Toast POS Alternative for Asia: Why Asian Restaurants Choose Klikit
American POS providers like Toast have made significant inroads into global markets, but for restaurants across Asia, the reality of Western POS systems often falls short. FromGrabFood and Gojek integrations to本地化的客户支持，亚洲餐厅需要更适合本土的解决方案。
This guide explores why thousands of Asian restaurants are switching from Toast to Klikit—and how you can make the same decision for your restaurant.
What Toast Offers (And Where It Falls Short)
Toast POS is a comprehensive restaurant management platform built primarily for the American market. Key features include:
- Cloud-based POS with offline capabilities
- Employee management and payroll integration
- Menu management and inventory tracking
- Customer loyalty programs
- Reporting and analytics
However, when Asian restaurants attempt to implement Toast, several critical challenges emerge:
1. Limited Asian Delivery Platform Integration
Toast integrates seamlessly with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub—but these platforms represent a fraction of Asia's food delivery market. In Southeast Asia, GrabFood, Gojek, Foodpanda, and ShopeeFood dominate. Toast offers no native integration with these platforms, leaving restaurants to manage orders manually or use middleware solutions.
Klikit Solution: Native integration with GrabFood, Gojek, Foodpanda, ShopeeFood, and TikTok Shop. Orders from all platforms flow directly into one dashboard—zero manual entry.
2. Pricing Structure Misaligned with Asian Markets
Toast's pricing starts at approximately $69/month per location for core POS, with additional fees for payroll ($39/month), loyalty programs, and premium features. For many Asian restaurants, especially in price-sensitive markets like Indonesia and the Philippines, this represents a significant operational cost.
Klikit Solution: Plans starting at $25/month—up to 70% cheaper than Toast—with no hidden fees for core features.
3. No Local Payment Processing
Toast supports Stripe, Square, and major US payment processors. In Asia, where cash remains dominant and local payment methods like GoPay, OVO, GrabPay, and regional QR payment systems are essential, Toast provides limited support.
Klikit Solution: Integrated payments with Xendit, Stripe, and local payment methods across all APAC markets.
4. Customer Support in Local Time Zones
Toast's support centers are primarily US-based, meaning restaurant owners in Singapore, Jakarta, or Manila must navigate significant time differences for critical support needs.
Klikit Solution: Local support teams in every market we serve—Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan.
Klikit vs Toast: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Klikit | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $25/month | $69/month |
| GrabFood Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not Available |
| Gojek Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not Available |
| Foodpanda Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not Available |
| TikTok Shop Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not Available |
| Multi-location Management | ✅ Included | $69/month + |
| Local Payment Processing | ✅ Xendit, Stripe, local methods | Limited |
| Local Language Support | ✅ EN, ID, TH, JP, MY, PH | EN only |
| Local Support Team | ✅ All markets | US-focused |
Who Should Choose Klikit Over Toast?
Klikit is the ideal choice for:
- Multi-location restaurants managing orders across Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, or Malaysia
- Cloud kitchens and ghost kitchens relying on GrabFood, Gojek, or Foodpanda delivery
- Restaurant groups seeking centralized control with local market flexibility
- Fast-casual and QSR chains needing fast, reliable order aggregation
- Any restaurant where delivery commission savings directly impact profitability
Toast remains a solid choice for US-based restaurants with primarily American delivery partnerships. But for Asian restaurants where GrabFood, Gojek, and local payment methods drive revenue, Klikit delivers superior ROI.
Making the Switch
Migration from Toast to Klikit is straightforward:
- Export your menu from Toast (CSV or manual export)
- Import to Klikit using our bulk upload or API
- Connect delivery platforms with one-click integration
- Train staff (typically 2-4 hours for full team)
- Go live with our 24/7 support team on standby
Most restaurants complete migration within 1-2 weeks, with zero downtime during transition.
Ready to Switch?
If you're currently using Toast and facing challenges with Asian delivery integrations, local payments, or support, Klikit offers a compelling alternative.
Start your free trial today and experience the difference of a POS built for Asian restaurants.