Toast Alternative for Philippine Restaurants: Why Klikit Wins
If you're running a restaurant in the Philippines and considering Toast POS, you owe it to yourself to explore Klikit — the APAC-native platform that's changing how restaurants manage their operations.
Why Restaurants Are Moving Away From Toast
Toast is a solid US-based POS system, but for Philippine restaurants, it comes with significant challenges:
- No local payment integrations — Toast doesn't support GCash, Maya, or local bank transfers
- No GrabFood or Gojek native integration — The food delivery aggregators that Philippine customers actually use
- High costs for international transactions — Monthly fees in USD add up quickly
- Poor local support — No Manila-based customer success team
Klikit vs Toast: Feature Comparison
| Feature | Klikit | Toast |
|---|---|---|
| GrabFood Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Gojek Integration | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| GCash Payments | ✅ Native | ❌ Not available |
| Multi-channel order aggregation | ✅ All in one dashboard | ❌ Limited |
| Local support (Manila) | ✅ 24/7 | ❌ US hours only |
| Monthly cost (local currency) | ₱1,500-3,500 | $79-199 USD |
Who Should Choose Klikit Over Toast?
Klikit is the ideal choice if:
- You operate a cloud kitchen relying on GrabFood and Gojek orders
- You want to reduce payment processing fees with local payment gateways
- You need local language support and Manila-based customer success
- You're looking for affordable pricing in Philippine Pesos
- You want order aggregation from multiple delivery apps in one dashboard
Migration Made Simple
Switching from Toast to Klikit is straightforward:
- Export your menu and product data from Toast
- Import into Klikit (we assist with this)
- Set up your delivery platform integrations
- Train your staff (usually takes 1-2 hours)
- Go live with full order aggregation
Most restaurants complete migration within a week, with zero downtime during the transition.
Get Started
Ready to explore Klikit as your Toast alternative? Book a demo with our team to see how Klikit can streamline your restaurant operations in the Philippines.
Key takeaway: For Philippine restaurants, Klikit offers better local integrations, lower costs, and dedicated local support — making it the smarter choice over international alternatives like Toast.