AI-powered automation without the hardware lock-in, hidden fees, or long contracts.
Toast is a full POS system with mandatory hardware and processing fees. Aedan Rose is AI-powered restaurant automation that works on any device, with no hidden costs.
A side-by-side look at what you get with each platform. The numbers speak for themselves.
| Feature | Toast | Aedan Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/mo (but 3.09% + 15c/transaction) | $0/mo (free forever, no transaction fees) |
| True Monthly Cost (small restaurant) | $300-$700/month | $0-$79/month |
| Processing Fees | 2.49-3.09% + 15c (mandatory) | None (use your own processor) |
| Hardware Required | Yes, proprietary (Toast-only) | No hardware needed |
| Contract Length | 2-3 year minimum | No contracts |
| Early Termination | Must pay remaining fees | N/A -- cancel anytime |
| AI Chatbot | None | 6 specialized AI agents |
| 24/7 Customer Service | No | Yes, automated |
| Online Ordering Fees | 3.5% + 15c per order | Included in plan |
| Reservation System | No (requires add-on) | Built-in AI reservations |
| Menu Intelligence | Basic menu management | AI-powered dietary/allergy handling |
| Setup Time | 2+ hours, $95/hr for installation | Under 15 minutes, self-serve |
Save hundreds per month vs Toast's add-on fees — backed by transparent pricing.
Toast is a powerful POS, but restaurants are discovering that AI automation solves the problems Toast does not address.
Aedan Rose works on any device -- your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. No proprietary equipment to buy, lease, or maintain. If you switch platforms, you keep your hardware.
Keep your preferred payment processor and their rates. Aedan Rose never takes a percentage of your transactions. Your revenue stays your revenue.
Month-to-month, cancel anytime. No 2-3 year commitments. No early termination fees. If Aedan Rose does not deliver value, you leave with zero penalty.
A 24/7 AI chatbot that actually handles orders, reservations, and customer questions. Not a simple FAQ page -- real conversational AI that understands context and intent.
We believe in honesty. Toast is a strong product in its lane. Here is where it excels.
Full POS System with In-House Payment Processing: Toast is a complete point-of-sale system with integrated payment processing. If you need a single vendor for terminals, card readers, and payment processing, Toast provides an all-in-one solution.
Kitchen Display System (KDS) Hardware: Toast offers proprietary kitchen display screens that integrate directly with their POS. Orders flow from the front of house to the kitchen in real-time on purpose-built hardware designed for the kitchen environment.
Aedan Rose is Complementary, Not a Replacement: Aedan Rose focuses on AI automation -- chatbots, reservations, menu intelligence, and customer engagement. It is not designed to replace your POS. Many restaurants use Aedan Rose alongside Toast (or any other POS) to cover the gaps that traditional POS systems leave open.
The best setup? Keep your POS for what it does well (in-house transactions, kitchen operations) and add Aedan Rose for what it does not do at all (AI customer service, automated reservations, 24/7 chatbot, menu intelligence). They work together, not against each other.