Windaward refused to provide refund despite us doing the mandatory 60 days.

This is a good and affordable option. Its is fully integrated, from POS, accounting and Inventory control.

Bad System it never works and is most just down. Bad support you rarely can get a hold of these people.

Support is always helpful, sales team is knowledgeable, software is easy to use and looks great, training website is great.

No support for Sys5Script.exe any more. The template editor is very unpleasant to use.

Even the lovely receptionist is awesome has walked me through issues on more than one occasion.

All that time I spent, all a waste, the time my staff spent which I paid for, such a waste.

Inventory control and details that can be entered into each item is awesome. Customer sales tracking is great.

There are occasional errors that pop up and random issues. But 90% of these are self-resolving (very intuitive software).

It's a great system and helps keep our inventory, estimates, sales and receipts organized.

Looks like there are a lot of great features, The interface has a great look and feel. Fully support with online order processing.

My accountants find this aspect frustrating. They really should offer an integration with QB for those who want it.

I like the reporting ability and the integration across all departments, jobs and overall robust accounting ability.

This company has a terrible attitude and software package that has become so unstable windows 95 has become jealous.

Like the product, it does most of what I want it to do, being my business is automotive repair. The support team I've dealt with has always been helpful and pleasant to deal with.

The ability to expand on transactions no matter which module you are in is a nice feature. The GST function is also very good.

The daily technical staff in are in a Philippines call centre, they failed to fix most issues. Due system glitches we had no choice but to leave despite due to it harming our business.

We needed a lot of hand holding when we first started--I had no previous experience with POS software--and Windward successfully guided even a slow learner like me.

Documentation is very fragmented, incomplete and sometimes just wrong. The user interface is not intuitive and a long way from modern apps.

The ease of checking our inventory is terrific. Setting up a new customer is very easy.

Updated: By Far The Worst POS I've Ever Used (Support Included).

Sales/Upsell warnings can be on a report, but not data loaded. Purchase warnings can be data loaded, but not put on a report.

Toast is amazing it not only can handle on the fly menu changes, but can also work as your punch clock. Runs very smoothly on android os.

Overall, it is a simplified, intuitive and easy to manage POS offering that is a great fit for any small business.

Nice features and ways to set up the menu for ease of use by employees. User-friendly up to a certain extent.

The idea of everything they have is wonderful. I guess the best thing is they do deposit the money pretty quickly.

Install was a total disaster and cost our company over 40K in losses. They refused to take responsibility for their failures.

Took 4 months to get someone to finally review the credit card charges only for him to “shine me on” which is frustrating to a business owner.

What I liked about Toast was how easy the integration was for our management team and staff. I would highly recommend.

In training new teams they offer a great program and support team. The layout is ideal for high-volume.

After over a year the restaurant is still super happy with the switch.

Very feature rich with a robust online delivery platform that seamlessly integrates with the POS solution.

The timing features for happy hour pricing, the ease of use for customers and staff, inventory use, ease of changing items on the fly during service. Such a great product for fast casual use.

Very intuitive software and mobile friendly. Excellent customer service, very willing to help.

Synchronization is almost immediate and we have seen a huge increase in online ordering already. The self service kiosk was easy to setup and has a great look and feel.

The benefits from Toast were great. Unfortunately I don't work at a restaurant with Toast anymore.

But Toast is happy to have their popup promoting their app on your restaurant page.).

TOAST is a solid point of sale system available for a very reasonable price. Adding, editing and removing menu items can be done quickly and remotely.

Very pleased with our decision to replace our old solution with Toast.

Customer Support Inadequate and Multiple Charges on customer accounts.

The reporting is awesome and when used the right way, you have your answers to questions you didn't even know you needed to ask.

I have used this and thoroughly enjoyed it. The handheld feature is the best.

Wait times are often ridiculous. And they are not timely with replies at all.

Bar staff likes software. Simplicity and integration low rate.

Integrations, ease of use, flexibility of what parts you wish to use, interest in feedback, hardware is amazing.

Toast reps and customer service do not return calls. Credit card charges duplicate weekly on multiple customers accounts for no reason.

I have gone from recommending TOAST to experiencing extreme frustration w/ terrible customer service.

It is now June 27th and the ticket is still open and no one has responded. Their customer service is the WORST.

Unable to customize location picker page. They claim that they are the payment processors but fail to take responsibility or help with disputes.

Software is very easy to use. Pos system is good, not very colorful but still easy to maneuver.

You end up paying more in lost time, chargeback fees, and waste money on a subscription that doesn't even provide you with enough support.

Printer routing and other back of house set up is a breeze. Customer service staff is well trained and very reliable.

It will run many reports that are helpful. The connection to a mobile phone is great because you can do almost anything from the mobile phone that you can do from the desktop.

And do it all in one place - is awesome. And the fact that it is all so easy and user friendly is just a bonus.

TOAST is actually one of the worst POS systems you can use. I have been a restaurant industry veteran on the owner's side for over a decade.

It was seamless it integrate our products onto the software prior to opening. The kitchen display screen is a lifesaver.

For example, sorry, but we are out of this item or here's how we are doing curbside pickup, etc. There is only a teeny, tiny way to notify guests with a small banner atop your page that no one sees.

I've been trying to set up online ordering for weeks now. It's been counting a lot of problems because of the basic lack of customer support.

As a GM, the reporting was user friendly and easy to generate. It was so mainstream and I love that automatic reports I could sent up to send to myself every day.

I like the way the screen looks - it’s visually appealing. Ve only used it briefly at a restaurant as a hostess, but it worked just fine.

Great customer service, great price, extremely user friendly, amazing features.

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Windward Software's Windward System Five helps small to midsize businesses manage their operations by providing an integrated point of sale and accounting solution with real-time inventory management.


Windward System Five is a built-in point of sale application. Among other features, the solution provides a signature capture option that helps minimize duplicate invoices and paperwork, POS barcode support that integrates with most scanners on the market, and the option to add or subtract "soft switches" that allow users to customize the program for their specific business practices.


Windward System Five is capable to document inventory movement between store locations, and users can also integrate the program with their online stores via the WeCommerce tool. It is available for a one-time license fee which includes support via phone and email.



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Employee Management

Product Identification

Forecasting

Purchase Order Management

Barcoding/RFID

Barcode/Ticket Scanning

Multi-Channel Management

Price/Margin Management

Customizable Reports

Document Storage

Contract/License Management

Retail Inventory Management

Electronic Signature

Order Management

Reservations Management

Credit Card Processing

Merchandise Management

Customer Database

Gift Card Management

eCommerce Management

Barcode Recognition

Shipping Management

Warehouse Management

Data Import/Export

Inventory Optimization

Multi-Location

For Retail

Cost Tracking

Sales Reports

Inventory Tracking

Real Time Data

Ordering Automation

Maintenance Management

Utilization Reporting

Touch Screen

Pricing Management

Asset Tracking

Inspection Management

Alerts/Notifications

Reporting & Statistics

Returns Management

Returns Tracking

Cash Management

Billing & Invoicing

Customer Management

Accounting Integration

Discount Management

Real Time Reporting

Commission Management

Reporting/Analytics

Supplier Management

Retail Management

Point of Sale (POS)

Third-Party Integrations

Document Management

Inventory Management

Loyalty Program

Search/Filter

Scheduling

Payment Processing

Item Management

Customer Accounts

For Liquor Stores

Pricing plans range from $99 to $129* per user per month, plus a one-time implementation fee.
*based on user count.
Note: Windward Software typically bills yearly, monthly rates are for comparative purposes. Talk to your rep for options.

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

24/7 (Live Rep)

Chat

Self-Employed

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

Windward System Five

In Person

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

Toast POS is a flexible system built exclusively for restaurants and the food service industry. Offering tools like online ordering, delivery, takeout, mobile app ordering, contactless payments, and e-gift card purchasing, this solution is designed to help restaurant operators adapt fast and take control of changing industry trends and guest expectations. As a safe and secure cloud-based platform, Toast POS includes new feature updates while allowing users to access restaurant data from anywhere, on any mobile device. Its powerful reporting and analytics suite allows restaurant management to identify opportunities for saving on costs, highlight best-selling menu items, and much more.

This POS system can help streamline inventory management and restaurant operations. Necessary menu updates, such as daily specials, can be made from any Toast terminal or mobile device using the Toast app. Servers can use tableside ordering features and complete payment processing using handheld tablets, known as Toast Go. With this POS solution, Toast users can also track bar tabs and look up drink recipes, helping to improve the overall client experience. The Toast Kiosk is also available for diner self-service options.

Toast’s Payroll and Team Management product is a time-saving solution that integrates restaurant POS and payroll systems for seamless time-tracking, approvals, and HR functions. This integration can help a restaurant owner save money by reducing the need for extra software vendors. The Toast POS system also automates standardized gratuities that encourage fair tips, which can improve employee morale within the restaurant industry. 



Real-Time Analytics

Split Checks

Restaurant POS

Separate Checks

Electronic Payments

Status Tracking

Order Entry

Kitchen/Menu Management

Website Personalization

Delivery Management

Access Controls/Permissions

SMS Messaging

Real-Time Monitoring

Mobile Payments

Transaction History

Wait List Management

Online Ordering

Promotions Management

Email Marketing

Mobile Access

Online Payments

Tips Management

For Restaurants

Table Management

Activity Dashboard

Receipt Management

Customizable Branding

Inventory Control

Built-in Accounting

Order Tracking

Delivery Estimate

For Bakeries

Menu Builder

Order Scheduling

POS Integration

For Bars/Clubs

Food Delivery Dispatching

Contact Management

For Food Trucks

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Windows 8

Starter: From $0 per month (Flexible payment options available)

Essentials: $165 per month (3 months free on Online Ordering)

Custom: Custom Price

New Restaurant Basics: $110 per month


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