Best Software for Restaurants in 2026

8 tools built for restaurants, ranked on pricing, features, and real-world fit. 7shifts, MarginEdge, Sling lead the list, and 4 offer a free tier to start on.

7shifts

Restaurant team scheduling.

4.7(1,200)Free - $34.99/mo

MarginEdge

Restaurant back-office automation.

4.7(300)From $330/mo

Sling

Toast

Free employee scheduling.

4.5(200)Free - $2/user/mo

Foodics

Restaurant POS and management for MENA.

4.4(350)From $69/mo

Toast

Restaurant POS and management.

4.3(3,000)Free

Square for Restaurants

Block

Square POS for restaurants.

4.3(1,500)Free - $69/mo

StoreHub

Cloud POS for SEA retail and F&B.

4.2(180)Custom

TouchBistro

iPad POS for restaurants.

4.0(800)From $69/mo

Frequently asked questions

What is the best software for restaurants?

7shifts is our top pick for restaurants in 2026 - Restaurant team scheduling. MarginEdge and Sling are also strong, depending on your budget and stack.

Is there free software for restaurants?

Yes - 7shifts, Sling, Toast, Square for Restaurants offer a free tier you can start on. They are a good way to trial the workflow before paying.

How many software tools are built for restaurants?

We track 8 tools suited to restaurants. Use the filters on the browse page to narrow by price, platform, free tier, and rating.

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