBistro
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Point of Sale: $69 a month
Plans published	3	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	elavon.com	touchbistro.com
On restaurant payment processing software	#14 of 26	#18 of 26

Elavon Restaurant Payments: what it does well

Accepts cards, mobile wallets, and EMV payments.
Supports wireless tableside and pickup payments.
POS includes floor plans and bill splitting.
Offers ordering microsites and reservation management.
24/7 locally based multilingual support.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Web is the only listed platform.
Processing fees apply per qualified transaction.

TouchBistro: what it does well

Can take and close orders when internet is lost.
Offers more than 50 reports.
Apple iPads can serve as handheld or countertop terminals.
Support specialists are available 24/7/365.
Add-ons include reservations, loyalty, and gift cards.

What to know first

No free plan.
Built around Apple iPads.
Not a good fit for food trucks, catering, or retail.

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